Hospice News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Recent regulatory moves aimed at greater transparency and consistency in the structure of joint venture valuations may impact how hospices approach these partnerships. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) recently introduced a new rule that will require newly formed joint ventures (JVs) to disclose the net value of each participating asset at the onset of solidifying these deals.
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 16, 2023
New nurses can feel lost and discouraged navigating their first job out of graduate school. Real-world experience and classes can help, but nothing prepares nurses for nursing in the field, where they’ll experience mistakes and feelings of doubt and insecurity. Luckily, these feelings don’t last forever. Doubt and perfectionism can creep up on all of us, even experienced nurses.
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Depending on how stakeholders play their cards, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) updated risk adjustment policy could lead to tightened belts — or a golden opportunity — for palliative care providers in Medicare Advantage. Much of the palliative care delivered to U.S. patients is now reimbursed through risk-based models like Medicare Advantage and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).
AJN Off the Charts
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Nurses, what’s next? As a labor and delivery nurse, I am part of one of life’s biggest moments for families I may never meet again. This calling requires a positive attitude and an ability to instill hope throughout each 12-hour shift. But at a certain point, I found myself feeling exhausted and disconnected from this work, and all my effort to maintain a cheerful demeanor and engagement only exacerbated the burnout.
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 16, 2023
In this episode, Hospice News speaks with David Garlock, a national public speaker and former hospice worker, about ways to improve end-of-life care experiences among a growing volume of incarcerated senior populations. Garlock is also a formerly incarcerated criminal justice reform advocate and reentry expert. Listen to the episode and subscribe today!
Traditions Health
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Crown Point, Indiana 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. They underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
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American In-Home Care
OCTOBER 16, 2023
As a person’s age increases, it may seem as though the number of medications that need to be taken also increases. Research backs this up, showing that an astounding 87% of older adults take at least one prescription medication, while 36% take five or even more. On top of that, 38% of older adults are taking OTC medications regularly as well. Mismanaging medications can have dire effects, whether from taking too little or too much or a combination of meds that interact negatively.
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Infection prevention is one of the standards of nursing practice. Keeping infections from starting or from being passed along through contact is essential to keeping nurses and patients healthy. International Infection Prevention Week (this year marked on October 15-21) is an annual event to highlight the best practices to prevent infection and to bring awareness to the issue of infection prevention.
Nurse Nacole
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Category: Fundamentals The increased venous pulsations resulting from right heart failure and tricuspid regurgitation can interfere with readings and lead to artificially lower O2 saturation because the pulse oximeter interprets any pulsatile measurement as arterial.
Caring Senior Service
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Caring for elderly loved ones is a responsibility that many of us undertake with love and devotion. However, it also comes with challenges, like knowing when to call 911 in an emergency.
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Seasons Hospice
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Quality Matters Palliative care, a specialized medical approach focused on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses, has a long and rich history that spans centuries. The concept of palliative care is rooted in the fundamental principles of compassion, comfort, and holistic care for patients in the advanced stages of illness.
EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Presented by the EAPC Social Work Task Force. Chaired by Steve Marshall, the session will include presentations on: What is music therapy, and how is it applied within palliative and end-of-life care- Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener Music therapy in bereavement – what are the benefits? Dr Lisa Graham-Wisener What is the future role of music therapy in bereavement?
Traditions Health
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD , is an umbrella term that refers to progressive lung diseases, which are often characterized by breathlessness and difficulty breathing. COPD is not curable, so while it’s possible to manage the disease and enjoy life for many years after diagnosis, hospice care services may become necessary someday. What is COPD?
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