More than 65 million Americans juggle the daily demands of work, home, children and caring for someone who may be disabled, ill, or aging. Managing busy families and the emotional decisions that must be made when caring for a loved one can be overwhelming. Parents and adult children may live thousands of miles away from...
The Way Forward Our team was keenly aware of evidence suggesting that when health care organizations focus attention on workforce safety, they will improve care recipient safety at the same time. This is perhaps especially true in home care, where the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of care recipients and providers is very much intertwined. The IHI’s...
The need for cultural competence in home care is growing as America’s population becomes more diverse and as more seniors choose to age in place. Healthcare workers at all levels must have a certain level of cultural competence to adequately care for patients. This is especially true for nurses and other direct care staff who...
