Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2024
Dr. Joe Rotella, chief medical officer of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), calls on hospices to maintain their core principles amid a churning sea of regulatory and economic changes. Rotella began his medical career as a primary care physician in a small, rural town in central New Hampshire, where he stayed for 12 years.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 17, 2024
Robin Geiger, DNP, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FNP-BC, NEA-BC, is an accomplished, results-driven, board-certified nurse executive with over 20 years of hands-on clinical leadership experience. Dr. Geiger ’ s professional focus is on health equity and clinician advocacy. Through the ACT (Advocacy, Career, Tools) program for all clinicians within the Ingenovis Health brands, Dr.
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Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2024
Blue Ridge Hospice Welcomes New VP of IT Virginia-based Blue Ridge Hospice has named Mohamad Hamad as its new vice president of information technology. Hamad will be responsible for implementing new technologies at the hospice organization that create operational efficiencies, improve patient care delivery and support its strategic initiatives. Technology will play a key role in Blue Ridge Hospice’s ability to grow and sustain its services in the face of rising demand, according to President and
Daily Nurse
JUNE 17, 2024
Every nurse is familiar with the underlying anxiety of not working a holiday. At the core of that anxiety is a specific fear: the fear of receiving a desperate call from a nurse manager asking them to come into work despite the fact they’re not on holiday rotation. Likewise, every nurse manager maintains a similar level of dread during the holidays and when the summer rolls around.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2024
The Indiana-based Center for Hospice Care (CHC) has unveiled a new palliative care program, branded as Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope is designed to provide patients with interdisciplinary palliative care in the home setting. Their care model includes services from nurse practitioners, palliative care nurses, community health workers, spiritual care providers and volunteers.
Accessible Home Health Care
JUNE 17, 2024
The internet is everywhere and a big part of life for everyone. Navigating potential dangers can be pretty easy if you ensure you are participating in good internet safety practices. However, for our senior loved ones, the internet might be a place that confuses and overwhelms them. Ensuring you are there to reassure them that they are safe to navigate this unknown can go a long way toward keeping your loved one safe.
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AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 17, 2024
Men’s Health Month: Optimizing Care for Aging Males with Home Health Care Services Men’s Health Month offers an opportunity to emphasize the unique healthcare needs of the aging male population. This demographic often faces distinct challenges, including a higher prevalence of chronic conditions and a tendency to delay seeking medical attention [1].
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 17, 2024
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, it is crucial to prioritize inclusivity to deliver top-notch care to all patients. This is especially significant when tending to LGBTQ+ individuals, who often encounter distinct obstacles and inequalities in healthcare. As Nurses, we play a vital role in championing patient care and establishing a warm and inclusive environment.
Responsive Home Care
JUNE 17, 2024
Summertime is a prime time for power outages. For many of us, it is a minor inconvenience; however for older adults, it may cause an actual safety concern. The simplest way to handle sudden power outages is through proactive preparation to ensure older loved ones are equipped and prepared to ride out the storm, giving […] The post Power Outage Tips for Seniors: Prepare Now to Prevent Problems Later!
Caring Senior Service
JUNE 17, 2024
As we age, the risks associated with fires in the home can increase due to various factors. Seniors aged 85 and older have the highest risk of dying in a fire. Therefore, seniors and their caregivers should be particularly vigilant about fire safety. This quick guide provides 10 essential fire safety tips to help seniors stay safe and secure in their homes.
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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.
Caregiver Support Services
JUNE 17, 2024
Prioritizing and enhancing mental health for elders is vital as it significantly impacts their overall quality of life, cognitive function, and emotional well-being. Caregivers need to adopt proactive measures that help elder loved ones live happier, more fulfilling lives. Discover simple ways you can boost and promote mental health for elders. Social Engagement Social interaction plays a vital role in maintaining mental health.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
JUNE 17, 2024
Introduction National Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) Week is a special time dedicated to recognizing the hard work and dedication of CNAs across the country. These healthcare heroes play a crucial role in patient care, often providing the essential support that makes a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families. In this blog, we’ll explore the history of National CNA Week and thoughtful gift ideas for the CNAs in your life.
Traditions Health
JUNE 17, 2024
When you think about the members of your care team you see most frequently, you may think of your certified nursing assistant (CNA). These selfless caregivers provide near-constant support for so many aspects of patients’ lives. That includes medical care, lifestyle support, and being someone to talk to. This June 13-19, we celebrate Certified Nursing Assistants Week.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 17, 2024
Vicki Jackson, MD MPH FAAHPM 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. Vicki Jackson, MD MPH 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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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Changing Lives Podcast
JUNE 17, 2024
Grief can be a difficult thing to work through. It can make everyday tasks like going to work or doing basic chores hard or impossible to do. It’s one thing to go through the death of a loved one alongside another friend or family member as you mourn that person’s death together, but what can you do to help someone you know who is working through the death of someone you didn’t know?
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 17, 2024
Richard Leiter, MD MA 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. Richard Leiter, MD MA has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care. Who has most influenced your work and how have they shaped your contributions?
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 17, 2024
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Chemekki McConnellsharing her personal story of caregiving.
Together for Short Lives
JUNE 17, 2024
Together for Short Lives, in partnership with Morrisons, has a profound impact on the lives of families facing the challenges of having a seriously ill child. The experiences of two Morrisons colleagues, Matt and Davina, offer a glimpse into the practical and emotional support provided by children’s hospices, illustrating the importance of these services.
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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.
Together for Short Lives
JUNE 17, 2024
Francesca Lennon, a dedicated children’s hospice nurse, has returned with another epic fundraiser: swapping her uniform for cycling shorts to raise vital funds for children’s hospices across the UK. Over the next seven days, during Children’s Hospice Week 2024, Francesca and her team will cycle 54 miles each day – a mile for every children’s […] The post Pedal power challenge raises money for children’s hospices appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
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