
HOME101
Understanding & Developing Home Care Budgets
Do you want a better understanding of the key drivers of profitability in the home care sector?
Webinar
$279+GST
Seminar*
$329+GST
Seminar Overview
This program has been designed to enhance the financial skills and acumen of staff involved in the home care budget process and combines practical financial management with the key elements of running a home community care business.
With a focus on the CDC financial model and the financial impacts of deregulation, HOME101 empowers managers to take control of their budget and drive profitability.
Course Outline
Understanding the home care business model
Key influencing factors of the home care business model
The revenue cycle and establishing program parameters including occupancy targets
The importance of a care plan and the impact on the Consumer Directed Care (CDC) budget
Impact of consumer directed care decisions on the business model
Understanding individualised program costings including administration fees and care management fees
Understanding staff costs and oncosts
Rostering principles
Setting administration costs and what are included in package management fees
Developing individualised program budgets and regularly maintaining communication with clients
Understanding income tested fees and their impact on the budget
Strategies to expand the home care business including pros and cons of providing incentives and discounts
Managing third party contractors and WHS in the home care operating environment
Pros and cons of waiving basic daily fees
Managing consumer expectations and assisting them to understand and manage their budget
Suggested Participants
This program has been developed to enhance the skills of Care Managers, Case Managers, Admissions and Placement Officers, Finance and Administration Staff, Area Managers and Regional Managers.
This program will also provide a valuable insight into the home care business model for Board Members, Executive Team members, Internal and External Auditors.
2022 Dates
Thursday, 9 June 1pm - 4pm AEST
Wednesday, 17 August 1pm - 4pm AEST
Tuesday, 25 October 1pm - 4pm AEST
Program Testimonial
"The session gave plenty of opportunity for real life problem solving. Highlights the potential dangers in dropping the ball or lax in any area." - Cheryl, Mitchelton QLD
*Seminar Pricing relates to face-to-face seminars that CareCFO schedules in our training calendar. Please check individual entries in the training calendar to see if they are webinars or seminars. Webinars are denoted with a green dot, seminars are denoted with a blue dot.

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