Hospice News
JULY 11, 2024
The Pennant Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has agreed to acquire Signature Healthcare at Home’s hospice and home health assets for a price tag of $80 million. Pennant is the holding company for a group of independent hospice, home health and senior living providers located across 13 states. The company announced the transaction in a statement on Thursday.
Aging Life Care Association
JULY 11, 2024
Practical Tips from an Expert As many aging adults face the prospect of leaving their homes for smaller living spaces, there are a few key strategies that can make the transition happen in a much less stressful and smooth fashion. I like to think of it as rightsizing, not downsizing. Start with the basics Often … Continue reading Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing → The post Tips for Rightsizing not Downsizing appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.
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Hospice News
JULY 11, 2024
Calvary Hospital in New York City is a progenitor of the hospice and palliative care models, but it has its eyes on the future nevertheless. The only hospital in the nation that is specifically devoted to hospice and palliative care, Calvary is celebrating the125th anniversary of its founding this year. The faith-based organization was established in 1899 by a group of Catholic widows who called themselves the Women of Calvary.
Daily Nurse
JULY 11, 2024
Simulation sessions can help maintain clinician proficiency and prepare staff members to be part of the multidisciplinary team during high-risk procedures that happen suddenly and infrequently. One such situation is an emergency resternotomy in the intensive care unit (ICU) for patients recovering from cardiac surgery who experience cardiac arrest. The surgery involves reopening the patient’s chest after defibrillation did not resuscitate them.
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Hospice News
JULY 11, 2024
Efforts to establish potential payment mechanisms for high-acuity palliative services within the Medicare Hospice Benefit will require greater clarity from regulators, according to the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC). The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2025 proposed hospice payment rule contained a request for information (RFI) on the potential implementation of reimbursement pathways for “high intensity palliative care services,” such as chemotherapy, bloo
Caring Senior Service
JULY 11, 2024
As someone who wasn't an avid cyclist, embarking on a 10,000-mile e-bike journey across 3 months was a transformative experience for me. The physical benefits were undeniable, and it opened my eyes to the value of biking as a form of exercise for all ages. However, I recognize that not everyone can hit the road for such extensive rides. Recumbent bikes allow seniors to enjoy the benefits of cycling without the risks of road biking.
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Traditions Health
JULY 11, 2024
Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Idabel, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Idabel home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
NHPCO
JULY 11, 2024
For Immediate Release July 11, 2024 Dr. Bernice Catherine Harper photographed at NHPCO’s offices circa 2008 (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance mourn the recent passing of Dr. Bernice Catherine Harper, MSW, MScPH, LLD, and celebrate her remarkable life of leadership and service to our professional community and the world.
Nurse Nacole
JULY 11, 2024
Category: Fundamentals The major advantages of amlodipine are (1) the slow onset of action and the long duration of activity and (2) the vast experience with this drug in hypertension. It was the first of the longer-acting “second-generation” calcium channel blockers.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
JULY 11, 2024
It’s that time of year again when HIS and CAHPS non-compliance letters are sent out. While it can be an uphill battle, all may not be lost if you receive a notice of non-compliance. Join Husch Blackwell's Meg Pekarski as she talks with Jake Harris , who shares insights on what matters in these appeals and how he helped so many hospices across the country over the last several years avoid detrimental rate cuts.
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JULY 11, 2024
Milagros Silva, MD FAAHPM Weill Cornell Medicine – New York Presbyterian Hospital AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Milagros Silva, MD FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
GeriPal
JULY 11, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary In May we did a podcast on KidneyPal (the integration of palliative care in renal disease) , which made us think, hmmm… one organ right next door is the liver. Maybe we should do a podcast on LiverPal? (or should we call it HepatoPal?) On today’s podcast, we do that by inviting four palliative care leaders who are integrating palliative care into the care of those with liver disease: Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, and Amy Johnson.
Minority Nurse
JULY 11, 2024
Nurses who are creative, curious, and passionate about expanding their nursing careers often find a nursing business to be an ideal path for them. These nurses, also known as “nursepreneurs,” provide exceptional patient care and are natural innovators and problem-solvers, bringing innovation to the nursing profession. As role models and mentors, nursepreneurs inspire other nursing professionals to explore entrepreneurial endeavors, driving positive change in nursing.
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