In this episode of the Care in Motion Podcast, the two Dans, Lisa, and Brendan were joined by special guest Tiffanie, an LPN with seven years of home health experience in South Carolina.

"Scrubs vs. Suits: Home Health from Two Sides of the Chart" explores the daily life of a home health nurse, from Tiffanie's preference for early 8 AM visits to managing 7-9 patients daily while specializing in wound care.

The group discusses essential equipment (including her emergency Biofreeze mask hack!), car necessities, and the challenges of coordinating care across disciplines. Tiffanie emphasizes the importance of team communication through group chats, the frustrations of delayed provider responses, and her recent wound care certification.

The conversation highlights the unique demands of home health nursing and Tiffanie's key advice for success: maintaining confidence when working independently and building strong relationships with both patients and the care team. Whether you're a seasoned home health professional or considering entering the field, this episode offers practical wisdom from the nursing perspective.

Care in Motion" is a weekly podcast for home health clinicians hosted by experienced professionals. The show explores four key areas: safety, efficiency, clinical topics, and career development. With practical advice and real-world stories, the hosts share strategies for balancing quality patient care with professional sustainability. Through candid discussions about challenges like scheduling, documentation, and setting boundaries, the podcast offers valuable insights for both new and veteran home health providers while making the daily commute between patients more entertaining and educational.

Hosted by Dan Catuccio, Dan Haggerty, Brendan Kirby, Lisa Thompson

Wow, Episode 10 of the Care in Motion Podcast was so fun! We got to hang out with Dan and Lisa, the creative minds behind some of the most popular home health social media accounts out there.

Dan told us the hilarious backstory of how "Rose" came to be – picture him sitting in his car, drowning in startup documentation on a beautiful day, thinking "I have to make fun of this ridiculousness!" His first healthcare post blew up with 4,000 views; the rest is history. And that voice? It's just something he's been doing for decades, inspired by conversations with his wife (who's also a PT) about their workdays.

Lisa started Home Health Chronicles after noticing nobody represented the home health world on social media. Despite being self-described as "shy" and "not that funny," she jumped in headfirst, creating memes about our daily struggles. Her content has evolved to include those anonymous confessions that sometimes make you go "Wait, that's Medicare fraud!" 😳

The best part? Hearing how their content has created this amazing sense of community. Dan shared stories of people playing his videos at the start of meetings to lighten the mood, and Lisa talked about how her page gives isolated clinicians a place to feel understood. They've both been recognized in public – Dan at his daughter's soccer game and in Costco (of course!), while Lisa is just starting to put herself out there more.

It was a genuine conversation about using humor to cope with healthcare challenges while creating connections in a field where you don't always get to see your coworkers. If you're in home health, you'll relate!

Care in Motion" is a weekly podcast for home health clinicians hosted by experienced professionals. The show explores four key areas: safety, efficiency, clinical topics, and career development. With practical advice and real-world stories, the hosts share strategies for balancing quality patient care with professional sustainability. Through candid discussions about challenges like scheduling, documentation, and setting boundaries, the podcast offers valuable insights for both new and veteran home health providers while making the daily commute between patients more entertaining and educational.

Hosted by Dan Catuccio, Dan Haggerty, Brendan Kirby, Lisa Thompson

In this engaging ninth episode of the Care in Motion Podcast, hosts discuss the critical aspects of creating effective home exercise programs (HEPs) for patients and navigating continuing education requirements as physical therapists.

The conversation kicks off with practical insights about designing patient-specific exercise programs. The hosts share their approaches to introducing exercises gradually, emphasizing the importance of starting with just 2-3 fundamental exercises rather than overwhelming patients with extensive routines. They discuss strategies for improving patient compliance, including connecting exercises to meaningful personal goals, using patient-friendly terminology, and ensuring proper demonstration.

Fascinating patient stories highlight the impact of motivation and goal-setting, including a remarkable 97-year-old who excelled in therapy due to her strong desire to return to her senior center activities. The therapists also address the delicate balance of challenging patients appropriately without discouraging them.

The second half of the episode explores continuing education requirements across different states, comparing online versus in-person learning experiences, and sharing resources for tracking and completing CEUs efficiently. The hosts desire more home health-specific educational opportunities and scenario-based training relevant to their practice setting.

Whether you're a physical therapy professional looking to enhance your home exercise programming or a clinician navigating CEU requirements, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies for elevating your practice.

Care in Motion" is a weekly podcast for home health clinicians hosted by experienced professionals. The show explores four key areas: safety, efficiency, clinical topics, and career development. With practical advice and real-world stories, the hosts share strategies for balancing quality patient care with professional sustainability. Through candid discussions about challenges like scheduling, documentation, and setting boundaries, the podcast offers valuable insights for both new and veteran home health providers while making the daily commute between patients more entertaining and educational.

Hosted by Dan Catuccio, Dan Haggerty, Brendan Kirby, Lisa Thompson