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What to Look for in a Home Care Provider

Bayshore Care Home

Choosing a home care provider for a loved one is a significant decision and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming. Families want to ensure their loved ones receive compassionate, The post What to Look for in a Home Care Provider first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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‘Transforming’ Hospice Access for Terminally Ill Prison Populations

Hospice News

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has launched a volunteer-based hospice service for terminally ill incarcerated individuals. The program is part of a wider trend to improve end-of-life experiences as swelling aging inmate populations increase demand. Volunteers in NDCS’ hospice program provide bedside companionship, emotional support and assistance with daily activities of life.

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smartCARE press release

EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

22 November 2024 Transforming Cancer Care: Unveiling the smartCARE App Prototype for Survivors [Brussels, Belgium] – The smartCARE project proudly announces the launch of its Cancer Survivor Smart Card prototype, a groundbreaking digital tool designed to empower individuals living with and beyond cancer. This milestone event, held in Brussels on 22 November 2024 represents a significant advancement in the smartCARE initiative, co-funded by the European Union under the EU4Health Programme (2021–2

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OIG: A Contingent of Hospices Did Not Comply with COVID PRF Rules

Hospice News

A number of hospices did not comply with requirements of the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) program during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $178 billion PRF was established in 2020 to help health care providers replace revenue lost due to altered utilization patterns and higher costs. The U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) administered the program.

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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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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing A rising lactate concentration (or refractory hypotension, with worsening base deficit), despite ongoing resuscitation, calls for more intensive measures. Once shock has been discovered, the next step is to consider the cause of the shock.

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Addus Taking a Cautious Approach to Hospice Deals

Hospice News

Valuations in the hospice space have led Addus Homecare (Nasdaq: ADUS) to take a more conservative approach to hospice transactions as it actively seeks home health and personal care deals. Hospice multiples reach record highs in 2020 and 2021, as much as 26x. Since then the price tags have reportedly come down, but they haven’t gone far enough, according to Addus President and COO Brad Bickham.

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