Tue.Oct 15, 2024

article thumbnail

Exciting Nursing Career Paths for the Aging Nurse

Minority Nurse

Nurses age like everyone else, and you may be a nurse who finds yourself getting older, with decreasing levels of physical stamina and less willingness to push your body to its limits. Slogging away at those 12-hour shifts makes for significant wear and tear, and maybe you feel it’s time for a change because that kind of strain is no longer compatible with your evolving health.

Nursing 97
article thumbnail

The Hospice CARE Act’s Potential to ‘Dramatically Reshape’ End-of-Life Care Delivery

Hospice News

Hospice providers and stakeholders are carefully examining the proposed changes included in the recently introduced Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act as the bill begins its journey through the legislative process. Leading concerns in the industry include the bill’s suggested regulatory reforms to address program integrity in the hospice industry, along with potential changes to reimbursement, caregiver support and palliative care payment pathways.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to Strengthen Bones and Joints at Home

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Maintaining strong bones and joints is crucial for overall health and mobility. It’s not just about preventing conditions like osteoporosis. Strong bones and joints also mean a better quality of life, allowing you to stay active and independent. But how can you achieve this at home? This article will guide you through practical methods to strengthen your bones and joints.

Article 105
article thumbnail

New CMS Medicaid, CHIP Guidance Could Help Clarify Pediatric Palliative Care Payment

Hospice News

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released new guidelines intended to better support state-based pediatric reimbursement systems and help improve equitable health access among youth populations. The new guidance includes best practices for state Medicaid programs and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to implement and comply with early and periodic screening, diagnostic and treatment (EPSDT) coverage requirements.

article thumbnail

3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.

article thumbnail

How to Help Seniors Adapt to Seasonal Weather Changes

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

How to help seniors adapt to seasonal weather changes Seasonal weather changes can be challenging for everyone. For seniors, these changes can be particularly tough. They may face health risks, isolation, and depression. It’s crucial to understand how these changes impact seniors’ well-being. This article provides practical strategies to help seniors adapt to seasonal weather changes.

article thumbnail

Optum’s Home-Based Care Arm Propelling Growth at UnitedHealth Group

Hospice News

UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary OptumHealth is a growth engine for the massive health care and insurance company. In addition to other services OptumHealth holds a substantial home health and hospice business. Optum is in the process of acquiring the home health and hospice provider Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED), with closing expected before the end of the year, pending some regulatory hurdles.

2023 277

More Trending

article thumbnail

Managing the Hospice Payment Cap by Balancing Length of Stay

Hospice News

Careful management of the hospice aggregate cap is key to providers’ sustainability as regulatory scrutiny continues to heat up. The cap is designed to prevent overuse of hospice, put controls on Medicare spending and foster greater access to care among patients. For Fiscal Year 2024, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services set the cap at $33,394.

2025 245
article thumbnail

Traditions Health of Blairsville, GA Awarded Hospice Accreditation

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Blairsville, GA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice 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 Blairsville hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

2008 78
article thumbnail

Assessing the Safety of an Older Loved One’s Home

American In-Home Care

As loved ones age, making their home a secure and comfortable environment becomes crucial. Many older adults prefer aging in place and maintaining their independence in the familiarity of their home. However, assessing the safety of an older loved one’s home involves thoughtful planning and continuous vigilance. Review these key elements of a safe home for older adults to determine if any adjustments are necessary to help a loved one stay protected and comfortable.

article thumbnail

Best Practices: Electronic Visit Verification

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

Whether your home care agency is brand new or has been around for decades, your office may not be getting the most out of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV). From compliance issues to improving workflows, we’ll cover EVV best practices that could save your staff time and sanity. The EVV Trend in Home Care Even if EVV is not mandated in. Read More The post Best Practices: Electronic Visit Verification appeared first on corecubed.

article thumbnail

Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

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.

article thumbnail

Palace of Care – No Surprises

Palliverse

Photo by uzumaki anam on Unsplash When I first met him he was still trying to be as independent as possible. He could’ve rung the bell and asked for water but instead, he walked to the family kitchen area to get the water himself. He refused to use the walker deigning to use only a simple cane. It took him 20 minutes to walk outside for cigarettes but the nicotine and his willpower continued to push him along.

Hospice 52
article thumbnail

Partnering with Home Health for Chronic Lung Conditions

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Healthy Lung Month: Partnering with Home Health Care for Chronic Lung Conditions Understanding the Impact of Chronic Lung Conditions Chronic lung conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis significantly affect patients’ quality of life, limiting their ability to perform daily activities and increasing the risk of hospitalizations.

Hospice 52
article thumbnail

Revolutionizing Healthcare: Harnessing the Power of AI to Unify Diverse Health Data

Daily Nurse

In the world of healthcare, “it’s a team effort,” yet many AI technologies focus solely on physician-provided data, leaving out vital contributions from nurses and rehabilitation therapists. An innovative project co-led by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) aims to change that by harnessing artificial intelligence to unify health data from a wider array of professionals, creating holistic datasets that could revolutionize patient care.

article thumbnail

Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing General anesthesia is a drug-induced loss of consciousness during which patients are not arousable, even with painful stimulation. The ability to maintain ventilatory function independently is often impaired.

Nursing 59
article thumbnail

Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

In this ebook, you will learn about the 18 PHI indicators, the legal requirements and penalties surrounding PHI, and how your healthcare teams should securely exchange this data. Key takeaways from this ebook: Gain confidence in identifying PHI. Acquire practical implementation strategies for exchanging PHI within your organization. Emphasize the importance of using compliant communication tools within healthcare teams.

article thumbnail

Electronic symptom monitoring for home-based palliative care: A systematic review

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Suning Mao (State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China) What is already known about the topic? Home-based palliative care has grown in popularity, but challenges in coordinating care and communication between hospital and home settings can impact transitions, healthcare consumption, care quality, and patient saf