Hospice News
MAY 28, 2024
The proposed 2.6% payment increase for hospices is insufficient in today’s economic climate, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) indicated in comments on the 2025 proposed payment rule. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in March issued its 2025 proposed hospice rule, which if finalized would include a 2.6% increase in the per diem base rate.
Daily Nurse
MAY 28, 2024
Michael Charlton was recently named CEO of AtlantiCare , a healthcare organization operating across five counties in southern New Jersey and serving a region of 1 million residents. In conversation with Mr. Charlton, we learned more about AtlantiCare’s mission and his philosophy for being a transformational leader in the 21st-century healthcare space.
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Hospice News
MAY 28, 2024
Honing clinical scheduling and onboarding models is key to sustaining the hospice nurse workforce as demand for these clinicians rises and wages lag compared to those in other settings. Future generations of health care clinicians may be woefully unprepared to address both the quantity and and the complexity of emotional, physical and spiritual needs among a swelling aging population nearing the end of life.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 28, 2024
Being a Nurse is demanding. With long shifts, often erratic schedules, and the constant need to be alert and energetic, maintaining a healthy diet can be challenging. However, with some strategic meal prep, it's possible to nourish your body effectively while saving time and reducing stress. Here are some quick and nutritious meal prep ideas tailored for Nurses on the go.
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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.
Hospice News
MAY 28, 2024
Stoneridge Hospice has opened a new palliative care branch in Scottsdale, Arizona. Staff at the de novo will provide pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, coordination of care and assistance with advanced care planning. “Our decision to establish a palliative care branch in Scottsdale aligns with our mission to provide comfort, dignity and support to individuals and families during challenging times,” said Patti Brazel, executive director at Stoneridge Hospice
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 28, 2024
The June issue of AJN is now live. Obesity, which is depicted on the June cover , has steadily increased in prevalence in the United States over the past three decades. This month’s AJN Reports , “Weight Loss Medications: Stigma and Shortages,” takes a close look at the multifaceted implications of new medications to treat obesity. (Also see editor-in-chief Carl Kirton’s editorial, “A Paradigm Shift in Obesity Care.” ) “Nursing Care for Patients After Urostomy Surgery&#
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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 28, 2024
Eric Goodlev. MD Cleveland Clinic 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. Eric Goodlev, MD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Caring Senior Service
MAY 28, 2024
In today’s workforce, the number of employees who are also family caregivers is rising. Many people are balancing work with caring for elderly parents, children with special needs, or sick spouses. Employers who recognize and support these employees can benefit from increased loyalty, reduced absenteeism, and improved morale. Learn how employers can support family caregivers effectively.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 28, 2024
Caring for a loved one undergoing stroke recovery at home requires a combination of compassion, knowledge, and practical skills. Freedom Home Care understands the complexities of stroke recovery and offers expert guidance and support for caregivers. Here are essential tips for providing optimal stroke recovery home care: Understanding the Effects of Stroke Stroke survivors may experience a wide range of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes based on the areas of the brain affect
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 28, 2024
Elise Carey, MD FACP FAAHPM Mayo Clinic AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Elise Carey, MD FACP FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionaries in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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Nurse Nacole
MAY 28, 2024
Category: Fundamentals The human shoulder joint is remarkable for its degrees of motion. The glenohumeral joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body, largely because of the loose joint capsule and the shallow nature of the glenoid fossa.
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