Expanding our Bubbles during COVID-19
Hospice Volunteering
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AlayaCare partners with Hireology to help care providers streamline hiring and staffing
AlayaCare
JUNE 14, 2020
Partnership helps to simplify HR processes and scheduling workflows as demand for essential caregivers continue to rise AlayaCare announced today its partnership and integration with leading recruitment CRM provider Hireology to help home and community care organizations streamline hiring and staffing processes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, home and community care organizations around the globe have been facing increased demand for in-home care services paired with care gi
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Celebrating the Dedicated Work of Hospice Home Health Aides
Hospice 101
JUNE 19, 2020
Hospice CNAs (who are known in the hospice world as HHAs or Home Health Aides) are incredibly special individuals and members of the hospice team who provide gentle, compassionate, end-of-life cares for hospice patients. June 18-24, 2020 is the week we celebrate Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs). This week, in the field of Hospice, we honor and celebrate our amazing Hospice CNAs (HHAs)!
Does Dementia Impact the Brain’s Emotional Center?
Hope Hospice
JUNE 2, 2020
People living with dementia are experiencing deterioration of brain functions. How does dementia impact the brain’s emotional center? The COVID-19 pandemic has caused mass hysteria that has touched all parts of the globe. For some, fear of not knowing when or if society will return to normal is debilitating. Others are amped up about restrictions on personal freedoms and commerce.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
5 Reasons Respite Care Benefits Seniors
Seniority, the Mavencare Blog
JUNE 24, 2020
We’ve talked before on the blog about the importance of respite care for family caregivers. But respite isn’t just beneficial for caregivers - it’s good for seniors, too. In this post, you’ll find the top five reasons that respite is great for both seniors and their caregivers. 1. The Best Care Comes From Caregivers Who Are Cared For Seniors receive better care from caregivers who care for themselves, too.
We Honor Veterans Program Level 5 Partner
Hospice of the North Coast
JUNE 19, 2020
We are proud to have achieved Level 5 Partner status through the We Honor Veterans program, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs. This tiered recognition program demonstrates a systematic commitment to improving care for veterans through assessment and integration of best practices.
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Ep. 11 - Special Edition: Healing Through COVID-19: Finding Resilience in Times of Crisis
HPNA podcast
JUNE 4, 2020
. Please join us for a special edition of HPNA Podcast Corner featuring Dr. Carla Cheatham, ?PhD, MA, M.Div., TRT.? Dr. Cheatham, a specialist in the areas of burnout, moral distress, trauma, and grief, shares with us what she is seeing and hearing from healthcare workers across the country during this time of crisis. She offers tips on how to best take care of ourselves during times of uncertainty using techniques that can easily be incorporated into our practice to develop a more resilient an
Do journals contribute to the international publication of research in their field?
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
JUNE 25, 2020
This episode features Professor Catherine Walshe (International Observatory on End of Life Care, Lancaster University, UK). Publication bias is known, but usually associated with direction of research findings. Bibliographic analysis of databases shows publication rates differ between countries, and an increase in total number of publications over time.
Caregiving Best Practices: Hire In-Home Help
Hope Hospice
JUNE 15, 2020
One of the most debilitating aspects of being a care partner is the feeling that you’re in this alone, that no one else is helping you. Having a support team in place is essential for the care of your loved one and critical to your own well-being. Hiring In-Home Help When I was caring for my mother several years ago, it was necessary for me to supplement her care after a hospital discharge.
Is the Aseracare precedent in jeopardy? Courts Questioning Clinical Judgment Standards
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
JUNE 24, 2020
The 2019 Aseracare Court of Appeals decision was lauded by hospices as appropriate push-back to overly aggressive whistleblowers and government enforcers. Its central holding, that two physicians can reasonably disagree about a patient’s six-month prognosis and neither one be wrong, made it more difficult for hospices to be held liable for their physicians’ good faith exercise of clinical judgment.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
Episode 36 - Hospice Collaboration During Covid June 2020
Palliative Care Chat Podcast
JUNE 22, 2020
Collaboration between palliative care and hospice during a pandemic. Podcast with Dr. Kathryn Walker and Ms. Zoe Plaugher of MedStar Health, and Mr. William Gammie of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. Collaboration between palliative care and hospice during a pandemic. Podcast with Dr. Kathryn Walker and Ms. Zoe Plaugher of MedStar Health, and Mr. William Gammie of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care.
Old Love Wedding Anniversary Quarantined by Coronavirus (Video 2:30)
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
JUNE 3, 2020
Let’s talk about love, more specifically, old love. That could include a heartwarming discussion about the 72nd wedding anniversary of Alden and Hester Barkel. Neighbors and friends for years before sealing their union in marriage, the 92 year-olds continue to nurture each other as often as they can. For Alden, that means visiting Hester, who lives with dementia, not once, but twice a day at the senior community where she lives.
Let's Talk About Blood Pressure
Seniority, the Mavencare Blog
JUNE 10, 2020
As we age, our blood pressure tends to rise. High blood pressure is a condition faced by tens of millions of American adults , and 85% of Canadians between sixty and seventy-nine years of age receive treatment for high blood pressure - it’s quite a common condition, particularly for seniors. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that approximately “ 9 out of 10 Americans will develop high blood pressure during their lifetime. ” Considering the prevalence of high blo
The impacts and effectiveness of support for people bereaved through advanced illness: A systematic review and thematic synthesis
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
JUNE 25, 2020
This episode features Dr Emily Harrop (Marie Curie Research Centre, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK). The support needs of people experiencing bereavement vary significantly. Bereavement support in palliative care involves different types and levels of provision to accommodate these needs. Specialist grief therapy is known to be effective for those with high-level risk and needs.
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention
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Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.
Caregiver Mistakes: Not Hiring In-Home Help
Hope Hospice
JUNE 15, 2020
One of the most debilitating aspects of being a care partner is the feeling that you’re in this alone, that no one else is helping you. Having a support team in place is essential for the care of your loved one and critical to your own well-being. Hiring In-Home Help When I was caring for my mother several years ago, it was necessary for me to supplement her care after a hospital discharge.
Are You Ready for October 1, 2020? Honing in on CMS’s Impending Election Statement and Election Statement Addendum Requirements
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
JUNE 10, 2020
Last year, confusion and consternation ensued when CMS finalized new requirements for the hospice election statement and an “addendum” with patient-specific information about the hospice’s coverage responsibility. Those requirements are set to become effective as early as October 1, 2020. In this episode, Hospice & Palliative Care attorneys Meg Pekarske , Bryan Nowicki and Andrew Brenton break down these requirements and discuss their implications for hospices.
Episode 35 - Role Of Palliative Care In COVID 19 Tsunami Of Suffering
Palliative Care Chat Podcast
JUNE 9, 2020
The authors of the Lancet publication "The Key Role of Palliative Care in Response to The COVID-19 Tsunami of Suffering" chat with Dr. McPherson. The authors of the Lancet publication "The Key Role of Palliative Care in Response to The COVID-19 Tsunami of Suffering" chat with Dr. McPherson.
Top Family Caregiver Mistakes: Part 2; Not hiring in-home help
Hope Hospice
JUNE 15, 2020
Hope Hospice is publishing a five-part monthly series about common family caregiver mistakes. Following is Part 2, a continuation of the previous discussion on preparation. This series is written by Debbie Emerson , MS, Hope Hospice Community Health Educator. Revisit Part 1: Not Planning in Advance . Revisit Part 1.5: Not having healthcare, financial, and legal affairs in order.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Remembering Doris Felton
Hope Hospice
JUNE 8, 2020
Hope Hospice lost one of our own last month. Part of our founding team, Doris served as our first manager of bereavement services and defined the framework of our renowned youth grief support program. Following is her obituary, courtesy of the family. Doris Ann Felton. Dec. 29, 1932 – May 26, 2020. Pleasanton. Doris Ann Felton, age 87, passed away peacefully in Pleasanton on May 26, 2020.
Managing uncertainty and references to time in prognostic conversations with family members at the end of life: A conversation analytic study
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
JUNE 25, 2020
This episode features Rebecca Anderson (Marie Curie Palliative Care Research Department, Division of Psychiatry, University College London, London, UK). Honest prognostic communication with families of patients in the final hours and days of life is important for enabling a good death and for families’ preparedness for that death. Prognostic uncertainty makes this communication challenging for clinicians and families.
Nursing competencies across different levels of palliative care provision: A systematic integrative review with thematic synthesis
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
JUNE 25, 2020
This episode features Minna Hökkä (Research Unit of Nursing Science and Health Management, Medical Department, Oulu University, Oulu, Finland). Palliative care is provided across a wide range of healthcare settings, from tertiary hospitals to primary care. It has been recognized that palliative care services should be delivered in at least two or three levels (i.e., palliative care approach, generalist palliative care, specialist palliative care).
COVID-19 Hospice How-To Series: Legal and Accounting Perspectives on Commonly Asked Provider Relief Fund Questions
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
JUNE 3, 2020
Overview: This episode commonly asked questions from hospices across the country. The group shares legal and accounting perspectives as well as practical considerations to help hospices as they operationalize their use of relief payments. Presenters: Husch Blackwell’s Hospice & Palliative Care attorneys Meg Pekarske , Bryan Nowicki and Andrew Brenton , and Crowe’s accounting professionals Bucky High, Dan Yunker and Stephanie Cerney/professionals/meg-pekarske Resources: Presentation Slides: C
Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
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