Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Though the number of hospice M&A deals plummeted in 2023 compared to prior years, deals are still being made, and the industry may see a rebound in 2024. Transaction volume declined in the hospice and home-based care space in 2023, following the two record-breaking prior years. Only three hospice deals took place in the third quarter of this year compared to 11 in Q3 2022 and 18 in the same period in 2021, according to data from the M&A advisory firm The Braff Group.

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HopeHealth

JANUARY 19, 2024

There’s a reason you’re more vulnerable to stress in winter. Luckily, there are also simple ways to lift the winter blues — including tiny changes you can start today. The post 10 ways to manage stress in winter appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Unity Hospice and Palliative Care of Greater Houston has unveiled a five-year general inpatient (GIP) service agreement with the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Health. The hospice will provide GIP care across the health system’s four hospitals. UTMB Health’s service region includes 10 cities in Texas. Among the driving forces behind the service agreement is a rising demand for end-of-life care among patients with complicated and intensive symptoms, according to Natalie Leriger, execut

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 19, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Patients with a tracheostomy tube generally cannot generate sufficient pressure to initiate a strong cough and facilitate airway clearance. In addition to an impaired cough mechanism, immune responses are often blunted.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2024

Hospices and other post-acute health care providers lag behind hospitals and ambulatory settings when it comes to electronic health record (EMR) interoperability. More than 85% of ambulatory practices and 95% of hospitals have adopted and use some form of EMR to document patient care and share data to varying degrees, according to a new report from the U.S.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

JANUARY 19, 2024

The scientific programme for the 13th World Research Congress of the EAPC is available on the congress website. [link] The congress will be held in Barcelona on 16 – 18 May 2024 and registration is now open. Please note this is a preliminary programme and details may be subject to change The post EAPC 2024 Congress: Preliminary programme now available appeared first on EAPC.

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Caregiver Support Services

JANUARY 19, 2024

Entrusting the care of your loved one to a caregiver is a significant decision, and it’s vital that you remain vigilant to ensure their safety and well-being. Even after you hire someone, you need to be on the lookout for indicators that something isn’t working with the arrangement. With that, it’s crucial to recognize the signs you may need to replace your loved one’s caregiver.

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Palliverse

JANUARY 19, 2024

Photo by Christina Rumpf on Unsplash I was asked the other day what I did to switch off from my work every day, given the intense interactions that might be part of a normal day at hospice. I do perform a ritual at the end of the day. I take off my ID badge and place it in my drawer. I also put away any equipment I might be carrying, in particular my stethoscope.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 19, 2024

As a hospice nurse, you understand the importance of accurate, detailed documentation. However, composing hospice narrative notes can be challenging and leave you feeling frustrated. What if I told you there’s a simple way to compose nursing notes? Well, there is! By following these four simple steps, you can enhance the quality and effectiveness of your documentation without sacrificing your precious time.

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