Hospice News

MAY 16, 2024

Hospices that fail to shed a brighter light on their quality outcomes and staff training could avoid being left in the dark about their future compliance risks as new standards take shape in the forthcoming Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation Tool (HOPE) tool. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently developing quality measures that will be included in the HOPE tool, which will replace the current Hospice Item Set (HIS).

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HopeHealth

MAY 16, 2024

Discover top books and online resources for navigating grief. Find comfort, understanding, and hope through our curated recommendations. Explore now to support your healing journey. The post Finding Solace: Top Books and Online Resources for Navigating Grief appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2024

Addus Homecare Corp. (NASDAQ: ADUS) is seeing constrictions on growth start to ease in its hospice business. Many of those headwinds were associated with lingering effects of the pandemic. Like many hospice providers, Addus has faced COVID-19 challenges that include reduced patient volumes and shorter length of stays. Now, the company’s hospice rebound is starting to accelerate, CEO Dirk Allison said during the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 16, 2024

Clinical judgment is a hot topic in nurse education right now! The NCSBN’s NCSBN’s Next-Gen Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) is the new standard for safe clinical practice. The NCSBN research found that nursing students and newly licensed nurses may lack clinical judgment, a true cornerstone of safe practice. According to Hoffman, “The two most common reasons that new graduate nurses are disciplined are (1) failure to notice changes in patient status and (2) failure to act when a patie

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2024

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has acquired the Corpus Christi, Texas-based hospice provider Nurses on Wheels Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This is the latest in a string of acquisitions for Pennant. Earlier this month Pennant acquired Utah-based South Davis Home Health and South Davis Hospice. The company in December 2023 picked up Arizona-based Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice after acquiring five Medicare hospice providers in multiple states the prior month.

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American In-Home Care

MAY 16, 2024

As people age or face health challenges , ensuring their comfort and well-being becomes paramount. One often overlooked yet critical aspect of caregiving is the prevention and treatment of bed sores. These painful and potentially dangerous wounds can develop in individuals with limited mobility, making it essential for caregivers to be vigilant and proactive in their care.

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Traditions Health

MAY 16, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Spartanburg, SC 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 Spartanburg hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

MAY 16, 2024

Keri O. Brenner, MD MPA Medical College of Wisconsin AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Keri O. Brenner, MD MPA has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Hospice Red River Valley

MAY 16, 2024

Choice Bank invites the community to their annual “Go Hawaiian for Hospice!” on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 11am-1pm. For a suggested donation of $10, attendees will feast on a luau-style lunch with all proceeds directly benefitting Hospice of the Red River Valley. See you at the luau! The Go Hawaiian for Hospice luau fundraiser provides funding for Hospice of the Red River Valley to offer end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support for their families.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 16, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Arterial puncture is the most accurate blood sampling technique for true arterial blood gas and acid-base determination. The absence of arterial blood pressure defines cardiac arrest and serves as a definitive endpoint for resuscitative efforts.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

MAY 16, 2024

Emily L. Cotter, MD MPH Prisma Health/University of South Carolina AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Emily L. Cotter, MD MPH has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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