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.

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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.

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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.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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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

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Responsive Home Care

JULY 11, 2024

Common small successes for a person with dementia—like tying their own shoes or fixing what they want to have for lunch—can feel monumental. These experiences boost self-confidence for someone with dementia while strengthening their sense of identity in the middle of the difficulties they are facing. One important part of taking care of a senior […] The post How to Boost Self-Confidence for Someone With Dementia appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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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.

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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.

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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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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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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.

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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.

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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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