LANCASTER COUNTY, PA — Vizulingo has unveiled an innovative pilot program aimed at addressing the critical caregiver shortage in the U.S. home healthcare industry. By integrating virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI), and gamification, the Vizulingo app offers immersive English language training designed to prepare non-native speakers for caregiving roles, expand the hiring pool, and improve patient care.
Tackling a Workforce Crisis
The home healthcare sector faces a significant shortage, with over 680,000 job vacancies and a turnover rate exceeding 60%. Language barriers, which affect 22-25% of the workforce, contribute to these challenges, leading to $3.75 billion in annual losses. Vizulingo aims to eliminate these obstacles by equipping caregivers with both language proficiency and essential job skills.
“Our goal is to empower home healthcare agencies by providing them with a solution that not only addresses the talent gap but also improves patient outcomes,” said Mark Murphy, CEO of Vizulingo.
How Vizulingo Works
Developed by former NASA employees, Vizulingo is a mobile app that uses cutting-edge VR and AI alongside gamified storytelling to teach English at three times the speed of traditional methods. Users practice in lifelike scenarios, such as patient interactions or household caregiving tasks, helping them build confidence and readiness for real-world responsibilities.
Why It Matters for Agencies
Vizulingo offers several key benefits to home healthcare organizations, including:
- A Larger Talent Pool: Provides non-native speakers with targeted language and caregiving training.
- Lower Turnover: Engaging training improves retention rates.
- Cost Savings: Agencies can save up to $7,500 annually for every retained worker.
- Faster Onboarding: Reduces training time while improving job preparedness.
Pilot Program Details
The exclusive pilot program will launch in January 2025, inviting home healthcare agencies and workforce centers to test this revolutionary approach. Pilot participants will receive 15 learner licenses for $3,999, with a projected 14x return on investment. Pre- and post-program tests will measure progress to ensure tangible results.
Learners are expected to dedicate just 20 minutes per day, and participating agencies will also benefit from a 25% discount on their first-year subscription to Vizulingo’s full platform.
Spaces are limited, making this a unique opportunity to help shape the future of workforce development in home healthcare.
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