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FROM YOUR CAREGIVER INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Right the Wrongs: Individualized Training Optimizes Employee Improvement
Mistakes in client care cost your agency in many ways; money, reputation, referrals, time — the list goes on. But the research has been clear for decades; employee training reduces mistakes and leads to overall employee performance improvement. So, how do you turn a...
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Choose Wisely! A 10 Point Checklist for Choosing a Caregiver Training Provider
MOST of your competitors ALREADY USE professionally prepared caregiver training materials. IN FACT, 72% of all providers in the most recent Home Care Pulse Benchmarking Study reported using professional training. Are you ready to . . . Bolster Your Caregiver...
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Are You Doing Enough to Prevent Re-admissions?
A new study published by JAMA Internal Medicine finds that while Medicare costs are lower for patients discharged to home health, readmission rates are nearly six percentage points higher than it is for those discharged to skilled nursing facilities. The facts One in...
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The 2019 Home Care Pulse Benchmarking Study is Open!
The survey for the 2019 Home Care Benchmarking Study is now open! This is an important industry study that we’re happy to be part of, and we encourage you to participate. Finish the survey by March 15th and you’ll get an exclusive discount on the Study. As you...
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Free Download to Boost Your Care Team’s Nutrition Knowledge
It’s March! That means it’s National Nutrition Month. National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. It focuses attention on “the importance of making informed food choices and...
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In the Know Teams Up with HCAOA to Help Home Care Agencies Train, Engage and Retain Caregivers
In the Know Caregiver Training is proud to join the Home Care Association of America’s (HCAOA) family of preferred vendors. This partnership allows HCAOA members to enjoy specially negotiated preferred pricing on all In the Know caregiver training products. By...
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Caregiver Training for ALL Care Settings
The home care industry is booming — and we love serving our home care customers. But, did you know intheknow Caregiver Training is NOT JUST LIMITED to the home care industry? What other industries do we serve? intheknow caregiver training modules are used to train...
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Your Caregivers Want You to Know the Burden of Caring for Clients with Little-to-No Training
In her series, “What Your Caregivers Want You to Know,” Caregiver Training Advisor, Cassie Grimm, explores the issues caregivers want YOU to understand. In a recent report, Home Care Pulse compiled a list of the Top 10 Caregiver Complaints. The number four...
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Reap the Rewards of Rewarding Your Staff
The idea of “positive reinforcement” is nothing new. Way back in 1898, renowned psychologist Edward Thorndike said, "Responses that produce a satisfying effect in a particular situation become more likely to occur again in that situation. And responses that produce a...
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Participate in the 2019 Home Care Benchmarking Study
Every year Home Care Pulse performs the most extensive annual study on the private duty home care industry and publishes the results as the annual Home Care Benchmarking Study. What's New in 2019? This year’s Study has been revamped to provide even more...
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FREE DOWNLOAD | myCNAjobs’ 2019 Key Findings Benchmark Report
Do you have excessive overtime and recruitment spending? Are you forced to turn away cases due to lack of staff? How does your agency stack-up against your competitors? A New Benchmark Report Find out how your competitors are doing in myCNAjobs' 2019 Key...
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3 Ways to Improve Caregiver Recruitment & Retention
According to the 2018 Home Care Benchmarking Study, nearly 79% of healthcare agencies state that the caregiver shortage is THE top threat to their business’ success. Nearly 30% cite the “fight for $15” and another 30% report caregiver turnover as number two and three...
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Take the February Heart Smart Caregiver Challenge!
February is American Heart Month! It’s the perfect time to brush up on your heart health awareness with The Heart Smart Caregiver Challenge! The Facts High blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking are key risk factors for heart disease. About half of all...
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How to Make Your Caregiver Orientation Focused and Instructive
Maintaining a fully staffed team of Caregivers can be a challenge. And the constant crisis may lead you to skip a formal orientation in order to get your new hires on the schedule as soon as possible. But, intheknow's founder and CEO, Linda Leekley says, "Recruiting...
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Exciting In the Know Updates for 2019
Our online caregiver training platform has served more than 50,000 learners well for years. However, to ensure that our platform is the best in the industry, we’ve integrated a few new features. What's Trending? Two exciting concepts have dominated the...
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