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A guide to back-office operations in home-based care with Amy Knight

AlayaCare

Are you ready to cut through the complexities of back-office management? Join us for an insightful journey with Amy Knight, president of Knight Home Care Financial, as she demystifies back-office management in home health, hospice, and nursing facilities. With over 20 years of experience, Amy emphasizes the importance of understanding agency costs, metrics, and Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting for informed decision-making, limiting loss-leading payers, and using technology for efficient acco

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Hospices Navigate New Standards for Building Joint Ventures

Hospice News

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.

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How to Deal with Feelings of Inadequacy as a New Nurse

Daily Nurse

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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How CMS’ 2024 Risk Adjustment Rules May Affect Palliative Care Companies

Hospice News

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).

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Navigating the Nursing Journey with Purpose

AJN Off the Charts

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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Elevate Podcast Episode #28: Addressing Hospice Equity, Access Barriers Among Underserved Incarcerated Populations

Hospice News

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!

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Medication Safety for Older Adults

American In-Home Care

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.

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Experiencing Resentment as a Caregiver for Your Spouse

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

We can help if you’ve been experiencing resentment as a caregiver for your spouse. On the day you promise to love your spouse for better or worse, in sickness and in health, it’s impossible to imagine what that may look like as the years go by. It might come as a surprise to you when you experience frustration, anger, and resentment as a caregiver for your spouse when you fulfil those vows in older age.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

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.

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When Should I Call 911 for My Loved One? | When to Call 911

Caring Senior Service

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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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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EAPC Webinar: Music therapy as a form of bereavement support: What is the evidence?

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

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?

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Benefits of Hospice Care for COPD

Traditions Health

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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What Are The Goals Of Palliative Care?

Seasons Hospice

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.

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Infection Prevention Is Essential for Nurses

Minority Nurse

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.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.