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How Nurses Can Transition from Acute Care to Home Health Care

By Excelin Health on June 28, 2023

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, nurses play a vital role in providing quality care and improving patient outcomes. While many nurses choose to work in acute care settings such as hospitals, there is a growing demand for skilled professionals in home health care. Keep reading to learn how nurses that are interested in transitioning from acute care to home health care can make the change, and what skills may be required in the transition.

Engaging Employees in the Healthcare Field

By Excelin Health on September 22, 2022

How can you spot a healthcare facility with good employee engagement? Take a look at the retention and turnover rates of healthcare employees. Employee engagement is a great retention tool, and at a time when the healthcare industry is more stressful than ever, no facility is safe from high turnover rates and high rates of burnout. So, what can you do to make your employees feel engaged, valued, and heard?

Building a Positive Culture to Improve Nursing Turnover

By Excelin Health on May 11, 2022

Nursing has always been a demanding and stressful job. From long hours to stressful work environments, nurses are always at the front lines of our health care and it takes a toll on them. With the addition of Covid-19 and the influx of baby boomers requiring late-life care, nurses are finding themselves stretched thinner than ever. This has led to an increase in worker burnout and a mass exodus of nurses from the profession, meaning higher turnover rates for nursing positions. Metropolitan areas with a plethora of nursing candidates are able to handle this high turnover rate, but small towns are struggling to keep positions filled.

Nurses’ Roles in in-home Rehabilitation

By Excelin Health on October 28, 2021

Nurses play a critical role in every healthcare setting and in-home rehabilitation is no exception. Nurses create the foundation of a safe, calming, and productive in-home rehabilitation environment. Their job does not stop there! They play a significant role throughout the in-home rehabilitation process.