Home Health Excellence: Putting Knowledge Into Practice

Presented by Kim Tate and Natalie Venable

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Video Runtime: 16 Minutes; Learning Assessment Time: 46 Minutes

This course explores the core principles of the home health industry, emphasizing best practices, regulatory compliance, and patient engagement. Participants will demonstrate the skills necessary to create individualized care plans through comprehensive assessments and informed interventions. The course delves into effective coordination and collaboration strategies within multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Participants will review quality improvement methodologies and best practices to maintain high standards of care and compliance. Finally, the course offers strategies for ongoing professional development, self-care, and effective case management, helping healthcare professionals thrive in their careers. Together, these chapters provide the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in delivering exceptional patient-centered home healthcare.

Learning Objectives

Define core principles of the home health industry, including best practices, regulatory compliance, and patient engagement
Highlight the ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
Recognize quality improvement methodologies and best practices to enhance patient care and outcomes
Define key concepts of a thorough and holistic comprehensive assessment that drive compliance, informed patient care planning, and intervention
List strategies for ongoing professional development, self-care, and effective case management

Meet your instructors

Kim Tate

Kim Tate is a registered nurse with over three decades of healthcare experience. She is a passionate clinical leader who strives to deliver quality care and positive patient outcomes. She has a bachelor of science in nursing with a proven track record of facilitating and leading the effectiveness of clinical programs,…

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Natalie Venable

Natalie Venable earned her bachelor of science in occupational science from Eastern Kentucky University in 2012, followed by a master of science in occupational therapy in 2014. Her extensive career as an occupational therapist spans various settings, including outpatient care for both adult and pediatric populations, skilled…

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Chapters & learning objectives

1. Tailored Care: Designing Patient-Centered Care Plans

This chapter covers best practices and regulatory compliance for completing a comprehensive assessment and creating an individualized plan of care. Participants will be able to recognize strategies for driving compliance, informed care planning, and effective interventions.

2. Unified Efforts: The Power of Collaborative Teams

This chapter explores the fundamental principles of the home health industry, emphasizing best practices, regulatory compliance, and patient engagement. This chapter focuses on the critical role of multidisciplinary teamwork in achieving optimal patient outcomes. By exploring the unique aspects of delivering skilled home healthcare to patients in their homes, participants will be able to identify the skills necessary to promote effective interdisciplinary collaboration and team coordination that enables the delivery of safe, high-quality care.

3. Excellence in Action: Compliance, Quality, and Best Practices

This chapter emphasizes the importance of quality improvement methodologies in enhancing patient care and outcomes. Participants will explore how compliance with industry regulations serves as a foundation on which providers can develop and implement strategies to maintain high standards of care. By mastering these concepts, clinicians will be equipped to implement best practices that promote excellence and drive continuous improvement in home health services.

4. Empower and Thrive: Professional Growth and Well-Being

This chapter emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development and self-care. Participants will learn strategies to cultivate a thriving career while maintaining personal well-being. By prioritizing continuous growth and self-care, clinicians will be empowered to provide exceptional care and navigate the complexities of the home health environment with resilience and confidence.