Home Health Suit + Scrubs Podcast

• Preceptor Programs That Retain with Kaylee Wilson, RN Divisional/Regional Clinical Educator & Lead Preceptor @ BAYADA Home Health Care

  Send us a textIn this episode, recorded live at the BAYADA Preceptor Summit, the hosts sit down with Kaylee Wilson, RN, and Divisional Lead Preceptor for BAYADA's Northeast region. Kaylee shares how one of the nation's largest home health organizations builds preceptor programs that actually retain clinicians—and what smaller agencies can learn from their approach.Kaylee's own experience shapes her work: as a brand-new hospice RN, her travel nurse preceptor disappeared after just two weeks, leaving her without support. Now she ensures no clinician at BAYADA experiences that isolation. Her role involves training preceptors, supporting new hires through skills labs and custom resources, and conducting weekly office check-ins to catch struggling clinicians before they quit.BAYADA's approach stands out: they actually train their preceptors through a two-hour program before anyone works with a new hire. Preceptors receive reduced productivity expectations during training, retention bonuses tied to new-hire success, and ongoing support from Kaylee's education team. Offices nominate potential preceptors, then vet them through documentation reviews. If someone needs additional development before precepting, they get it.The conversation covers why even experienced home health clinicians need to "learn the BAYADA way"—even though every agency operates differently, even with the same documentation systems. The hosts share their own experiences of being thrown into precepting with zero training, highlighting how common (and damaging) this practice is across the industry.Kaylee emphasizes that BAYADA's annual Preceptor Summit, leadership conferences, and recognition programs combat the isolation home health clinicians often feel. When you're visiting patients alone all day, it's easy to feel like "just a number." These systems ensure clinicians feel valued and supported from day one.For smaller agencies without BAYADA's resources? Kaylee's advice is straightforward: prioritize communication. Check in regularly, ask what clinicians need, and invest in people who can become great leaders. They'll pass that support down to the next generation, creating a culture that naturally retains talent.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. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Surviving the Holiday Chaos in Home Health

  Send us a textIn 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. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Starting a Home Health Agency with Liana Shahijani FNP-BC, Reverence Home Health

  Send us a textIn this episode, Brendan and Lisa sit down with Liana Shahijani, FNP-BC, founder of Reverence Home Health, who shares her journey from hospice nurse practitioner to home health agency owner. Liana opened her Medicare-certified agency in February 2024 without using a consultant, researching everything herself alongside her business partner. She gets real about the challenges of building referrals when you're not a natural salesperson, using AI tools like ChatGPT to navigate complex documentation requirements, and running a lean operation with just two partners plus contract therapy services. Despite having no prior home health experience, Liana leveraged her 18+ years of clinical expertise and determination to create an agency focused on filling care gaps she witnessed in hospice and assisted living settings. Whether you're considering starting your own agency or just curious about what it takes, this conversation offers honest, practical insights from someone living the entrepreneurial journey right now.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. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• Beyond the Visit: What Makes Clinicians Stick and Tick

  Send us a textIn this episode of Suit & Scrubs, hosts Brendan and Lisa welcome therapist-researchers Zee and Juhi to discuss their groundbreaking study, which surveyed 372 home health clinicians (PT, OT, and SLP) on job satisfaction and retention. The research, soon to be published in Home Health Care Management and Practice under the title "Beyond the Visit: What Makes Home Health Clinicians Stick and Tick," reveals that while scheduling flexibility rates highly across all disciplines, documentation remains universally frustrating—except for clinicians using cell phones, who report significantly higher satisfaction. The study found notable differences between disciplines: OTs are the least satisfied (representing only 8% of the home health workforce), while SLPs rate their job satisfaction highest despite facing larger territory challenges. Through candid discussions about workplace isolation, the importance of mentorship, and knowing what questions to ask before accepting a position, the episode emphasizes that retention isn't just about pay—it's about the daily tools, support systems, and flexibility that allow clinicians to thrive in an already demanding field.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. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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• From Burnout to Bitcoin – A PT’s Path to Financial Freedom

  Send us a textJosh Tennant, an 18-year PT veteran, joins hosts the two Dans and Lisa to share how he went from the home health grind to working just three days a week through smart Bitcoin investing. After 15 years in home health, dealing with endless paperwork and evening patient calls, Josh discovered that even with regular raises, therapists are falling behind because real inflation (6-8%) outpaces our 3% salary bumps. Five years ago, he started buying Bitcoin at $35,000, and it's now worth $122,000. He explains that Bitcoin is different from sketchy cryptocurrencies because only 21 million will ever exist, making it scarce like gold. His advice is practical: start small with automatic weekly purchases (dollar-cost averaging), use hardware wallets for security, and think long-term (5-10 years minimum). You can even invest through Bitcoin ETFs in your Roth IRA. Josh now uses his Bitcoin as collateral for tax-free loans, which fund his part-time lifestyle without selling his holdings. Bitcoin started as just 15% of his portfolio, but now makes up 75% as his confidence grew through education. His main message is that therapists work too hard and remain financially stressed, but with proper education and strategic investing, financial freedom is actually achievable. He's offering to share resources and help fellow therapists who want to learn more.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. CONNECT WITH USLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103039580/admin/dashboard/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/careinmotionhhInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/careinmotionhh/FREE RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/learning-center/SHOP FOR HOME HEALTH RESOURCEShttps://careinmotion.co/care-shop/Hosted by Dan Haggerty, Lisa Thompson, Dan Catuccio, and Brendan KirbyCONNECT OUR HOSTSDan Haggerty https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-haggerty/Lisa Thompson https://www.instagram.com/homehealthchronicles/Dan Catuccio https://www.instagram.com/dan.catuccio/Brendan Kirby https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-kirby-99194b232/

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