Diversity Nursing
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
As Gen Z Nurses begin to enter the workforce, they bring fresh perspectives and unique expectations for their careers. This generation— born roughly between 1997 and 2012—has been raised in an era where digital technology is not only a tool but an integral part of daily life. As such, they are the first truly digital native generation, and their approach to work reflects this.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Jimmy Panetta (D-California) have introduced a bill that would reform aspects of the hospice Special Focus Program (SFP). If enacted, the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act also would increase the penalty for hospices that do not report quality measure data to 10% by 2027, up from 4% currently. The SFP has the authority to impose enforcement remedies against hospices with poor performance based on its algorithm.
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Living Assistance Services
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
November is here and with it comes a solemn occasion that’s important to many Canadians: Remembrance Day. A time to honour those who made.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
U.S. health care is moving steadily towards value-based reimbursement, and having a robust palliative care program can help hospices ensure they are not left behind. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is working to ensure that 100% of Medicare beneficiaries are aligned with a risk-based payment model by 2030. This can include Medicare Advantage and Accountable Care Organization (ACOs) programs.
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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.
Caregiver Support Services
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Research suggests that over 60 million people in the world work in the healthcare industry. Caring for people, providing essential healthcare services and developing new technologies, treatments and tools through research and development are just some of the many career paths on offer. If you’re thinking about changing careers, or you have ambitions to enter the medical field, this guide will help you decide if a career in healthcare is the right choice for you.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Choice Health at Home will acquire Accentra Home Health and Hospice, headquartered in Oklahoma City. The transaction will extend Choice’s Oklahoma footprint to cover about 90% of the state, including urban and rural communities, the company indicated. Choice is backed by the private equity firms Coltala Holdings and Trive Capital and also serves patients in Kansas, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Nevada.
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Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In a heartwarming display of compassion and dedication, Heather Braden, an RN at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Cente r in Rome, Georgia, has been honored as the Daily Nurse Nurse of the Week. Her recent actions exemplify what it means to be a nurse—going above and beyond to help those in need, especially during challenging times. Recently, Braden encountered a single mother and her special-needs daughter who were facing an unimaginable crisis.
Nurse Nacole
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Category: Critical Care Nursing Pulse oximetry measures the percentage of arterial hemoglobin that is in the oxyhemoglobin state. It reflects the amount of oxygen that hemoglobin is carrying as a percent of the maximum it can carry.
Bayshore Care Home
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
November marks the beginning of National Home Care Month! During this time we want to recognize the essential role home care providers play in our communities. At Bayshore Home Care, The post Bayshore Home Care Celebrates National Home Care Month first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Hospices are facing a sea of uncertainties in the wake of Wednesday’s presidential election results. Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president of the United States. The former president received the majority of popular and electoral votes over Vice President Kamala Harris. Hospice and home health providers will need to work with policymakers to address the needs of seriously and terminally ill populations, said Tom Koutsoumpas, CEO of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice
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