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Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast

Home Health Suit and Scrubs Podcast is a weekly podcast created by and for home health clinicians. Hosted by the suit Dan Haggerty and a team of experienced scrubs, including Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, & Brendan Kirby, it focuses on the challenges and opportunities of providing care in patients' homes. With a conversational style, the hosts share their combined decades of experience in home health, offering practical tips, candid discussions about real-world challenges, and solutions for common pain points like scheduling, documentation, and setting patient expectations.

The podcast particularly emphasizes the importance of efficiency and work-life balance. It acknowledges the demanding nature of home health work while providing strategies for delivering quality care without burnout. The hosts' rapport and willingness to share successes and challenges create an authentic resource for new and experienced home health professionals.

"Home Health: Suit and Scrubs Podcast" serves as both a practical guide and a supportive community for clinicians navigating the world of home health.

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Surviving the Holiday Chaos in Home Health

November 19, 2025 • Home Health: Suit and Scrubs Podcast • Season 2 • Episode 5

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In this episode, the team tackles the seasonal chaos that makes November and December the toughest months in home health. Recording live and in person for the first time at the BAYADA Preceptor Summit in Boston, Dan, Lisa, and Dan get real about navigating holiday scheduling, managing last-minute patient cancellations on Christmas Eve, and the vastly different experiences of salaried versus pay-per-visit clinicians during the holidays. They share practical strategies for submitting PTO requests early (think September for December holidays), setting patient expectations in advance, and why showing appreciation for your scheduler can make or break your holiday season. The conversation also dives into what agencies can do to make clinicians feel valued during the holidays—from meaningful gift cards to well-planned parties where attendance isn't optional. Whether you're dreading the upcoming holiday schedule or looking for ways to make it smoother for your team, this episode delivers honest insights and actionable tips from clinicians who've been in the trenches through decades of holiday seasons.

The Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast is your weekly dose of real talk for home health clinicians. Hosted by Dan Haggerty—a national home health therapy executive—and three seasoned home health PTs, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan Kirby, each episode dives into the topics that matter most: safety, efficiency, clinical care, and career growth. Whether you’re a new grad or a home health veteran, you’ll find practical tips, relatable stories, and candid conversations designed to help you thrive in the field. From navigating tricky documentation to setting boundaries and staying safe on the road, Suit + Scrubs blends real-world insight with a touch of humor to make your commute between visits more useful—and more fun.