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How to Take Care of Yourself as a Caregiver

Caregiver Support Services

Whether they are working professionally or caring for a loved one, a caregiver’s day largely revolves around meeting or catering to the needs of others. While this is admirable, it often means that their own needs are neglected. For example, a recent study found that 79% of caregivers feel stressed or anxious on a regular basis. If this is something that you can empathize with as a caregiver, this is a clear sign that things need to change.

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Patient, Staff Satisfaction Biggest ROIs of Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Improved patient and staff satisfaction are among the most significant returns on investment for hospices that are pouring greater resources into trauma-informed training. The ability to build a trusting relationship with patients and their families is a key skill set for any hospice professional to possess, but one that takes on a profoundly different meaning when caring for survivors of abuse, violence and trauma.

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Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain

HopeHealth

Chaplains help patients at the end of life connect to whatever they find spiritually meaningful. But what does that mean, and how does it help? Our chaplain explains. The post Where do you find the sacred? Reflections of a hospice chaplain appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice Provider Compassus Forms JV with Providence Health System

Hospice News

The home-based care provider Compassus has established a joint venture with the health system Providence. Through the JV, Compassus will assume management of Providence’s home-based care business lines, with each company owning a 50% stake. Services offered through the JV will include hospice, palliative care, home health and private duty nursing, branded as Providence at Home with Compassus.

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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.

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Celebrating Home Health Physical Therapy

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

National Physical Therapy Month: Celebrating the Impact of Physical Therapy in Home Health Care October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time to celebrate the incredible work that Physical Therapists (PTs) do every day to enhance the lives of our patients. In the home health care setting, PTs play a critical role in helping patients The post Celebrating Home Health Physical Therapy appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Customizing a Palliative Program to Patient, Payer Priorities

Hospice News

While some palliative care programs mirror the hospice model, more operators are working to tailor their services to patients’ specific needs, with varying intensity. This is increasingly important as payment shifts towards value-based payment models in which demonstrating cost savings is crucial to success. Providers need to demonstrate strong performance on quality scores as well as a track record of effectively preventing avoidable hospitalizations, readmissions and emergency department visit

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How to Update Your Estate Plan After Major Life Changes

Elder Care Matters

Learn how to update your estate plan after major life changes such as marriage, divorce, the birth of a grandchild, or the sale of a major asset. This guide outlines the steps you need to take to ensure your estate plan remains up-to-date and relevant. The post How to Update Your Estate Plan After Major Life Changes appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Texas Nurses Rock CPR: Using Sabrina Carpenter’s Hit to Save Lives!

Daily Nurse

What if the catchy song stuck in your head all summer could help save a life? Three incredible labor and delivery nurses from Texas—Julie Watson, Nicole Curry , and Alyssa Gonzalez—are proving just that by using Sabrina Carpenter’s hit “ Please Please Please ” as a guide for performing CPR! Recognized as Daily Nurse’s Nurses of the Week , these talented healthcare professionals took to TikTok to showcase how the song’s upbeat rhythm can effectively direct chest comp

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Ketamine use leads to the blockade of catecholamine reuptake and blood pressure is generally well supported. It also induces bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and is well tolerated in patients with reactive airway disease.

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What’s Good and Bad in Hospice Right Now: A Conversation with Greg Grabowski, Partner at Hospice Advisors

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske is joined by long-time hospice friend and industry guru Greg Grabowski. They turned the microphone on their usually private (but always lively) discussions on what’s going on in the wide world of hospice. To make it especially fun, they each prepared, but did not share prior to recording, their own list of what’s working and not working in hospice right now.

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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.