Hospice News
APRIL 17, 2024
The Oregon-based provider Partners in Care has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) due to audit-related claims denials. Partners in Care took this unusual step after pursuing every other available means of redress, including the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) review and appeals process, according to CEO Greg Hagfors.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 17, 2024
Jolene Scatton, RN, Director of Nursing at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton always dreamed of becoming a nurse. “The biggest joy of my career is connecting with patients. You’re like their guardian angel and their safe place,” says Scatton. “On weekends, holidays, birthdays, even during snowstorms – there are always people in the hospital who need you.
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Hospice News
APRIL 17, 2024
Legacy Hospice has acquired Mississippi-based HomeCare Hospice for an undisclosed sum. HomeCare Hospice operates four locations that cover most of its home state. The deal expands Legacy’s footprint in the South. In addition to Mississippi, the company has a presence in seven states. Legacy is a portfolio company of the private equity firm Prairie Capital.
Today's Caregiver
APRIL 17, 2024
I know that mobility has many meanings to family caregivers, wheelchairs and walkers first come to mind. But, the mobility issue that may be the most challenging of all, is what to do when your loved one should no longer be driving.
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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.
Responsive Home Care
APRIL 17, 2024
Though we may dread the alarm going off on Monday mornings, having a career outside of the home is extremely important for many of us. It is a big component of our identity, signifying the time and effort we’ve invested throughout the years and accomplishments we’ve achieved. So what happens when your parents are starting […] The post Yes, You Can Continue Your Career While Caring for Your Parents!
Diversity Nursing
APRIL 17, 2024
Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the broader array of influences and structures impacting everyday living. These determinants are the key drivers of health disparities, leading to unjust and preventable health outcomes. SDOH include factors such as: Economic Stability This includes factors like employment, income, debt, and socioeconomic status.
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Living Assistance Services
APRIL 17, 2024
If your aging loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or is showing other signs of cognitive decline, you may have questions about what this.
Traditions Health
APRIL 17, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Wichita, KS has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Wichita hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Together for Short Lives
APRIL 17, 2024
In her latest blog update, Helena visits Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver. To follow along with her earlier blogs: Blog 1, blog 2, blog 3. Where do I start ? The Paediatric Palliative Care Programme across British Columbia is a truly integrated model of care delivered across hospice, hospital, community, education and research -to […] The post The Palliative Care Programme in British Columbia appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 17, 2024
Cultural competence and cultural safety are crucial to delivering effective care. They are also key to creating working environments where everyone feels valued and able to function at the highest level. If we invest time and energy in understanding and implementing these concepts, the dividends can be invaluable, both individually and collectively.
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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.
Together for Short Lives
APRIL 17, 2024
We are so pleased to announce an amazing two-year partnership with Proxima Group as their chosen charity. This partnership with world-leading procurement and supply chain consultancy will play a crucial role in supporting our mission to ensure that families caring for a child with a life-limiting or life-threatening condition, can access the very best quality […] The post Together for Short Lives announces two-year charity partnership with Proxima Group appeared first on Together for Short
Chicago Caregiving
APRIL 17, 2024
Family caregivers can help shape the outcomes for their loved ones – an ICU nurse explains their vital role Self-care, although often neglected by caregivers, is critical when looking after a loved one. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images By Courtney Graetzer , Vanderbilt University The floor nurse had just told me that my new patient – let’s call her Marie – would not stop screaming.
Accessible Home Health Care
APRIL 17, 2024
Finding activities to do outdoors is key to keeping our senior loved ones happy and healthy as spring and summer approach. In fact, one activity in particular is especially fun to engage in as winter turns into spring. We are talking about bird watching. No matter where you live, there is always a chance of finding some species of bird in your yard, neighborhood, or local parks and walking trails.
Nurse Nacole
APRIL 17, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Cardioversion is a direct current “shock” across the chest or directly across the ventricle to normalize the conduction pattern of a rapidly beating heart. This shock is delivered during the absolute refractory period of the ECG QRS.
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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.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
APRIL 17, 2024
Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) have played a relatively limited role in the hospice space, often overshadowed by UPICs, SMRCs, and Center for Program Integrity audits. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki talk about a recent wave of record requests issued by a RAC named Performant that focus on GIP and Continuous Home Care, and some ideas about how to respond.
Hospice News
APRIL 17, 2024
The lines of palliative and psychiatric services may increasingly intersect as demand for collaborative care swells among seriously ill populations with mental health conditions. Though palliative care and behavioral health collaborations can be beneficial for patients, widespread misconceptions and a fragmented health care system represent significant headwinds curbing growth.
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