Homecare Resource Center

Homecare resources for agency owners.

Articles & Insights

Resources for operating and managing homecare agencies efficiently and securely. Learn about homecare industry technology using the resources and tips found below.

Recruit & Retain Quality Caregivers

Read our seven tips for finding and keeping quality caregivers. Additionally, find out how Investing in the best technology can lead to increased caregiver satisfaction and a reduction in caregiver turnover.

Ten Tips for New Agencies

Are you in the process of opening a new homecare agency? First, read our ten tips for new agency owners. This helpful guide will ensure you and your entire care team open successfully.

Selecting a Homecare System

Are you in the process of researching homecare software vendors? If so, ask yourself these four questions to help you choose the best homecare system for your business.

EVV 101

Easily record caregivers’s homecare visits and interactions using electronic visit verification (EVV). Find out what Generations’s EVV can do for you and your care recipients.

Generations Highlights Booklet

Read this brief overview of Generations’s features and functionality. In doing so, you will learn the benefits of using Generations Homecare System.

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Healthcare Tech Outlook Magazine

Healthcare Tech Outlook named Generations a “Top 10 Home Healthcare Solutions.” Check out the cover story, featuring the Generations team and learn about the evolution of Generations Homecare System.

App Store Links

The Generations App is free for the entire care team. Download the Generations App today through Google Play, the App Store and Amazon.

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Generations News and Industry Updates

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Newsletters

Spring 2019

Click here for details on the Spring 2019 update to Generations, and for some news about where Generations is visiting this year.

Winter 2019

TrustArc Certification, secure messaging and alerts, more minimum wage controls, and more.

Fall 2018

New functionality: secure care team messaging, 837 I/P electronic billing, and calendar integration.

Summer 2018

Updates regarding EVV, secure document storage, electronic billing progress, and more.

Winter 2018

The February 2018 newsletter includes news on EVV updates, and our privacy policy.

The Year Ahead 2018

We're off to a great start with the release of the first major update of the year.

Fall 2017

The call center in Generations that so many of you have come to rely on, now has even more functionality.

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Press Releases

IDS Earns TrustArc Privacy Shield Certification

This TrustArc certification demonstrates the commitment IDS has to advancing the privacy and security practices within the homecare industry.

Updated Interface and Scheduling Capabilities

“This update includes a design refresh for the entire site to make the Generations experience even more streamlined and user-friendly.”

Generations for Spanish Speakers

"This is an example of our commitment to the caregiver community. Having technology in a caregiver's native language results in greater job satisfaction and ultimately better outcomes for the clients who receive in-home care."

Mapping and Routing Functionality

Generations and Google Maps integration provides agencies with tools to reduce costs and deliver care quickly.

Generations Releases Wellness Tracking Capability

“The wellness capability enables the homecare agency to monitor the client's condition for red flags to prevent hospital re-admissions. Not only does this keep the client at home but increases the agencies value in marketing services to accountable care organizations.”

Generations Apps Available on Kindle and Fire Phone

For some time now, Generations has offered a mobile version of their SaaS as an app for Android and iPhone users. This week, the company announced the Generations App is now available for Kindle tablets including the Kindle Fire phone.

IDS Earns Series of Privacy Certifications

Generations Homecare Systems by IDS has been independently certified by TRUSTe for Privacy, Trusted Cloud, and EU Safe Harbor framework.

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Industry News

IDS named as Top 10 Solution Provider

Healthcare Tech Outlook named IDS in their list of Top 10 Solution Providers for the home healthcare industry. Click here for the cover story featuring IDS.

Importance of Thorough Documentation

New York State allows up to 11 hours sleep and meal time to be exempt from pay. Workers must document wake and sleep times. If less than 5 hours of uninterupted sleep is achieved then the entire sleep time must be paid.

Future Obstacles for In-Home Care

May 2017. One of the fastest growing professions in America is in-home healthcare, specifically positions for personal care assistants

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