Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding its enhanced oversight for new hospices in fraud-ridden states, including California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. The agency in July 2023 first announced a “provisional period of enhanced oversight” for new hospices in those states. A key component of the enhanced oversight includes a medical review of claims before a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) will pay them.

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Community Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Insights for World Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month , a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory loss is one of the most challenging aspects of these conditions , not only for those affected but also for their families and caregivers. At Community Home Healthcare, we are committed to providing support and understanding to those navigating the complexities of memory loss.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Emily Bruna, director of branch support at St.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

A recent study published in the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) reveals that sepsis survivors are at a significant risk of being readmitted to the hospital, especially those who were discharged to home health care or home settings. Despite the success of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, which has reduced sepsis prevalence and related deaths by nearly 30% from 1990 through 2017, there is a growing concern about the post-discharge outcomes for survivors.

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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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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Selma, AL 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 Selma hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

I often see/hear new nurses referring to themselves as “newbie nurses” or “baby nurses,” inferring that they are just starting out in the profession. Imagine if a new attorney said, “I’m a baby lawyer,” or a new physician said, “I’m a newbie doctor.” It sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? That’s because this language is demeaning, unprofessional, […] The post I Am a Baby Nurse.

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Responsive Home Care

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

You have finally made a decision to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your elderly parents’ home. As you begin sorting through the attic, you discover a box of old toys, stacks of family photos, a collection of forgotten letters. Each item holds a story, a little bit of history, and […] The post Why It’s So Important to Involve Your Parents in Decluttering Their Home appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Elder Care Matters

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Guardianship and conservatorship are essential tools within estate planning to safeguard the welfare of incapacitated seniors. These legal mechanisms help protect individuals from financial exploitation and ensure their personal and financial needs are met through a court-appointed representative. The post Guardianship and Conservatorship: Key Insights for Protecting Seniors and Their Estates appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Hospice Promise

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Caregivers, we understand that you need moments of respite, too. We offer Respite Care when the patient, family, or caregiver needs a short period of relief. This allows caregivers to get the break they need while knowing their loved one continues to receive the highest quality of care. The post Respite Care | Hospice Levels of Care appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Nursing education can be a lifelong process. When you started, you may have earned your LPN, RN, or BSN, and you moved forward into your career with all sorts of hopes, goals, and aspirations. You may have wanted to work in a particular specialty, had your sights set on the traveler lifestyle, or were focused on making sure you could pay the bills, give your kids a good life, and plan for your eventual retirement.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing When a patient has a contraindication to succinylcholine, rocuronium bromide is the paralytic agent of choice. Rocuronium achieves intubating conditions similar to those of succinylcholine and lasts 50 minutes.

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Elaine Mansfield

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Eleanor Roosevelt (wikipedia) They disagreed about most everything. The right food to feed a baby. The best card game. How much a woman ought to weigh and whether or not she should wear a whalebone corset and stockings even in August heat. Whether she should sit by the pool at the country club or work in the garden when it was 100 degrees. Grandma loved home churned butter and ice cream made with cream from the Jersey cow, mixed with peaches from the orchard.

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