APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Jayme Holcombe, a home health Physical Therapist and owner of Soli Healthcare Solutions, discusses the evolution of Electronic Health Record (EHR) efficiency in home health care. She traces technology’s journey from paper charts to modern EHR systems, emphasizing how digital tools enhance communication, scheduling, and patient care coordination. Jayme highlights how integrated apps can improve clinician productivity, streamline HR compliance, and provide real-time patient feedback, reducing potential for burnout and turnover. The discussion also explores the benefits of HIPAA-secure...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Jayme Holcombe, a home health Physical Therapist and owner of Soli Healthcare Solutions, discusses the evolution of Electronic Health Record (EHR) efficiency in home health care. She traces technology’s journey from paper charts to modern EHR systems, emphasizing how digital tools enhance communication, scheduling, and patient care coordination. Jayme highlights how integrated apps can improve clinician productivity, streamline HR compliance, and provide real-time patient feedback, reducing potential for burnout and turnover. The discussion also explores the benefits of HIPAA-secure...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Dave Hebert, an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and T4 paraplegic, shares his personal journey from a life-changing spinal cord injury to becoming an expert in mobility technology. The conversation covers the essential role ATPs play in helping individuals regain independence, from wheelchair selection to vehicle modifications and home accessibility. They also explore navigating complex insurance systems and evolving technologies that enhance quality of life. Dave’s message emphasizes attitude, collaboration, and the life-changing impact of therapists and adaptive technology.

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Dave Hebert, an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and T4 paraplegic, shares his personal journey from a life-changing spinal cord injury to becoming an expert in mobility technology. The conversation covers the essential role ATPs play in helping individuals regain independence, from wheelchair selection to vehicle modifications and home accessibility. They also explore navigating complex insurance systems and evolving technologies that enhance quality of life. Dave’s message emphasizes attitude, collaboration, and the life-changing impact of therapists and adaptive technology.

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, dives into the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how it can transform care for patients with complex chronic conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, renal disease, and vascular insufficiency. She explains that HIIT goes far beyond improving mobility—it sparks changes at the cellular level, promotes left ventricular remodeling, and helps regulate blood glucose. Kaelee stresses the importance of building multi-system stability first, monitoring vitals throughout, and tailoring each program to the individual. She brings her points to...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Dr. Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD, dives into the power of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and how it can transform care for patients with complex chronic conditions like heart failure, COPD, diabetes, renal disease, and vascular insufficiency. She explains that HIIT goes far beyond improving mobility—it sparks changes at the cellular level, promotes left ventricular remodeling, and helps regulate blood glucose. Kaelee stresses the importance of building multi-system stability first and monitoring vitals throughout. She brings her points to life with real-world stories, including a...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Bryce Chase (Agency Director) and Zee Bhimani (Physical Therapist and Clinical Preceptor) explore strategies for optimizing scheduling efficiency in home health care. The discussion begins by emphasizing the unique demands of autonomous scheduling in the home health setting and the critical impact it has on job satisfaction, patient outcomes, and operational costs. Zee shares findings from a survey of 372 clinicians, revealing a direct correlation between effective scheduling and job satisfaction. Bryce and Zee highlight the importance of geographic zip code assignments, timely initiation of...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Bryce Chase (Agency Director) and Zee Bhimani (Physical Therapist and Clinical Preceptor) explore strategies for optimizing scheduling efficiency in home health care. The discussion begins by emphasizing the unique demands of autonomous scheduling in the home health setting and the critical impact it has on job satisfaction, patient outcomes, and operational costs. Zee shares findings from a survey of 372 clinicians, revealing a direct correlation between effective scheduling and job satisfaction. Bryce and Zee highlight the importance of geographic zip code assignments, timely initiation of...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA discusses the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in home health care. Drawing from several years of experience as a PT, home health supervisor, and academician, Dr. Seils emphasizes that strong communication among healthcare professionals is essential to improving outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and optimizing patient and staff satisfaction. He shares insights from two impactful projects: a collaborative PT/OT model that resulted in a 0% rehospitalization rate, and his dissertation research exploring communication patterns between nurses and...

APTA Home Health - Home on the Go

Michael Seils, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA discusses the vital role of interdisciplinary collaboration in home health care. Drawing from several years of experience as a PT, home health supervisor, and academician, Dr. Seils emphasizes that strong communication among healthcare professionals is essential to improving outcomes, reducing hospitalizations, and optimizing patient and staff satisfaction. He shares insights from two impactful projects: a collaborative PT/OT model that resulted in a 0% rehospitalization rate, and his dissertation research exploring communication patterns between nurses and...