Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The U.S. Senate Finance Committee is holding a markup meeting today on a bill that would, among other provisions, reallocate close to $1 billion hospice dollars to other programs. When it comes to legislation, a few words can make a big difference. A couple of sentences in a 120-page set of amendments to the Social Security Act would make adjustments to the hospice payment cap for 2033 that would free up $927 million.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Joyce Park, an ICU nurse at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey, was on her way home from a family dinner at a restaurant in Closter when a vehicle two cars ahead of hers began zigzagging across the road. Park watched as the car swerved off the right side of the road, struck a utility pole, and told her husband to stop their car so she could rush to the wrecked vehicle.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The earlier a patient receives palliative care, the larger the return on investment, an analysis by the Pennsylvania-based health system WellSpan Health has found. Palliative care is often viewed as a cost center in health care, rather than a revenue generator. Beginning in 2018, WellSpan began to test that theory by examining financial metrics associated with its palliative care services, with a focus on cost savings.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Stacey Garnett, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the vice president and chief nursing officer at Sheppard Pratt , the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health services. In the fast-paced and ever-evolving behavioral healthcare field, nursing leaders are crucial in ensuring efficient operations, a supportive work environment for nurses, and providing quality patient care.

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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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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG) acquired five Medicare hospice provider numbers during the past six months, which accelerated growth for its home-based care segment. These deals expanded the home health, hospice and senior living company’s presence in California, Arizona, Oklahoma and Texas and include a mix of existing operations as well as license purchases.

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Today's Caregiver

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One of the greatest challenges new family caregivers face is that our preparation to join our loved ones care team is traditionally started with a middle of the night emergency phone call.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CULTURE. If you are anyone working in healthcare, you’ve been hearing that word a lot. It seems to be the current buzz word. Every other day there’s a new study, report, article – you name it – revealing the “shocking effects” of toxic cultures on human beings and how leaders, executives, organizations, etc., need to focus on creating healthy work cultures.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Category: Fundamentals The first concern in managing a critically ill patient is patency of the airway. Upper airway obstruction commonly occurs when patients are unconscious or sedated. It can also be due to injury to the mandible or muscles that support the hypopharynx.

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Caregiver Support Services

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As our parents age, we often find ourselves taking on roles that help safeguard their well-being. One area many of us overlook, yet is critically important, is determining when it’s time for our elder parents to hang up the keys for good. Here are six signs that indicate your elder parent should no longer drive. Noticeable Increase in Tickets A noticeable increase in traffic tickets is one of the most telling indicators that driving ability has diminished.

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