Home and Community-Based Care: Why Home Assessments
Are Powerful (Recorded Webinar)
Presented by Kara Welke
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As healthcare continues to evolve, the shift toward home and community-based services (HCBS) is no longer optional—it’s essential. This session explores the evidence, outcomes, and frameworks that make HCBS vital to the future of care, emphasizing the critical role of home assessments and home safety evaluations in achieving success. Participants will learn how to conduct effective, evidence-based home assessments, apply appropriate tools and documentation strategies, and identify multiple avenues of reimbursement to build safe, sustainable, and person-centered care models in the home and community.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyze the growing importance, benefits, and emerging trends driving the expansion of home and community-based services (HCBS)
- Determine how the age-friendly care framework aligns with HCBS to promote safety, independence, and quality of life for individuals and families
- Distinguish the primary outcomes of home assessments as supported by current research evidence
- Examine the key components of effective home assessments and the different types of tools and assessments that can be utilized in practice
- Distinguish between key reimbursement models for home assessments, including Medicare, private pay, grants, partnerships, contracts, and other insurance sources
Meet your instructor
Kara Welke
Kara Welke, OTD, OTR/L, CLT is the founder and CEO of Home Therapy Solutions in Grand Forks, North Dakota, and Next Level Occupational Therapy, a nationwide professional development and business building platform for rehabilitation clinicians. Kara established Home Therapy Solutions to deliver the high quality, age-friendly…
Chapters & learning objectives
1. Why Home and Community-Based Care Is Vital
This section will highlight the growing importance of home and community-based services (HCBS) within today’s healthcare landscape. Participants will review current statistics, research, and trends illustrating the shift toward community-centered care, and examine the evidence supporting improved outcomes, satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness. The discussion will also explore the age-friendly care framework, focusing on how it integrates with HCBS to promote independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals across the lifespan.
2. Starting With the Home: The Power of Home Assessments
This section explores how evidence-based home assessments serve as the foundation for effective home and community-based care. Participants will examine research supporting the primary outcomes of home assessments, learn about the different types of assessment tools available for various client needs, and identify the key components that make home assessments effective.
3. Multiple Avenues of Reimbursement for Home Assessments: Expanding Access Through Diverse Funding Models
This section will explore the various reimbursement pathways available for home assessments and home- and community-based care services. Participants will gain an understanding of how to navigate and maximize multiple funding streams, including Medicare, private pay, grants, partnerships, and contracts, as well as other insurance options. Special attention will be given to innovative programs such as the GUIDE program for individuals with dementia, offering examples of how these partnerships can enhance service delivery and sustainability.
4. Question and Answer Session
In this chapter, Kara Welke will answer the questions asked during the webinar.