Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

A New Jersey state bill recently passed that establishes community-based palliative care benefits under Medicaid. The new legislation includes coverage for specialized medical care, emotional and spiritual support, as well as pain and symptom relief for Medicaid beneficiaries with advanced illnesses, including both adult and pediatric populations. The state’s Department of Human Services (DHS) has two years to implement the changes.

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HopeHealth

DECEMBER 8, 2023

With the help of two professional actors, kids and teens at Camp BraveHeart tapped into the power of theater to navigate grief. The post How a theater workshop helps kids and teens navigate grief appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Hospice providers will be looking to Congress in 2024 to address issues related to program integrity, quality improvement and industry-wide workforce pressures. As legislative efforts develop, hospices may want to focus their attention on a few key legislators. Though hospice is largely a community-based business, actions on the national level can have a huge impact.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Three members of Girl Scout Troop 96028 from Maywood, NJ, brought smiles to the faces of countless frontline healthcare workers at Hackensack University Medical Center recently when they delivered hundreds of “Smile Goody Bags.” The scouts raised money by posting a “Have You Thanked a Nurse Today” plea on social media. With the donated money, they purchased special snacks , soothing self-care products, and an array of other surprises, which they stuffed into hundreds of special gift bags ̵

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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.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Recent health equity initiatives in hospice reimbursement may reverberate impacts into providers’ staff recruitment and retention strategies, particularly when it comes to leadership roles. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) in 2021 announced a “strategy refresh” that included focus on health care equity in payment model design.

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Nurse Nacole

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Digital intubation uses the index and middle fingers to blindly direct the endotracheal tube into the larynx. It is particularly well suited to the prehospital situation, such as when a trapped victim cannot be positioned for intubation.

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