Surviving the Holiday Chaos in Home Health

Send us Fan MailIn 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/