Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

Leigh Jenks, Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist for Blue Ridge Hospice, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults,

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GeriPal

MARCH 28, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary One marker of the distance we’ve traveled in palliative care is the blossoming evidence base for the field. Ten years ago we would have been hard pressed to find 3 clinical trial abstracts submitted to the annual meeting, much less high quality randomized trials with robust measures, sample sizes, and analytics plans. Well, as a kick off to this year’s first in-person State of the Science plenary, held in conjunction with the closing Saturday session of the AAHPM/HPNA

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

A federal court has dropped a False Claims Act (FCA) case against hospice provider Care Alternatives that has been working its way through the legal system for 16 years. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and four whistleblowers in 2008 filed the qui tam lawsuit against Care Alternatives Inc., doing business as Ascend Health. In a qui tam action, a whistleblower, called a “relator” by the courts, files a False Claims Act suit on behalf of the government and possibly receives a portion of any f

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 28, 2024

Creating a routine looks different for everyone and isn’t always what people see on social media. It certainly doesn’t have to look perfect, and most people make mistakes before finding what helps them manage their everyday lives. You might want to eat healthier, take a walk after work , or remember to do a particular chore. Whatever it is, maintaining a dependable routine can be tricky with a busy work schedule, but not impossible.

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

Mihir Kamdar, Head of Clinical Delivery for Tuesday Health, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and

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AJN Off the Charts

MARCH 28, 2024

Editor’s note: Hui-wen Sato is a pediatric ICU nurse in California and a regular writer for this blog who has gone deeply into the topic of grief, her own and that of patients and their families. Her insights reverse our usual ways of understanding grief, finding a generative energy instead of a wasteland. Here is a key passage from a TED-style talk (see video below) she gave at the last End Well Project conference in November 2023.

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The Nurse Break

MARCH 28, 2024

More from In Pursuit of Excellence here Express interest in writing for us here When I initially started to write this piece, I was on a career vacation. I was on long service leave for the first time in my life. When I first wrote those words, I was stunned I had been around long enough for that, and as I look in the mirror today, I have had to face facts, I am a little greyer (okay a lot), a little wrinklier (just a little) but hopefully a little bit smarter than I was all those years ago

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its 2025 proposed rule for hospice payment, which if finalized would include a 2.6% increase in the per diem base rate. The proposal is a likely signal that CMS will not adopt a recent recommendation by the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) to freeze rates beginning next year.

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NHPCO

MARCH 28, 2024

For Immediate Release March 28, 2024 CMS Proposes 2.6% Payment Update, Insufficient to Meet Rising Cost Pressures (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) published the following statement in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule which would update key components of hospice reimbursement and regulations in Fiscal Year (FY) 2025.

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

Eve Conversa, Hospice Nurse Practitioner for Advocate Health/Advocate Hospice, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, t

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Palliverse

MARCH 28, 2024

The Rural and Remote Institute of Palliative Medicine (RRIPM) has released a draft of the proceedings of their Round Table Workshop held last month in Canberra. Participants included consumers and community advocates, clinicians and managers, college and peak body leaders, as well as state and federal government representatives. Recommendations from the workshop will guide implementation of the next phase of the RRIPM project: Maintain independence , with clearly defined roles and expectations w

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Hospice News

MARCH 28, 2024

Michele Senbertrand, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner for By The Bay Health, has been named a 2023 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, t

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

MARCH 28, 2024

As the warmth of spring unfolds, it brings with it a renewal of energy and vitality. Spring symbolizes growth, rejuvenation and transformation. Growing in my backyard, in the midst of pebbles, three beautiful red tulips have bloomed in the last week. I have often found myself looking at them in wonder over my morning coffee. Honestly, I consider this nothing short of a miracle considering the sight of our lawn secondary to constant shade from hundred-year-old trees, poor drainage, children, dogs

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MARCH 28, 2024

Empowering At-Home Self-Care for Chronic Kidney Disease: A Freedom Home Care Guide Living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) requires diligent care and lifestyle adjustments, particularly in the comfort of one’s home. Freedom Home Care is committed to supporting individuals with CKD by providing essential guidance and services that promote health and wellness right where they live.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 28, 2024

Music has a remarkable ability to evoke emotions, spark memories, and uplift spirits. For seniors, music therapy offers a powerful tool for improving overall well-being and quality of life. Whether through listening, singing, or playing instruments, engaging with music can have profound effects on cognitive, emotional, and physical health. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits of music therapy for seniors and how it can enhance their lives in various ways.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MARCH 28, 2024

Hiking is an exhilarating experience that merges the love of nature with physical activity. But to truly enjoy the journey and maintain stamina, you need the right kind of fuel. That’s where smart snacking comes into play. Here are 10 energizing snacks recommended by Freedom Home Care to keep you fueled on your next hike. These snacks are not only nutritious but also easy to carry, ensuring you have the energy to explore the great outdoors.

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Palliverse

MARCH 28, 2024

Photo by Wilhelm Gunkel on Unsplash Hey, how you doing? Good. You? Good thanks. I need to tell you about my patient. They’re very unwell, I think they might only have days left to live. Right, the cancer effect? Yeah, it’s causing liver failure and has made them confused. I’m not sure if they’ll be able to talk to you clearly. I think they won’t live long enough to make it through the assessment process.

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Nurse Nacole

MARCH 28, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Medications such as tricyclic antidepressants, digitalis, quinidine, and other proarrhythmics can cause QT-segment prolongation and changes in the refractory period of the cardiac cycle that are capable of precipitating ventricular fibrillation.

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Together for Short Lives

MARCH 28, 2024

Sharing international ideas April is set to be a really exciting month for myself and Together for Short Lives, as I have been awarded a Churchill Fellowship (supported by the Burdett Trust for Nursing) to visit Canada, and later in the year, Australia. Back in March 2020, from 1409 applications received, 260 individuals were interviewed […] The post Sharing international ideas appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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