ClearCare, a developer of software solutions for private duty home care agencies, announced on August 5 its partnership with Comfort Keepers®, an international in-home care franchise network with more than 700 locations globally. The partnership provides access to ClearCare’s home care technology platform across Comfort Keepers’ U.S. locations. Comfort Keepers’ company-owned operations utilized ClearCare’s platform for six months, under a pilot program, before announcing the partnership.
"Our partnership with ClearCare advances an important initiative within our strategic plan to invest in technology and innovation that helps propel our unique approach to interactive caregiving," said Comfort Keepers COO Carl McManus, adding that ClearCare was selected for its complementary technology features that easily integrate with Comfort Keepers' 'Quality of Life' services program, which offers personal care and companion care services. ClearCare is a cloud-based web and mobile offering that supports home care scheduling, recruiting caregivers, marketing and overall streamlining of an agency's operation. The company asserts that the solution improves job satisfaction among caregivers and provides point-of-care transparency for families, while improving quality of care and lowering health care costs.
"Comfort Keepers is taking a progressive approach to modernizing the in-home care experience for its caregivers and customers," said ClearCare CEO Geoffrey Nudd. "We are aligned in our mission of improving health care delivery for a rapidly aging population. We empower home care agencies to focus on their core business: caring for their clients and making a difference in the communities where they work. With roughly 10,000 Americans turning 65 daily(1), the need for expert caregivers and innovative home care systems is more important than ever. Delivering the best digital health technology that allows caregivers to record and access crucial medical information is a vital component of solving impending baby boomer retirement and healthcare needs"
About Comfort Keepers®Comfort Keepers® is a leading franchise network in the in-home care market for seniors and other adults needing care. Since its founding in 1998, the network has grown to more than 700 franchised locations around the world by staying true to the founders' goal of providing quality, caring in-home care services that allow clients the opportunity to age in place. In August of 2009 the brand was strengthened when the franchisor, CK Franchising, Inc., was purchased by Sodexo, a global leader that delivers Quality of Life services to over 75 million consumers in 80 countries. In addition to providing services that focus on health care and senior markets, Sodexo’s integrated offerings encompass more than 45 years of experience in reception, safety, maintenance and cleaning, food services, facilities and equipment management, and concierge services.
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About ClearCare
ClearCare offers a front- and back-office solution for private duty home care agencies. The web and mobile platform supports scheduling, integrated telephony, 2-way caregiver messaging, and marketing to encourage an efficient, paper-free environment. The company states that more than 2,000 local and national home care companies have chosen ClearCare's best-of-breed system for its innovation, ease of use and point-of-care transparency. The results include more efficient operations, lower administrative costs, growth in new clients and referrals, increased profits, lower turnover and higher quality care.
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1 http://www.pewresearch.org/daily-number/baby-boomers-retire/