AJN Off the Charts

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Image credit: AHVAP.org (Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals) Baxter International’s North Cove Facility in North Carolina was severely damaged by Hurricane Helene on September 26, 2024. The temporary closure of that facility and production interruption has resulted in significant shortages in intravenous, dialysis, and irrigation fluids and supply disruption impacting health care facilities across the United States.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The auditing environment has heated up in the hospice industry, with inconsistencies reportedly proliferating among the various types of regulatory enforcement activity — particularly those performed by Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs). The issue has some hospice providers delving deeper into a range of compliance strategies. Differences exist in the scope of data being reviewed by MAC auditors, as well as the audit appeals approval and denial processes, said Ashley Arnold, senior vice

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Aging Life Care Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many will have the difficult conversations of how to care for mom or dad. These conversations can be emotionally charged and test sibling bonds. How to Overcome & Manage Sibling Conflict with Aging … Continue reading Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict → The post Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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Life & Death Matters

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

National Grief and Bereavement Day is a time to reflect on the profound impact of loss and the vital role of community support during times of grief. This day prompts us to recognize the universal nature of loss, the individual experience of grief, and the power of collective empathy and care facilitated by communities. This […] The post Marking National Grief and Bereavement Day: Palliative Care Training and Resources to Support Compassionate Community Caregiving appeared first on Life an

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Responsive Home Care

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It’s here! The festive holiday season is well underway, full of laughter, decorations, and of course, family get-togethers. But let’s be real: it can also be filled with stress, tempting treats, and a frantic pace that leaves everyone just a little frazzled. If you are a caregiver for a senior loved one, you understand how […] The post The Holiday Blood Pressure Management Tips You Need for a Senior With Hypertension appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Bayshore Care Home

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When it comes to choosing care options for a loved one, there are many misconceptions about what home care services actually offer. At Bayshore Home Care, we believe in providing. The post Five Myths About Home Care – Debunked! first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare, working tirelessly to provide the best care for their patients. However, the demands of long shifts, high-stress environments, and constant vigilance can take a toll on their physical and mental well-being. The American Nurses Association and McKinsey & Company surveyed nurses’ health and well-being, and the results indicated that much work remains to support nurses wholly. 56% of nurses surveyed indicated they were experiencing burnout symptoms l

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

As a nurse for almost thirty years, I’ve spent time on the clinician’s side of the stethoscope and as a healthcare consumer. I’ve recently had the opportunity to spend a great deal of time as a patient, and from my perspective, the patient experience is often sadly lacking. Is this how it really needs to be? It’s Never Fun to be a Patient No one expects the experience of being a patient to be fun, but we have the right to hope that it’s as positive as possible; unfo

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Cardiogenic shock results when more than 40% of the myocardium becomes dysfunctional from ischemia, inflammation, toxins or immune injury. Impaired baseline cardiac function can contribute to the development of circulatory shock.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The rationale behind the U.S. Justice Department’s lawsuit against Optum and Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED) is multi-faceted, citing potential adverse impacts on competition, home-based care workers and payers. Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in June 2023 penned its agreement to acquire Amedisys in an all-cash transaction of $101 per share, or about $3.3 billion.

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