Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Telehealth utilization for palliative care during the last decade has been associated with improved quality of life, patient satisfaction and symptom management. But geographic and regulatory barriers pose hurdles to further evaluation of telehealth’s efficacy. This is according to a recent study analysis published in Cureus found. Researchers included palliative care professionals and educators at medical colleges and hospitals in India.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Summary Transcript CME Summary Well-being and resilience are so hot right now. We have an endless supply of CME courses on decreasing burnout through self-care strategies. Well-being committees are popping up at every level of an organization. And C-suites now have chief wellness officers sitting at the table. I must admit, though, sometimes it just feels off… inauthentic, as if it’s not a genuine desire to improve our lives as health care providers, but rather a metric to check off or a d

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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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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

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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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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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In this week’s blog, and the 3rd in the CYP series Julie C Menzies @jmenzies1 , Rebekah Overend, Lyvonne N Tume @lyvonnetume, discuss ‘Complexity, commissioning, capacity and capability: challenges for paediatric critical care provision’ Julie & Lyvonne Children and young people (CYP) represent a third of our population. Sustaining and improving their health and wellbeing is therefore a key priority 1.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Interest has mounted in the palliative care arena, but building and sustaining these services requires stronger reimbursement and workforce resources. The palliative care space is gaining momentum, despite large challenges tied to staffing and reimbursement strains, according to Mark Kulik, senior managing director of the advisory firm The Braff Group.

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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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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 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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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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Healthy Workforce Institute

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Creating a healthy work culture in healthcare is crucial, yet it can be challenging, especially when giving and receiving feedback. Radical Candor in leadership plays a vital role in addressing this challenge. How do we ensure that feedback is seen as a tool for growth rather than a source of stress? As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create and sustain an environment where feedback is accepted and valued as a key part of professional development.

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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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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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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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Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

September marks Suicide Prevention Month , a crucial time to raise awareness about suicide and offer support to those who may be struggling. Suicide is a global public health issue that touches people of all ages, races, and backgrounds. The more we talk about it, the better we can address this growing concern and offer hope to those in need. The Importance of Suicide Prevention Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, claiming more than 700,000 lives each year, according to the World Heal

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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 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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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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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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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Sepsis Awareness Month: The Role of Hospice in Managing Sepsis at End of Life Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, is a significant concern for individuals with terminal illnesses. As we observe Sepsis Awareness Month in September, it is crucial to recognize the critical role hospice care plays The post Hospice and Managing Sepsis appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Many home-based care workers often feel unsafe in their jobs, having a direct impact on hospice recruitment and retention. More than 50% of 400 home-based care employees said they had experienced or witnessed at least one instance of workplace violence or harassment in a recent report from Transcend Strategy Group. About 20% indicated that they had experienced or witnessed at least seven such incidents, the research found.

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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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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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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Plano, Texas-based Heart to Heart Hospice will soon add a third location to its geographic footprint in Oklahoma. The de novo will open this fall, located in Durant, Oklahoma, and serve hospice patients and their families across 11 surrounding counties. The new location will allow for expanded access to end-of-life care and caregiver support, according to Robert Watson, who will serve as its new executive director.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Sepsis Awareness Month: The Role of Hospice in Managing Sepsis at End of Life Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, is a significant concern for individuals with terminal illnesses. As we observe Sepsis Awareness Month in September, it is crucial to recognize the critical role hospice care plays The post Hospice and Managing Sepsis appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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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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