Postal service changes have delayed prescription drug deliveries: report
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
Staffing and equipment reductions ordered by the new postmaster general have significantly slowed mail-order drug deliveries, according to a new report from Senate Democrats.
SEIU settles lawsuit over dues-deduction practices
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2020
The Service Employees International Union has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over dues deduction practices that affect home care workers.
Home care briefs for Monday, Sept. 28
Sep 28, 2020
New music program guidelines for dementia caregivers … Vote on prioritizing distribution of future COVID-19 vaccine delayed by CDC advisory group … Outcomes improve with high-intensity resistance...
Kindred at Home discriminated against a disabled employee: EEOC lawsuit
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John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Kindred at Home’s parent company, alleging disability discrimination and retaliation against a worker.
For homebound seniors, these tech tools can help restore independence
By
John O'Connor
Sep 25, 2020
Old age is said to bring wisdom. But it can steal many things, too, particularly when it comes to independent living. Fortunately, emerging tech tools are helping to compensate for some of the larcenies...
Home care briefs for Friday, Sept. 25
Sep 25, 2020
DOL to propose new FLSA independent contractor test … Home Health Care of North Central Texas is now GoJo Home Health …Care Dimensions HomeMD expands its service area … Montachusett Home Care takes...
In-home chemo infusion poses numerous health risks, groups insist
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John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
Although many healthcare professionals see a bright future for telehealth and expanded care in home care settings, oncology groups are drawing the line at chemotherapy infusions.
Walmart experiment uses drones to deliver COVID-19 self-testing kits
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
For those unable or unwilling to leave home for a COVID-19 test, Walmart is trying out a unique experiment: bringing the test to customers’ homes, via drone.
Home care briefs for Thursday, Sept. 24
By
John O'Connor
Sep 24, 2020
Top Choice Home Care opening second location … Dakota Home Care opens new office in Fargo … Improved home care services coming for Missouri’s Medicaid recipients … Why medical supply shortages...
Researchers tout method for ensuring data travels home with patients
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John O'Connor
Sep 23, 2020
When post-acute patients transfer to a home care setting, needed information often can get lost. But by implementing and further developing Continuity of Care Document standard codes, home care operators...