DALLAS—Homecare HomebaseSM (HCHB), a software provider for home-based care, is showcasing how Optimal Home Care & Hospice has leveraged HCHB's platform to elevate patient care. By optimizing workflows, improving care coordination and providing access to real-time data, Optimal has been able to provide a higher standard of care while giving clinicians the ability to spend more time focusing on their patients.
Optimal Testimonial
Optimal's leadership, rooted in clinical experience, recognized the need for a system that would improve care continuity and give staff immediate access to accurate patient records. With HCHB, they streamlined operations to ensure that care plans are more robust, patient interactions are more meaningful and clinicians are empowered to deliver care with greater efficiency.
"The impact HCHB has had on our clinical processes and patient interactions is significant," said Phillip Lougheed, director of Homecare Services at Optimal. "Our team now has the tools they need to provide high-quality care, and our patients have noticed the difference."
Strengthening Continuity of Care
HCHB's scheduling and mapping tools have played a key role in maintaining continuity of care by allowing Optimal to assign the right clinician to the right patient based on location and availability. This has helped the agency improve care transitions, keeping patients engaged and comfortable with their providers, it said.
"We really strive for continuity of care," said Lougheed. "With HCHB, we can better coordinate our scheduling so patients aren't constantly seeing new faces. This builds trust and improves overall satisfaction."
Improving Care Coordination & Patient Engagement
The ability to access and update patient information in real time has enabled Optimal's clinicians to be more engaged during visits. Instead of spending time searching for patient history or navigating documentation processes, clinicians can focus on delivering personalized care.
"Patients don't always get to see their hospital notes, but now I can pull them up and show them exactly what's going on," said Jennifer Martin, a RN at Optimal. "It helps them feel more informed and involved in their own care."
Reducing Hospitalizations & Enhancing Outcomes
Optimal has seen a measurable decrease in hospital readmissions since implementing HCHB. With better data tracking and a clearer understanding of patient conditions, the agency has been able to take proactive steps to prevent avoidable hospital visits.
"Because HCHB is so data-driven, we can now target why patients are going to the hospital and intervene before issues escalate," Lougheed said. "Since putting this process in place, we've already noticed a decline in hospitalization rates compared to last year."
Additionally, with more structured documentation and real-time reporting, Optimal has improved compliance with regulatory standards while ensuring that all aspects of patient care are properly documented and communicated across teams.
As Optimal continues to enhance patient care, the agency remains committed to leveraging technology to support its mission. With HCHB as its foundation, Optimal is better equipped to track patient progress, coordinate care effectively and create a seamless experience for both clinicians and patients.
To learn more about how Homecare Homebase is helping agencies like Optimal Home Care & Hospice improve patient care, visit hchb.com.