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How Palliative Care Can Better Support Transplant Patients’ Caregivers

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Family caregiver support is lacking across organ transplant centers nationwide. Most transplant centers require that a caregiver be present and available to patients in order for them to be considered for a transplant, Montoya told Palliative Care News.

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HHS Unveils National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

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Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers to assist those who care for seriously ill loved ones. Supporting family caregivers is an urgent public health issue, exacerbated by the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.

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Navigating the Challenges of Long-Distance Caregiving: Strategies and Resources

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Long-distance caregiving brings unique challenges, including managing logistics, staying updated on your loved ones well-being, and coping with the emotional toll of not being physically present. Talk with them, their doctors, and any nearby caregivers to get a full picture.

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Improving Inclusive Palliative Care for Transgender Patients

Hospice News

It’s not just past, but also present experiences that are still in existence and impact the quality of care that transgender patients receive,” Fried said. Chosen family versus biological family is an important question, because we want to know who the best caregiver is going to be for a patient,” Morrow said at the NHPCO conference. “A

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Overcoming labor cost challenges in home care through automation

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Thankfully, the advent of automation in home care software presents a viable solution to address these challenges. Administrative burden: Home care agencies often grapple with extensive administrative tasks, such as documentation, billing, and scheduling. 3 Common challenges of labor costs in home care: 1.

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10 Questions to ask when looking for a home care software platform

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How difficult is it for you to keep track of caregiver in-services and certifications? How easily does your current system make it for you to see caregiver arrival times or notify you if they were late for appointments? Do you have the ability to mass-text your caregivers from your current system?

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Education Key to Protecting Hospice Staff from Workplace Violence

Hospice News

Safety is an ever present concern for hospice providers in any setting, but the home may be the toughest for employers to help staff navigate. This also applies to educating family members and caregivers about best safety practices. We both survived it unharmed. That’s the positive thing. Last week, Sen.Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc) and Rep.

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