The rise of health home care
Home healthcare is estimated to grow at a very swift pace by 2026. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the sector will grow by 54%, adding 738,200 jobs, compared to the average employment growth in all industries projected at 7%. McKallen Medical Training, a CNA training school, explains the reason why home health care workers are in demand, and training as a home health care worker is a wise choice after high school.
1. The graying US population
The country is undergoing a dramatic shift in demographics. The Census projects that by 2030, the proportion of U.S. residents older than 65 will have nearly doubled from 2010. Among the oldest Americans, the Census predicts that the population age 85 and above will double by 2036 and triple by 2049. As lifespans increase and multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes or dementia, and functional impairments rise, providing care in the most effective and efficient setting is becoming more critical. Notably, seniors express a preference for home care and some recent studies have shown that patients referred to home healthcare plans have better health outcomes and lower costs compared to inpatient care for post-acute services.
2. Value-based care
Home healthcare is gaining popularity as medicare reimbursements are increasingly favoring value-based care, which entails improved patient outcomes while controlling costs. And since the growing population of Americans over 65 years of age is Medicare-eligible, home healthcare benefits are covered under their insurance.
Although currently, Medicare Advantage, the Medicare managed care plan, does not provide as high reimbursement for home health as much as traditional Medicare coverage, healthcare policy experts foresee a change. They estimate that home health reimbursements from Medicare Advantage will increase due to regulatory changes and partnerships between home healthcare companies and Medicare Advantage healthcare services providers.
3. Home health care employment
As per the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of home health and personal care aides is projected to grow 33 percent from 2020 to 2030, much swifter than the average for all occupations.
About 599,800 openings for home health and personal care aides are estimated each year, on average, over the next decade.
Why McKallen Medical Training?
At McKallen Medical Training, the instructors educate and prepare individuals to become healthcare professionals committed to lifelong learning, civility, and service to enhance the health and wellness of diverse communities.
McKallen Medical is committed to promoting career mobility by providing several program options to both traditional and non-traditional learners. Here are five reasons to opt for McKallen Medical Training:
- Job assistance
- Free tutoring
- Experienced instructors
- Flexible payment plan
- No waiting list
- Convenient online and classroom schedule
Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide training
McKallen Medical Training is an official partner of the AMERICAN RED CROSS Nurse Assistant Training Program. During the CNA course, students will learn the essential skills required to fulfill the responsibilities that comprise the full spectrum of patient care, including gathering vital medical information, maintaining a safe, clean environment, assisting patients with daily activities, and communicating vital health information about a patient’s condition to supervising RNs and LPNs and other medical staff. This program will prepare the student for certification by the State of California as an entry-level healthcare worker.
The Home Health Aide is an important member of the health care team who, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, the HHA provides client-centered nursing care in the client’s private home. The course at McKallen Medical Training is a 40-hour supplemental theory and clinical training program designed to prepare the CNA to become a Certified Home Health Aide. Theory classes will be held in the classroom and clinical hours will be at local skilled nursing facilities.
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