Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

California-based Hospice of the Foothills unveiled a rebranding strategy aimed at better communicating its expanded suite of services. Rebranded as Foothills Compassionate Care, the hospice provider also offers palliative care, caregiver and grief support services as well as community education and resources. The new name and logo reflect a growing range of services integrated under one umbrella as the organization shapes its care delivery approaches around patients’ evolving needs, according t

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

After starting my nursing career in labor and delivery, I transitioned to caring for patients with kidney disease at dialysis centers. Then, after working for nearly 17 years in dialysis, I moved to Interwell Health , a value-based kidney care provider, where I could use my years of experience to educate kidney patients and try to help them improve their kidney function and overall health to help delay or even prevent dialysis.

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Together for Short Lives

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

On Wednesday 11 September, we headed to BGC Partners’ London HQ for their annual BGC Charity Day, to raise money for our Butterfly Fund. The post Holly Willoughby takes fundraising to new heights at BGC Charity Day 2024 appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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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 11, 2024

Recent studies spanning various countries have found that location matters for patients with cancer and opioid disorders when it comes to end-of-life care delivery, costs and outcomes. Understanding the significant factors driving global data disparity trends can help inform hospices’ service development strategies and care models. Data has become key to helping providers learn where potential pitfalls and opportunities may exist.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Nurses always seem to show up where and when they’re needed. Of course, they staff emergency rooms, ICUs, home health care agencies, community health clinics, and nursing homes worldwide, but they show up elsewhere, too. Only some people are aware of their presence, but there are staff nurses on cruise ships, nurses employed at Disney World, nurses on the scene at NASCAR, and nurses acting as consultants on movie and television sets in Hollywood.

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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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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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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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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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

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Healthy Workforce Institute

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

As opportunities to provide palliative care through Accountable Care Organization (ACO) relationships continue to arise, operators will likely need to understand the varying types of reimbursement that exist in that arena. ACOs are groups of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

No matter where you work—whether it’s a private practice, a hospital, a clinic, or a patient’s home—it’s important to ensure that your medical supplies are stored safely, securely, and well-organized. Proper storage is essential for preventing harm from hazardous supplies to you and your patients and for efficient and effective patient care, as you need to know exactly where every tool and medicine is located.

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NHPCO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2024 2022 Data Show First Increase in Hospice Utilization Rates Since COVID (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) – The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) published the 2024 edition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Facts and Figures, an annual report on key data points related to the delivery of hospice care, including information on patient characteristics, location and level of care, Medicare hospice spending, and h

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Together for Short Lives

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Thousands of families whose children need palliative care face a postcode lottery as to whether they receive it. This is reducing their choice and control and is causing unnecessary and unplanned emergency admissions to hospital among children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, some of whom prefer to access palliative care at home. […] The post Together for Short Lives makes formal representation to Spending Review 2024 appeared first on Together for Short

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 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]. Brittany Arnett, director of clinical operations at Visiting Nurse Health System Hospice Atlanta, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Meet Swapna Peter, MSN, RN, CCRN, a seasoned nurse passionate about emergency care and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. With an impressive 25-year nursing career, including a decade in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department at the University of California Davis Medical Center , Peter has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious ENA Foundation’s 2024 Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship.

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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 13, 2024

Financial planning for retirement is a crucial step in ensuring seniors have adequate resources to support their lifestyle while efficiently transferring assets to heirs. This article explores essential strategies for retirement planning and estate management to protect and preserve financial security. The post Essential Financial Planning Strategies for Seniors: Secure Your Retirement and Estate appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

As M&A in the for-profit space continues its two-year slump, nonprofits are consolidating in rising numbers. Recent years have seen an uptick in consolidation activity among nonprofits in the hospice space. Increasingly, nonprofits are pursuing acquisitions and affiliations, as well as forming regional collaboratives. In addition, some nonprofits have also been acquired by for-profit companies.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In Springer Publishing’s latest episode of the Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States podcast, hosts Jim Knickman and Brian Elbel discuss the importance of health behavior, especially the often-overlooked issue of sleep hygiene, with Dr. Azizi Seixas, the interim chair of health informatics and health data science at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Minority nurses are uniquely positioned to leverage their influence to help combat racial disparities in the healthcare industry. As climate change increasingly and disproportionately affects people of color, empowering minority nurses through environmental health education is becoming imperative. Through educational initiatives, minority nurses can help counter environmental racism and its associated adverse health outcomes.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: The Critical Role of Home Health Care September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the most common type of arrhythmia. Affecting nearly 2.7 million Americans, AFib significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

South Carolina-based Agape Care Group has acquired several Crossroads Hospice locations in four states. Agape, a portfolio company of the private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners, purchased sites in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Georgia for an undisclosed amount. Crossroads is retaining its locations in Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “The addition of Crossroads Hospice solidifies our decision to expand into the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma markets, where we have spent more than a year

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: The Critical Role of Home Health Care September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the most common type of arrhythmia. Affecting nearly 2.7 million Americans, AFib significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

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Hospice Promise

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Meet our office pups, Hank and Tula! Work is always better with these adorable companions by our side. Their playful antics bring joy and comfort to our team every day! The post Hospice Promise Office Pups appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Technology can significantly help nursing students learn the complexities of nursing practice or act as a source of frustration that takes valuable time away from education. Here is a brief look at some of the technologies in use in nursing education , the impact of AI, and practical tips for using educational technology effectively. Tech in Use Technologies advancing nursing education include simulations and virtual reality. “Simulations are a cornerstone in nursing education, offering st

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Two Maryland-based hospices, Hospice of Washington County and Gilchrist, have agreed to affiliate. The organizations, both nonprofits, indicated that the affiliation would enable their combined company to expand geographically and further extend their scope of services, while contributing to their financial strength, according to a press release. Together, they serve much of central and southern Maryland, as well as two counties in Pennsylvania.

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Caregiver Support Services

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Caregiving is a noble and selfless responsibility, but it often comes with significant emotional and psychological challenges. Understanding why caregivers are prone to developing mental illnesses can help you take steps to protect your own mental health while providing essential care. Emotional and Physical Exhaustion Caregiving can be an all-consuming task that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion.

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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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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Nurses have the opportunity to advance their degrees, which allows them to pursue other jobs within the nursing field. Completing a master’s in nursing (MSN) allows nurses to practice with greater autonomy, hold a higher position in leadership, or educate future nurses. Types of MSN Degrees There are numerous types of MSN degrees, making it essential to know your long-term goals as a nurse before selecting which path you will follow.

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