AlayaCare
MAY 17, 2023
When it comes to managing vacant visits at a home care organization, we know what a cumbersome and time-intensive process this is for any team. We hear many stories from our customers of the countless hours and extraordinary effort that it takes to consistently schedule vacant visits. Being able to efficiently fill these open visits is crucial for any care provider.
Hospice News
MAY 18, 2023
“What I really want is for you to listen to me, and then make sure…make sure I’m heard.” These words were spoken by a fictional, terminally ill patient portrayed in the stage play “Lily,” written by Bryan Harnetiaux on commission from the Hospice Foundation of America (HFA). This is one of several plays penned by Harnetiaux that hospice providers are now bringing to life in an effort to educate the public and their fellow clinicians about their services, advance care planning and other cri
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HopeHealth
MAY 17, 2023
From free respite care to expert advice, here’s how the Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Program is helping two Massachusetts families — and how it could help yours. The post Caring for someone with dementia? In Massachusetts, a free program is here to help appeared first on HopeHealth.
GeriPal
MAY 18, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Hot off the press is a brand spanking new updated 2023 AGS Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate Medication Use in Older Adults. The Beers Criteria is one of the most frequently cited reference tools in geriatrics, detailing potentially inappropriate medications to prescribe to older people. We’ve invited two members who helped update the criteria including Todd Semla and Mike Steinman.
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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.
Aging Life Care Association
MAY 19, 2023
Aging Life Care Managers® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults, dependent adults, and others facing ongoing health challenges. Sometimes called geriatric care managers, Aging Life Care Managers are strategic planners with key knowledge in crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal needs, and financial and local resources.
Hospice News
MAY 18, 2023
Providers are seeking to better understand the scope of health care disparities to find where the greatest areas of needs exist among underserved populations. But defining the range of communities that specifically lack access to hospice and palliative care can be a moving target. Every community in the nation has pockets of underserved communities, and these can look vastly different even across county and regional boundaries, according to Altonia Garrett, executive director of Dallas-headquar
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Life & Death Matters
MAY 15, 2023
We hope that the revisions to the workbook and Instructor’s Guide will bring PSWs another step closer to ensuring that any person with a life-limiting illness will have the opportunity to be fully supported in their journey. Join us on a brief tour of the revised Workbook and Instructor’s Guide, learn what makes them unique […] The post Get Ready for Our New, Improved Workbook & Instructor’s Guide!
Nurse.com
MAY 16, 2023
Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN, a school nurse in Camden, New Jersey, and an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers University School of Nursing in Newark, knows firsthand the impact that gun violence can have on families. In 1949, her father, who was 12 at the time, survived a mass shooting in New Jersey that took the lives of thirteen people including his mother, father, and grandmother.
Hospice News
MAY 16, 2023
Tidewell Hospice, an affiliate of Empath Health, has enhanced its clinical training program with a simulation lab in its Bradenton, Florida location. The lab is designed to give new hospice clinicians hands-on experience and hone their skills before they go out to engage directly with patients and families. A centerpiece of the lab is two interactive medical mannequins that stand in the role of a patient and a caregiver.
AlayaCare
MAY 15, 2023
It’s no secret that home-based care agencies face a huge challenge: caregiver retention. Even after the often-difficult task of recruiting caregivers, 57% turnover within the first 3 months of employment. As a result, 85% of all home care providers are currently turning away cases due to a lack of staff. AlayaCare sponsored a webinar with HHCN in partnership with MissionCare Collective to share data and insights into why caregivers turn over plus several impactful ways to improve your caregive
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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.
Daily Nurse
MAY 18, 2023
Every day, healthcare workers across the country are violently attacked. The situation is alarming in emergency departments, which are open around the clock and required by federal law to stabilize and treat anyone who walks in. Studies have shown that ED staff experience a violent event about once every two months. Rep. Joe Courtney, D.-Conn. and Sen.
Minority Nurse
MAY 14, 2023
The third week of every May (this year May 14-20) is dedicated to Neuroscience Nurses Week in recognition of and tribute to neuroscience nurses and the work they do. Neuroscience nurses work with patients who have a range of health conditions or injuries that are related to the brain. Patients in the care of neuroscience nurses might have received a traumatic brain injury in an accident, may be recovering from a stroke, could be navigating brain cancer treatment, or may have a neurologically ba
Hospice News
MAY 17, 2023
Advance care planning, done effectively, can reduce aggressive treatments as patients near the end of life, recent research has found. Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Nursing recently conducted a meta-analysis of studies involving more than 33,000 cancer patients to evaluate the relationship between advance care planning and utilization of aggressive versus comfort-focused care.
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 17, 2023
Both Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman are known for their courageous struggles against slavery, their humanitarian work, and their support of suffrage. They are not known as much as they should be, however, for their role as nurses. (Editor’s note: this is the third in a series about important Black nurses of the past that we are publishing during Nurses Month 2023.
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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.
Daily Nurse
MAY 17, 2023
Dana Shomo, RN, BSN, is a Nurse Manager Outpatient Surgery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Augusta Health in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. As a leader and a mentor, Shomo is valued and is a resource for many at Augusta Health, and in March, Shomo was awarded the 2023 Augusta Health Leadership of Excellence Award. Daily Nurse is proud to name her our Nurse of the Week.
Minority Nurse
MAY 19, 2023
Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications during childbirth are less likely to have enough nurses to care for patients during labor, delivery, and recovery, according to a new study in Nursing Outlook. The findings reveal one of many factors that may contribute to poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S. for the most vulnerable childbearing populations, including Black mothers and those insured by Medicaid.
Hospice News
MAY 19, 2023
As more care moves into the home setting, more hospitals and health systems are throwing their hats into the ring. Coupled with the entry of more payers into the space, the influx of health systems into home health, hospice and community-based palliative care stands to change the competitive dynamics in markets nationwide. This is the last of three articles that explore some of health care macro-trends that could impact hospices.
Caring Senior Service
MAY 15, 2023
Gout is a type of arthritis that commonly affects the elderly population. It is caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. These crystals can lead to inflammation, pain, and swelling. This condition can greatly impact a senior’s quality of life, disrupting their daily routine and preventing them from doing activities they love most. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for gout.
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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.
AT Home Care & Hospice
MAY 16, 2023
National Skilled Nursing Care Week We’re excited to honor our skilled nursing care staff and facilities in the markets we serve. Founded in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), this annual celebration includes a week dedicated to the huge role that skilled nursing care centers and their staff play in improving the lives The post National Skilled Nursing Care Week appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
MAY 16, 2023
Expectations are high for acute care nurse practitioners (ACNPs), and novice ACNPs may benefit from additional support as they transition into advanced practice roles. The U.S. has more than 300,000 licensed NPs, with over 36,000 completing their academic programs between 2019 and 2020. They may practice in various clinical settings, each with competencies, procedures, and patient populations.
Hospice News
MAY 19, 2023
Though revenue streams for palliative care are often shallow, these services can generate sustainable growth for providers who can play their cards right with payers. Providers walk a tightrope when it comes to ensuring that their palliative care services are financially sustainable, according to Lynn Spragens, founder and partner of Spragens & Gualtieri-Reed, a North Carolina-based health care consulting company.
Chicago Caregiving
MAY 16, 2023
What happens when you find out your diagnosis from a patient portal, not your doctor? For more than a year, my mom suffered from a persistent, baffling cough. Two negative bronchoscopies and several imaging scans later, her doctors still couldn’t figure out why she was coughing. Her pulmonologist scheduled an exploratory biopsy. A week after her surgery, my sister looked at the results that had come through in our mom’s patient portal.
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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.
Accessible Home Health Care
MAY 17, 2023
A caregiver is one of the most important roles in a senior’s life. There is a level of trust, respect, and understanding that goes into each interaction these two people may have. Ensuring that you start your relationship with the senior you care for on the right foot is key to creating a long, meaningful partnership. It is extremely important that caregivers ensure they maintain a strong bond with those they are caring for.
Daily Nurse
MAY 15, 2023
Some nurses love working with children, but working as a pediatric critical care nurse and providing care for them when they’re in critical condition is quite different from caring for them when they have a cold. So what skill sets do you need to work in pediatric critical care? What is it like? If this is for you, how can you become involved? We interviewed Tatiana Zedan, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, a nurse practitioner with Pediatric Critical Care of South Florida who works as a pediatric critical ca
Hospice News
MAY 15, 2023
Grasping the mix of objective and subjective forces fueling hospice valuations is key to maximizing a return on investment when considering a sale, according to dealmaking experts. Hospice valuations have remained high, partly due to an influx of new investors entering the space. Generally, these buyers see a promising return on investment and sustainable business growth because of rising demand for end-of-life care in the United States.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MAY 17, 2023
National Skilled Nursing Care Week We’re excited to honor our skilled nursing care staff and facilities in the markets we serve. Founded in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), this annual celebration includes a week dedicated to the huge role that skilled nursing care centers and their staff play in improving the lives The post Skilled Nursing Care Week appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
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This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.
Today's Caregiver
MAY 15, 2023
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing tips to help family caregivers identify and address the signs of depression.
Daily Nurse
MAY 19, 2023
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses announces the recipients of its 2023 Pioneering Spirit Awards and the Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career to be presented during the National Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition (NTI) , May 22-24 in Philadelphia, with a virtual offering in mid-June. Here are this year’s honorees: The winner of the 2023 Marguerite Rodgers Kinney Award for a Distinguished Career is Therese Richmond , PhD, RN, FAAN, who is t
Hospice News
MAY 16, 2023
Nashville-based Alive Hospice recently responded to speculation that the nonprofit will sell its operations to a for-profit company, a move that has sparked cries of opposition within the local community. A spate of news reports have indicated that Alive Hospice may be up for sale to a publicly traded for-profit entity. In the midst of this, nearly 4,000 community members have signed an ongoing petition for Alive to remain a nonprofit organization.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 16, 2023
Versailles, Ky. – On June 8-9, 2023, Frontier Nursing University (FNU) will hold its annual Diversity Impact Conference. The Diversity Impact Conference brings together renowned thought leaders and speakers to increase awareness of the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the healthcare workforce, particularly for those working in underserved and rural communities.
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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.
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