Tue.Jul 16, 2024

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‘Jury Is Out’ on Hospice CARES Act’s Proposed Payment Reforms

Hospice News

The hospice community is contributing input to the development of the forthcoming Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act. Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is in the process of drafting the bill that, if enacted, would represent the most significant reforms to date for hospice payment and oversight. The legislation is currently in a discussion draft phase, which has been circulated among the nation’s major industry trade associations and their members for feedback.

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NYU Langone Achieves Fifth Consecutive Magnet Status for Nursing Excellence

Daily Nurse

NYU Langone has once again been distinguished by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) with Magnet recognition for the fifth consecutive time, a rare and esteemed accolade. This recognition underscores the exceptional nursing care provided at NYU Langone’s Manhattan hospitals and key ambulatory sites in the city, setting it apart from its peers.

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Bereaved Families Face ‘Devastating’ Impacts of Hospice Fraud

Hospice News

Fraudulent activity in the hospice space may be leaving some families without sufficient bereavement support. Fraudulent hospice schemes can take a tremendous toll on families that have lost loved ones who received poor or negligent end-of-life care, according to Cheryl Kraus, director of government affairs and policy at the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS).

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The Crucial Importance of Diversity in the Nursing Field

Diversity Nursing

In the constantly changing landscape of healthcare, Nurses play a vital role as the cornerstone of healthcare systems. They offer essential care, support, and education to patients. It is crucial for the field of Nursing to embrace Diversity, as it not only promotes social justice but also significantly improves quality of care, fosters innovation, and mirrors the diverse communities Nurses serve.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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State Legislators Mulling Bill Allowing LPNs to Make Death Pronouncements

Hospice News

The Pennsylvania state Senate has approved a bill proposing to expand staffing requirements around death proclamations to include a wider breadth of hospice clinicians. If enacted, the legislation would allow licensed practical nurses (LPNs) providing hospice care to make death pronouncements. Death pronouncement requirements in the state are currently limited to professional registered nurses (RNs), medical doctors, physician assistants and coroners under the Vital Statistics Law of 1953.

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Home Health Aide in Pasco County, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Surrounding Areas

Bayshore Care Home

What To Expect When Hiring A Home Health Aide For A Terminally Ill Patient? Home health aides are often hired and assigned to patients by home health agencies, nursing homes, The post Home Health Aide in Pasco County, Clearwater, Tampa, St. Petersburg and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Caregivers Can Tackle Life’s Stressors By Keeping These Things In Mind

Caregiver Support Services

Stress often infiltrates our daily lives, disrupting our sense of peace and well-being. For caregivers, it’s especially important to learn to recognize the triggers that create those feelings and manage them effectively, not only in order to improve their quality of life but also to ensure that they’re able to do their jobs to the best of their ability.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Loop diuretics, including the most commonly used furosemide and torsemide, inhibit the Na+/K+/2Cl- cotransporter associated with the transport of chloride across the lining cells of the ascending limb of the loop of Henle.

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Dreaming of a Monarch Book

Elaine Mansfield

In a dream: I stand at tall windows overlooking a big city. I’m here to sign a publishing agreement about my butterfly book. Two women and I laugh with delight as we imagine what might be. A man in a business suit joins us carrying a shallow bowl of thick black ink. He carefully places the bowl on the table, puts his palm in the ink, and leaves his hand print on a piece of thick white paper.

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Ageism and Elections: Louise Aronson and Ken Covinsky

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Emergency podcast! We’ve been asked by many people, mostly junior/mid career faculty, to quickly record a podcast on ageism and the elections. People are feeling conflicted. On the one hand, they have concerns about cognitive fitness of candidates for office. On the other hand, they worry about ageism. There’s something happening here, and what it is ain’t exactly clear.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.