May, 2019

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Are You Ready to Deliver NDIS Services? Six Key Questions to Ask

AlayaCare

In Australia, a program being rolled out nationwide is designed to give people who live with a disability the support they need. The objective of the National Disability Insurance Scheme ( NDIS ) is to help propel these Australians to live full lives, pursue their goals, be independent, fully engage in the workplace, and actively take part in the community.

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Episode 25 - Clinical Practice Guidelines For Quality Palliative Care

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Episode 25 - Clinical Practice Guidelines For Quality Palliative Care An Interview With Drs. Ferrell And Twaddle. This is a fantastic interview with Drs. Betty Ferrell and Martha Twaddle, co-chairs of the 4th edition of the National Consensus Guidelines on Palliative Care! Episode 25 - Clinical Practice Guidelines For Quality Palliative Care An Interview With Drs.

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2019 Hope 100 Golf Marathon

Hope Hospice

Registration is now open for the fifth annual Hope 100 Golf Marathon , which will take place on September 30, 2019, at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Commencing with a shotgun start at 7:30 a.m., the day involves completing 100 holes at the beautiful Valley Course, with stops along the way for course refreshments and snacks. Participation is limited to 36 golfers.

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How to deal with childhood grief and loss

Elizz

People process grief in different ways. If your caregiver role has ended due to the death of the person in your care, it’s understandable to feel grief, especially if that person was close to you and your family. For a grieving child, like anyone, grief is an individual process. The way children experience grief will depend largely on their age and/or developmental stage, the nature of their relationship with the person who died, and the circumstances of the death.

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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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It all depends: a qualitative study of preferences for place of care and place of death in terminally ill patients and their family caregivers

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Katrin Gerber ( National Ageing Research Institute & Queensland University of Technology). Research suggests that people generally would like to receive their end of life care at home. This study aimed to examine the decision making process of how preferences are formed. This qualitative study involved interviews of 9 terminally patients and 8 family carers.

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CMS Proposes To Shift Hospice Funding From Routine To Enhanced Care Days

Hospice Law Blog

With the FY 2020 proposed hospice rule, CMS proposes two material changes for hospice providers: CMS proposes to shift approximately $500 million of hospice funding (2.7% of payments) from routine care to enhanced care payments (inpatient, continuous, and respite care); and. CMS also proposes, as a condition of payment, to require hospices to provide patients with a complete list (on request) of any services, drugs, or treatments that will be deemed unrelated to terminal illness (and therefore c

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As aged care services evolve, technology carries organisations into the future

AlayaCare

Sydney, Australia – May 24, 2019 – The Royal Commission into Aged Care and Safety will soon release its initial findings after an extensive assessment into how best to care for this country’s rising population of seniors. Yet for organisations across Australia delivering home care services to older adults, the time is now to embrace modern technology solutions that can improve the quality and consistency of care.

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Nurse Appreciation Through the Power of Technology

AlayaCare

Each year, National Nurses Week acknowledges the challenging job of nursing and provides an opportunity to let the four million registered nurses in the U.S. – and the millions more around the globe – know that their hard work is recognized and appreciated. Celebrated for more than 40 years, this week is also an opportunity to call attention to the increasing stress faced by these professionals, as the health-care system continues to serve an aging population.

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Talking to children about death

Elizz

When you are approaching the Closing LifeStage of Caregiving , you and your family are all dealing with many emotions. And, if you have a young child or a teenager, you are also aware that children have a way of knowing when something is wrong, even from a young age. Teaching children about death isn’t easy but when you share information about what’s happening, it’s better for everyone.

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Talking to children about death

Elizz

When you are approaching the Closing LifeStage of Caregiving , you and your family are all dealing with many emotions. And, if you have a young child or a teenager, you are also aware that children have a way of knowing when something is wrong, even from a young age. Teaching children about death isn’t easy but when you share information about what’s happening, it’s better for everyone.

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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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Preparing for death and dying at home

Elizz

As a caregiver, there are some things you need to consider in preparing for death and dying at home for the person you are caring for. Knowing what to do. It is important to know that the decision to die at home or care for someone to die at home is not an easy one. Caring for someone who is dying at home can both be rewarding and at the same time hard work.

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

As the parent of an ill child, you are in the best position to orient your child’s health care team to his or her preferences, needs and goals. When it comes to providing palliative care for a child, the health care team will need details about your child and your family in order to provide the best possible support for all of you during this difficult time.

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How to deal with childhood grief and loss

Elizz

People process grief in different ways. If your caregiver role has ended due to the death of the person in your care, it’s understandable to feel grief, especially if that person was close to you and your family. For a grieving child, like anyone, grief is an individual process. The way children experience grief will depend largely on their age and/or developmental stage, the nature of their relationship with the person who died, and the circumstances of the death.

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Preparing for death and dying at home

Elizz

As a caregiver, there are some things you need to consider in preparing for death and dying at home for the person you are caring for. Knowing what to do. It is important to know that the decision to die at home or care for someone to die at home is not an easy one. Caring for someone who is dying at home can both be rewarding and at the same time hard work.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

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.

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Talking to children about death

Elizz

When you are approaching the Closing LifeStage of Caregiving , you and your family are all dealing with many emotions. And, if you have a young child or a teenager, you are also aware that children have a way of knowing when something is wrong, even from a young age. Teaching children about death isn’t easy but when you share information about what’s happening, it’s better for everyone.

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

As the parent of an ill child, you are in the best position to orient your child’s health care team to his or her preferences, needs and goals. When it comes to providing palliative care for a child, the health care team will need details about your child and your family in order to provide the best possible support for all of you during this difficult time.

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How to deal with childhood grief and loss

Elizz

People process grief in different ways. If your caregiver role has ended due to the death of the person in your care, it’s understandable to feel grief, especially if that person was close to you and your family. For a grieving child, like anyone, grief is an individual process. The way children experience grief will depend largely on their age and/or developmental stage, the nature of their relationship with the person who died, and the circumstances of the death.

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Preparing for death and dying at home

Elizz

As a caregiver, there are some things you need to consider in preparing for death and dying at home for the person you are caring for. Knowing what to do. It is important to know that the decision to die at home or care for someone to die at home is not an easy one. Caring for someone who is dying at home can both be rewarding and at the same time hard work.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Talking to children about death

Elizz

When you are approaching the Closing LifeStage of Caregiving , you and your family are all dealing with many emotions. And, if you have a young child or a teenager, you are also aware that children have a way of knowing when something is wrong, even from a young age. Teaching children about death isn’t easy but when you share information about what’s happening, it’s better for everyone.

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How to deal with childhood grief and loss

Elizz

People process grief in different ways. If your caregiver role has ended due to the death of the person in your care, it’s understandable to feel grief, especially if that person was close to you and your family. For a grieving child, like anyone, grief is an individual process. The way children experience grief will depend largely on their age and/or developmental stage, the nature of their relationship with the person who died, and the circumstances of the death.

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Palliative care for children: planning and communication

Elizz

As the parent of an ill child, you are in the best position to orient your child’s health care team to his or her preferences, needs and goals. When it comes to providing palliative care for a child, the health care team will need details about your child and your family in order to provide the best possible support for all of you during this difficult time.

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Preparing for death and dying at home

Elizz

As a caregiver, there are some things you need to consider in preparing for death and dying at home for the person you are caring for. Knowing what to do. It is important to know that the decision to die at home or care for someone to die at home is not an easy one. Caring for someone who is dying at home can both be rewarding and at the same time hard work.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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The trajectory of functional decline over the last 4 months of life in a palliative care population: A prospective, consecutive cohort study

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Deidre Morgan (Palliative and Supportive Services, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA, Australia). Functional decline can be anticipated for people with life-limiting illnesses. Trajectories of functional decline differ in shapes and patterns. Understanding patterns of functional decline has implications for patient care and design of responsive health services.

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Implementing advance care planning with community dwelling frail elders requires a system wide approach

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Sarah Combes (Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King's College London, UK). Older people living with frailty are projected to become one of the largest future users of palliative care. Advance care planning can improve person centred end of life care. However advance care planning is relatively uncommon in frail elders due to many challenges.