Latest COVID-19 News & Resources for Home Care & Hospice
While the information on COVID-19 remains fluid, we have developed a resources page that includes the latest news, tools, and guidance to keep you, your staff, and your patients informed. Learn More
National Study on Home Care Best Practices
We're excited to co-sponsor a national study designed to help the home care and hospice industry both manage and provide quality outcome-driven care in the new reform environment. The study will help identify best practices that agencies can implement to position themselves for future success. Learn More
Honoring Health Care Pioneers During Black History Month
During Black History Month, NAHC will be profiling various African-Americans who have made great contributions to American health care. Learn More
Your Support is Crucial to Home Care & Hospice!
NAHC is the leading trade association for home care and hospice patients and their families – and for professionals like you – and we need your support to ensure that the home takes its rightful place at the center of American health care, now and in the future. Join or Renew Today
*New* Building Confidence in the COVID-19 Vaccines Video
We've put together a short video to help build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccines among your home care and hospice staff. We invite you to share these key facts with your staff and entire community. Watch Now
If you missed the 2021 Private Duty Home Care at NAHC Winter Leadership Summit on February 23, you can still register to receive access to all 11 sessions. This educational event was filled with vital information explicitly developed for and by the private duty home care community. Access the Sessions
NAHC Report
- Long Term Care and the Law Conference Has Great Content for Home Health & Hospice Professionals Mar 4 at 5:57 pm
- Learn About An Exclusive PAPR Purchasing Program for NAHC Members Mar 4 at 2:27 pm
- NAHC to Congress: Protect Social Security, Medicare from Spending Cuts Mar 3 at 4:43 pm
- Hospice Item Set and Manual Updated, 2020 Hospice Technical Expert Panel Report Posted Mar 3 at 4:43 pm
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COVID-19 Resources for Home Care & Hospice
As we continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as with any other newly identified virus there is much to learn about the disease process, mode of transmission, incubation period, symptoms, and treatment. We developed an extensive resource page to keep you informed and up-to-date.
COVID-19 Resources Page | COVID-19 Vaccine Resources | COVID-19 PPE Supplier Listing
Advocate for Home Care Workers on the Frontlines
Now, more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, home-based care has come to the forefront as a way to keep those at the highest risk for the virus at home while receiving the care they need under the watchful eye of a home care professional. Congress and federal agencies must take a series of steps to ensure retention and recruitment of a home care workforce with all available and proper safety equipment during the Public Health Emergency. Take action!
Featured Events
Learn About An Exclusive PAPR Purchasing Program for NAHC Members
Thursday, March 11, 2021
2:00-2:30pm Eastern
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is pleased to announce a special opportunity for our members to purchase high-level personal protection equipment at a significant savings.
Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPRs) are being used increasingly within health care settings. As a relatively new solution for home care providers, PAPRs offer higher protection levels, improvements in interpersonal communication (affecting patient recovery), availability and supply benefits, etc. Their package is being offered at a decreased cost to NAHC members. Learn more about this product and its unique features during our webinar.
Read more about the PAPR here.
Here’s what one of our members had to say about the PAPR…
“Our clinicians trust these high-quality devices. We are thrilled at the customer support, responsiveness, billing options, and turnaround time. We have consistently received our shipments of PAPRs within three business days of placing orders.”
— Leann Sebrey, RN, MMsc, CPN, HN-BC, Chief Clinical Officer, Androscoggin Home Healthcare+Hospice
Faculty
- Jeremy Kenimer, RPB Safety LLC
- Daryl Hughes, X1 Safety, LLC
Registration is free.
NAHC COVID-19 Town Hall – Part III
Vaccine Hesitancy Among Caregivers
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
2:00-3:00pm Eastern
NAHC has been at the forefront of COVID-19 education with our Town Hall series of webinars. Now that we have vaccines, it is critical to convince home care and hospice caregivers to take the vaccine to keep themselves and their patients safe. Once again, we’re calling upon the leaders and problem-solvers in our community to educate, inspire, and spread best practices.
We have invited experts Brent Korte and Denise Schrader to answer a series of tough questions about vaccine hesitancy among caregivers (see below) based on their first-hand experience.
- How are you navigating vaccine hesitancy among your workforce?
- Is your organization mandating vaccines?
- If not, are you offering an incentive to vaccinate staff?
- What are your plans if your clients/patients decline visits from unvaccinated staff?
- How are you addressing with your staff online misinformation about the vaccine and historical mistrust of the medical system?
- What is the vaccine uptake at your organization?
- Have you had to counter erroneous rumors about serious side effects?
- Are you administering shots by way of an external vaccination site or are you doing in-house vaccinations?
Faculty
- Brent Korte, Chief Home Care Officer, EvergreenHealth Home Care
- Denise Schrader, Vice President Care Continuum, MercyRockford Health System
- Kassie Hodge, Director of Hospice, MercyRockford Health System
Registration Fees
Members: Free
Non-members: Free
NAHC COVID-19 Town Hall – Part IV
Vaccine Hesitancy Among Caregivers
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
2:00-3:00pm Eastern
NAHC has been at the forefront of COVID-19 education with our Town Hall series of webinars. Now that we have vaccines, it is critical to convince home care and hospice caregivers to take the vaccine to keep themselves and their patients safe. Once again, we’re calling upon the leaders and problem-solvers in our community to educate, inspire, and spread best practices.
We have invited clinical experts from the Johns Hopkins Home Care Group to answer a series of tough questions about vaccine hesitancy among caregivers (see below) based on their first-hand experience.
- How are you navigating vaccine hesitancy among your workforce?
- Is your organization mandating vaccines?
- If not, are you offering an incentive to vaccinate staff?
- What are your plans if your clients/patients decline visits from unvaccinated staff?
- How are you addressing with your staff online misinformation about the vaccine and historical mistrust of the medical system?
- What is the vaccine uptake at your organization?
- Have you had to counter erroneous rumors about serious side effects?
- Are you administering shots by way of an external vaccination site or are you doing in-house vaccinations?
Faculty
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
- Mary Myers, BSN, RN, MS, President/ CEO
- Mitra Gavgani, Pharm D, Vice President, Pharmacy Services (Community, Infusion and Specialty)
- Penny Carey, Senior Director of Respiratory Therapy/Home Medical Equipment
- Dawn Hohl, PhD, RN, Senior Director of Transitions and Patient Experience
Registration Fees
Members: Free
Non-members: Free
2021 Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo
October 3-5, 2021 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Save-The-Date
More information will be available in 2021.
NAHC in the News
- Countless homebound patients still wait for COVID vaccine despite seniors’ priority (Union Democrat - Sonora, CA) Mar 4 at 2:59 pm
- Noticeably absent from COVID-19 bill: support for seniors and caregivers, association leaders say (McKnight's) Mar 4 at 12:57 pm
- 2% Cut to Home Health Agencies, Other Medicare Providers Nearing Unwanted Return (HHCN) Mar 4 at 12:56 pm
- NAHC clears up confusion on face-to-face encounters, other questions stemming from COVID-19 statute (McKnight's) Mar 4 at 12:38 pm
