Care in Motion Podcast

Care in Motion Podcast Ep003 Home Health: Best Practices with Documentation

Care in Motion Podcast Season 1 Episode 3

The third episode of the Care in Motion podcast addresses documentation efficiency for home health clinicians. The hosts—Dan, Lisa, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan—share their strategies for timely documentation. While their approaches differ (Dan C. completes most documentation in patients' homes using voice dictation, Lisa prefers documenting at home between 2-4 PM, and Brendan finishes notes in his car between visits), they all emphasize establishing upfront expectations with patients about documentation during visits. Key recommendations include using technology effectively, documenting subjective information within the first five minutes, utilizing templates, taking 5 minutes after each visit to capture critical information, and knowing when to decline additional patients to prevent documentation backlog. The hosts stress that timely documentation is essential for quality patient care and encourage clinicians who struggle with documentation to gradually start small by implementing these practices.


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