Home care is a very competitive industry with hidden opportunities to cut down on costs and create efficiencies over time. While the cost of overhead is not as high as other healthcare businesses, the service of providing the care required … Read More
We all know that coworker who just seems to inspire the people around them. The passion and enthusiasm they have for their work is so contagious that you can’t wait to see them in the meeting. What is extremely interesting … Read More
It is no secret that workforce planning for caregivers is among the most challenging forms of scheduling operations. Providing care is a 24/7 job and usually requires multiple caregivers per patient to ensure proper coverage. On top of this, we … Read More
There is a very high likelihood that some of your caregivers are working with your clients of the books. At Sixth Sense Solutions we have worked with all types of caregiving agencies, and we see this problem arise time and … Read More
Over the years of being a strategic consultant for senior care, home care, hospice, and other healthcare entities, Sixth Sense Solutions has met with and listened to countless interactions between families and health service providers. These frequent conversations have provided … Read More
Some analysts say that caregiver turnover has become one of the top threats to home care agencies. Considering the shortage of quality caregivers in the labor market this year, a proactive plan to address this area is crucial to business … Read More
With access to quality caregivers in the job market shrinking, employers are becoming hastier with their hiring and highly prioritizing recruitment and retention. Even though we, at Sixth Sense Solutions, believe that your hiring velocity is the #1 way to … Read More
Is accountability an issue in your home care agency? Research shows that the lack of accountability is one of the most common inefficiencies in caregiving organizations, and it can be the main reason for hidden deficiencies. The breakdown in the … Read More
If you are a key decision maker in an organization that is providing a care-based service, you know that the market is extremely competitive right now. The healthcare and especially the senior caregiving industry is growing every day as more … Read More
Caregiver wages are on the rise, and along with it, some new trends in workforce behavior will emerge. As things become more competitive, there is a need for a balance between keeping your caregiving staff satisfied with their work assignments … Read More