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Our booth on Como Avenue!

Our booth on Como Avenue!

Stop by our booth on Como Avenue on your way to the State Fair! Talk with our knowledgeable staff about caregiver job opportunities, as well as grab some free swag!

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Current Newsletter

Current Newsletter

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Industry News Update: Nursing Homes Cited for Health, Safety Violations

Industry News Update: Nursing Homes Cited for Health, Safety Violations

More than 90 percent of U.S. nursing homes were cited for federal health and safety violations in 2007, according to an HHS Office of Inspector General report. The report found that deficiencies were cited for 94 percent of for-profit nursing homes, 88 percent of not-for-profit homes and 91 percent of government-run homes.
For-profit homes account for approximately 66 percent of U.S. nursing homes, not-for-profit homes account for 27 percent, and government-run homes account for 6 percent (Pear, New York Times, 9/30).

The most common deficiencies centered on quality of care measures, including treatment and prevention of bedsores and urinary tract infections. The most common quality of life issues involved housekeeping, maintenance, and nutrition, with 43 percent of homes cited for problems with dietary services (Freking, AP/Boston Globe, 9/29).

The report found that about 17 percent of nursing homes had deficiencies that caused “actual harm or immediate jeopardy” to residents. Of the 37,150 complaints inspectors received in 2007 about the condition of nursing homes, 39 percent were substantiated and about 20 percent of those verified complaints involved patient abuse or neglect.

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]]> One in Five Medicare Patients are Rehospitalized Within 30 Days https://mycaringpro.com/one-in-five-medicare-patients-are-rehospitalized-within-30-days/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:24:57 +0000 http://localhost/mycaringpro/?p=362

One in Five Medicare Patients are Rehospitalized Within 30 Days

One in Five Medicare Patients are Rehospitalized Within 30 Days

A study in the New England Journal of Medicine estimates that Medicare payments for unplanned re-hospitalizations totaled $17.4 billion in 2004. Based on Medicare billing data for fiscal year 2003-2004, the authors estimate that one in five Medicare patients were re-hospitalized within 30 days of discharge, with only about 10 percent of these re-hospitalizations planned.
The most frequent reasons for re-hospitalization were:

  • Heart failure (8.6 percent)
  • Pneumonia (7.3 percent)
  • Psychoses (4.3 percent)
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (3.9 percent)

Half of patients re-hospitalized within 30 days did not visit a physician after discharge to the community, Nancy Foster, AHA vice president for quality and patient safety, said.

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Growing Industries

Growing Industries

The Jobs of the Future
Occupations with the largest percentage growth expected through 2018:

  •  Biomedical Engineers 72%
  • Network Systems Analysts 53%
  • Home Health Aides 50%
  • Personal, Home-Care Aides 46%
  • Financial Examiners 41%
  • Medical Scientists 40%
  • Physician Assistants 39%
  • Skin-Care Specialists 38%
  • Biochemists, Biophysicists 37%
  • Athletic Trainers 37%

Source: Labor Department ‘Occupational Outlook Handbook’

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Call to Action!

Call to Action!

At Caring Professionals Home Care we strive to provide the best possible service to our clients.  To deliver superior service, all of our employees receive in person training and have to complete mandatory online courses.  In addition, Caring Professionals pays above average industry wages to attract and retain the right candidates.  Last, our company has implemented a rigorous code of conduct program and we hold all of our employees to a highest degree of ethical standards.

Like most home care agencies in Minnesota, Caring Professionals depends on reimbursement from the state to provide its services to the community.  Recent announcements from our state government have and will continue to negatively affect our clients and employees.  The Courage Center located in Minneapolis is commissioning  a survey to assess some of the effects of these changes.  Caring Professionals encourages all of its clients and employees to complete this survey which can be found at the following link.

http://www.couragecenter.org/ContentPages/pcasurvey2010.aspx

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The Importance of Home Health Care

The Importance of Home Health Care

Local and national media is increasingly reporting on the health care needs of our aging population.  Caring Professionals Home Care has been and continues to be one of the premier home health care providers in Minnesota serving the needs of this state’s citizens.  Over the next two years, we expect some significant changes in how our government manages health care.  Here are some interesting facts:

– The number of Americans over age 65 is expected to grow 3% each year over the next decade.

– In the same period, senior citizens will grow from 13% of the population to over 16%, an increase of 14 million people.

– Over 83% of people who die of heart disease are 65 years and older. A 65 year old person is twice as likely to have a stroke than a 55 year old person.

– As reported by Forbes, over 80% of middle aged and senior citizens prefer treatment in their own home to inpatient treatment at a healthcare facility.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recently published proposed payment changes for 2011. While there are various pieces to it, the net effect is about a 4.75% decrease in Medicare payments to home health agencies next year, with a similar additional reduction in 2012.

Caring Professional’s pledge to its current and prospective clients is that we will continue to provide high quality service in this challenging environment.  We also encourage our clients to contact their representatives in Congress and let them know how they feel about the importance of home healthcare.  To get started, you can click on the following link: http://www.helpuschoosehome.com/takeaction.php

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The Affordable Care Act

The Affordable Care Act

If you’re living with a disability, private health insurance may be hard to come by. Even if you can afford to buy it, it probably doesn’t cover all of your needs. Worrying about where to get coverage and the cost of your care is the last thing you want to do. The Affordable Care Act is expanding your options for health insurance and making them more affordable. Additional information on what is changing and when can be found at healthcare.gov. The site also has an interactive timeline that outlines all of the upcoming changes.

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]]> Top 10 Reasons to Choose Caring Professionals Homecare Service https://mycaringpro.com/top-10-reasons-to-choose-caring-professionals-homecare-service/ Fri, 19 Jul 2019 06:12:57 +0000 http://localhost/mycaringpro/?p=346

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Caring Professionals Homecare Service

Top 10 Reasons to Choose Caring Professionals Homecare Service

1. Great PCA and nursing staff! Caring Professionals has some of the best trained PCA’s and nurses in the state. Our employees are highly motivated and bring smiles to our clients every day.

2. Clients come first. Caring Professionals prides itself on our quality of care and the service we provide to all of our clients.

3. Friendliest office in the Twin Cities. Whether you call in and talk to our office manager Sheila or meet with Amanda or Honest from HR, you will always feel welcome.

4. Management cares and it shows. Engagement in the community and volunteering time at non-profit organizations like Friends of Africa Education (www.foae.org) are some of things we do to help improve people’s lives outside the office.

5. Our new location is coming soon. Being located on Grand was nice, but the new location has dedicated parking for visitors and will be next to the new light rail line between Minneapolis and St. Paul.

6. Day or night, we can help!

7. Experience is key. Our management team has over 120 years of combined industry experience and all of them have been involved since the founding of the company.

8. Our annual picnic is awesome. Recognizing clients and employees is important to us. It’s also fun when there is food involved.

9. Caring Professionals Home Care is licensed, bonded and insured. Signing up with our service, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

10. Continual strife for improvement. Suggestions and comments from clients and staff alike are always welcome as we seek better ways of providing great service.

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New My Caring Pro Testimonial

New My Caring Pro Testimonial

Please check out our new audio testimonial: My Caring Pro Testimonial

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