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What is a lone worker? According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), in the UK, lone workers are those that work alone without close or direct supervision. Anybody that works alone, including contractors, self-employed people and employees, is classed as a lone worker. Lone workers exist in all sectors. Including those that work alone outside… Read more »
Artificial intelligence in home care settings The adult social care sector is at the beginning of a digital revolution. And we’ve already seen huge adoption of tech across social and health settings. But to meet the needs of tomorrow and improve outcomes for people, it must embrace even greater innovation. That is why NHSX is… Read more »
What is eMAR? eMAR (or Electronic Medication Administration Record) is the digital alternative to a paper MAR chart. MAR charts (Medication Administration Records) or MAR sheets are used throughout the health and social care industry, including within home care, to record details of any medication that a person takes whilst receiving care. What is a… Read more »
5 software features you should be using to deliver home care Our vision for home care software is centred around four key pillars of service. Planning – the organisation and preparation of care. Delivery – the execution and implementation of care. Monitoring – understanding the data behind care performance. And finally, Management – the governing… Read more »
What is culturally appropriate care? According to CQC guidance published in May 2021, culturally appropriate care (also called ‘culturally competent care’) describes care that is sensitive to people’s cultural identity or heritage. It means being alert and responsive to beliefs or conventions that might be determined by cultural heritage. Cultural identity or heritage can cover… Read more »
Why is home care employee turnover so high? Why are employee turnover rates so high in the world of home care? One of the first reasons appears to be low wages. Many home care employees still earn less than minimum wage for their job, because they are not paid for travel time between client locations…. Read more »
Managing a mobile workforce is never easy, regardless of the industry, but managing security guards can be particularly difficult. When offering contract security services, staff can be at a number of different locations, spread across a vast area, and it can be difficult to manage them all at once. Security is also a highly dangerous… Read more »
The benefits of using a client & family portal when delivering home care As the world faces the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic together, it has become clear that the need for open communication and the ability to share information is a critical requirement in today’s society. Through the use of a client portal, such as… Read more »
Choosing an apprenticeship in software engineering The latest figures for the 2021/22 academic year show that more than 555,000 people aged over 16 are participating in apprenticeships across the UK, with around 5% of those pursuing a career in information and communication technology. And with nearly 10,000 vacancies for software developers in April 2021 alone,… Read more »
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