Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Limiting hospice access for dementia patients is likely to increase overall health care costs at the end of life, according to recent research. During the past decade, Medicare beneficiaries with dementia who utilized hospice had lower overall health care costs than those who did not, according to the Health Affairs study. The findings provide a window into the impacts of longer hospice stays for dementia patients at a time of heightened regulatory attention around utilization and costs in Medic

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Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Each year, from September 15th through October 15th, Americans honor and celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration where we recognize the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Hispanic or Latino Heritage. The celebration begins on September 15th because it marks the anniversary of when Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua gained independence.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As the health care system changes, hospices may want to focus on diversifying their mix of referral sources. A range of factors are transforming the environment in which home-based care providers operate, including hospices. Among them are value-based payment models, the workforce shortages, regulatory scrutiny and reimbursement that isn’t keeping pace with costs, according to a new research report from Transcend Strategy Group.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Delayna Watkins knows what it’s like to have a hot flash interrupt your life. The Baltimore area nurse remembers being in the middle of a presentation to Maryland hospital executives when she suddenly couldn’t think straight and could tell the hot flash was coming. Watkins, 53, is a nurse and menopause wellness practitioner. She runs a menopause support group and creates TikTok videos to bring attention to menopause symptoms, specifically vasomotor symptoms or VMS.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is resuming its outpatient palliative care program after shutting it down in May. The Washington state-based hospital health system ended the program due to a lack of sufficient reimbursement. The decision sparked outcries in some communities, including donors who in 2018 contributed a combined $2 million to launch the program, the Cascadia Daily News reported.

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Changing Lives Podcast

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Outgoing Hospice Quinte Executive Director Jennifer May-Anderson, left, with Acting Executive Director Petra Lepage outside of Hospice Quinte’s Stan Klemencic Care Centre on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. Hospice Quinte, a leading provider of compassionate end-of-life care, announces the resignation of Jennifer May-Anderson as its Executive Director.

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Living Assistance Services

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Last week on the blog, we shared some tips for dealing with difficult emotions such as stress, anxiety, anger or sadness. This advice.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Sepsis Awareness Month: Know the Signs and Save Lives We observe Sepsis Awareness Month in September as a time to raise awareness of this life-threatening condition. Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection, and it can quickly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. What is sepsis? Sepsis is a medical emergency The post Sepsis Awareness Month: Know the Signs appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing MAO inhibitors prevent the breakdown of monoamines, so the patient taking an MAO inhibitor must avoid sympathomimetic substances and foods that contain tyramine, such as cheese, liver, yogurt, yeast, soy sauce, red wine and beer.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

As the years go by, the natural aging process takes a noticeable toll on our skin. This incredible organ, which has served as our protective shield throughout our lives, undergoes significant transformations. With each passing year, it becomes thinner, drier, and less elastic, creating a canvas that exhibits the passage of time. These changes often give rise to a host of skin concerns, from the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles to the development of age spots and a general loss of that youthf

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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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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

When you enroll in one of our caregiving training programs, we want you to connect to great material and truly helpful support. A year ago, I added weekly office hours on Fridays at 3 p.m. ET with me for participants in our Consultant and Educator programs. I’ve expanded that support to participants in our Facilitator, Specialist, Guide, Conflict Strategist and Family Care Manager training programs.

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Photo by Karim Mansour on Unsplash Some interactions in palliative care with patients and their families can be hard to handle. e.g. breaking bad news to younger people. Some conversations are intense and emotionally draining. In any hospice inpatient unit (IPU) the staff may need to have a number of such conversations with different patients during any given ward round.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

We do our best to keep our career on track as we manage our caregiving responsibilities. Sometimes, though, we need to take a temporary leave because of a crisis, our caree’s decline, our caree’s transition to a different care setting or our caree’s end of life care needs. According to a recent article, The High Wire Act of Caregiving and Saving for Retirement , in The New York Times : “This year, Minnesota and Maine became the latest of 13 states, along with the District

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Healthy Workforce Institute

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

How does a star basketball player become a star? How does a world-renowned neurosurgeon navigate the complexities of the human brain with a scalpel? How do some leaders become legends, leading their teams successfully through crisis and insurmountable challenges? They all have two common traits. First, they didn’t start that way. I haven’t met a well-respected leader yet who embodied the principles of authentic leadership on day one.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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