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CMS Issues Guidance for Hospices on HOPE Tool Implementation

Hospice News

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its first draft guidance manual for implementing the Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. The tool is slated for an October 2025 implementation, according to the agency’s 2025 final hospice rule. The tool will replace the Hospice Item Set (HIS) quality reporting system.

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Where to play Pickleball near Highland Park

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Where to Play Pickleball Near Highland Park, Illinois: Indoor and Outdoor Courts Pickleball is a fast-growing, fun, and easy-to-learn sport for all ages. If you’re near Highland Park, Illinois, you have access to excellent indoor and outdoor courts to enjoy the game. Let’s explore some top places to play pickleball nearby. Outdoor Pickleball Courts 1.

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Home Health for Alzheimer’s

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

World Alzheimer’s Month: Utilizing Home Health Care to Support Alzheimer’s Patients As the global population ages, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to pose significant challenges to patients, families, and healthcare systems. World Alzheimer’s Month in September provides an opportunity to highlight the vital role that home health care plays in managing this condition.

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Fight Aging with Exercise

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

As we age, staying active becomes increasingly important for maintaining physical and mental health. Regular exercise not only improves strength, flexibility, and balance but also helps combat the challenges associated with aging. For seniors, incorporating physical activity into daily routines can significantly enhance quality of life by boosting energy levels, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and promoting overall well-being.

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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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Understanding and Managing COPD Comorbidities

Responsive Home Care

Watching an older loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD is not easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want to do all you can to help. What you might not realize is that COPD often brings along other health conditions, known as comorbidities. Managing COPD comorbidities in tandem with COPD […] The post Understanding and Managing COPD Comorbidities appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Home Health for Alzheimer’s

AT Home Care & Hospice

World Alzheimer’s Month: Utilizing Home Health Care to Support Alzheimer’s Patients As the global population ages, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continues to pose significant challenges to patients, families, and healthcare systems. World Alzheimer’s Month in September provides an opportunity to highlight the vital role that home health care plays in managing this condition.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing In critically ill patients, induction agents have the potential to exaggerate hypotension. Peri-intubation cardiac arrest, typically pulseless electrical activity, complicates up to 4% of emergency rapid sequence intubations.

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