Burnout
Staff exhaustion caused by workload or stress.
Definition
Staff exhaustion caused by workload or stress.
Why it matters
Burnout is part of the Operations vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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