Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AccentCare recently tapped Steward Health Care COO Laura Tortorella as its new CEO. A look at her background reveals some of the reasons Tortorella may be well-suited for the role. The Dallas-based home health and hospice provider announced on Sept. 14 that Tortorella would succeed former CEO Stephan Rodgers as he steps down. AccentCare is a portfolio company of the private equity firm Advent International. “Laura has one of the sharpest analytical and entrepreneurial mindsets in the field

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Nursing has always held health equity as a critical value in many ways. Nurses strive to deliver the best care to all patients, independent of socioeconomic status, gender, race, or other factors. Health equity arguably gets even more attention than in the past. And that attention also occurs in nursing schools, where nurses are presented with the concept of health equity.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Guaranteed’s New SVP of Growth, Strategy Tech-enabled hospice startup Guaranteed has named Ryan Malone as its new senior vice president of growth and strategy. Before joining Guaranteed, Malone served as vice president of sales and partnerships at mental health provider Thriveworks since 2021. Previously, he was head of growth at Mavencare, and served in sales manager and director roles at Hometeam from 2013 to 2016.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Kimberly McClintick, MSN, RN, the children’s school health coordinator at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, embarked on a mission in 2018 to elevate the experience of school nurses across the state. Through surveys and conversations, she discovered a crucial need for mentors, particularly in rural communities, where school nurses often find themselves as the sole healthcare provider for an entire district.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Recent research has tied nurses’ insufficient knowledge of palliative care to underutilization of those services in various countries worldwide. Researchers from the School of Nursing at Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Guang’an Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine’s director office recently performed a systematic review of various studies throughout the globe that examined nurses’ knowledge of palliative care.

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Responsive Home Care

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

When we think about what to expect in dementia, the first thing that typically springs to mind is the loss of memory. Cognitive decline is a hallmark effect of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, but there are so many other areas of life that are impacted as well. As a matter of fact, […] The post What to Expect in Dementia: The Impact on All 5 Senses appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Community Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As we age, the importance of companionship and emotional well-being becomes increasingly evident. For seniors, finding sources of joy, comfort, and connection is essential to leading fulfilling lives. In recent years, a heartwarming trend has emerged among seniors: the adoption of pets as furry companions. Beyond being lovable companions, it has been proven that pets play a significant role in the health and emotional wellbeing of their seniors.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Use of Lasix in Hospice Care When it comes to hospice care, our team is focused solely on providing comfort and pain-free care to hospice care patients. For both hospice patients and their families, coping with terminal illness brings about a wide array of emotional worries and concerns. In addition to emotional stress, those The post The Use of Lasix in Hospice appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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The Bucket-List Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Erroneous blood pressure measurements may result from several factors. Falsely low blood pressure may be caused by using an overly wide cuff, by placing excessive pressure on the head of the stethoscope, or by rapid cuff deflation.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Care For The Aging As the global population continues to age, the importance of senior rehabilitation services becomes increasingly evident. Many seniors face physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges as they grow older. This makes it crucial to provide comprehensive care to maintain their quality of life. Occupational therapy plays a pivotal role in this endeavor, addressing seniors’ unique needs and helping them regain independence and functionality.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Use of Lasix in Hospice Care When it comes to hospice care, our team is focused solely on providing comfort and pain-free care to hospice care patients. For both hospice patients and their families, coping with terminal illness brings about a wide array of emotional worries and concerns. In addition to emotional stress, those The post The Use of Lasix in Hospice appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Photo by Husna Miskandar on Unsplash Hospice/Palliative Care people have a reputation for being nice to patients and patients’ families. We try and treat people with respect and kindness. We try to be compassionate in our dealings with people who are extremely unwell, people who are dying and their loved ones. When time is short we want to deal with people in a calm fashion.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

While not new, the number and scope of Targeted Probe and Educate (TPE) reviews have soared to new heights. At the same time, more hospices are facing the uncomfortable position of moving to a second and sometimes third round of review. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki share how they have successfully navigated clients through the TPE process.

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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.

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

For Immediate Release September 20, 2023 (Alexandria, Virginia) – On September 18, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), LeadingAge, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) met with a representative on the Domestic Policy Council, representing the Biden administration, to discuss major issues with the current design of the hospice special focus program (SFP).

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