AlayaCare

AUGUST 23, 2021

To those who are not executives or data analysts, key performance indicators (KPIs) is an out-of-focus business term that is easier to avoid than to understand. But the reality is that KPIs are an everyman’s tool and are only as useful as employees outside the data world understand them -- and see how their efforts drive an entire business forward. KPIs are measurable values that reveal whether a company is achieving its objectives or not.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 27, 2021

Nursing is one of the most highly respected careers, but also one of the most stressful. This kind of stress can lead to compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue is t he emotional residue or strain of exposure to working with those suffering from the consequences of traumatic events. Compassion fatigue differs from burn-out, but can co-exist. It has a more rapid onset while burnout emerges over time.

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Americare Hospice

AUGUST 24, 2021

Etymologically, the word "hospice" derives from the Latin hospes, a word which served double duty in referring both to guests and hosts. Historians believe the first hospices originated in the 11th century, around 1065. The rise of the Crusading Movement in the 1090s saw the incurably ill permitted into places dedicated to treatment by Crusaders. In the early 14th century, the order of the Knights Hospitaller of St.

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Clipboard Health

AUGUST 23, 2021

As health care professionals, our duty is to do no harm to our patients and to provide the best care for them. Sometimes, that means using intervention methods to prevent patients from harming themselves or those around them. The most common method is the use of restraints. This type of intervention is used in a number of specialities, not just psychiatric and mental health.

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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.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

AUGUST 25, 2021

By October 1, 2021, hospices will need to update their election addendum form to address a change made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the final rule. The government has provided much-needed clarification and flexibility to certain aspects regarding the addendum. When should hospices provide the addendum to patients? What should hospices do if a patient refuses a signer’s discharge prior to signing the addendum?

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 27, 2021

This article originally appeared on LinkedIn , by AlayaCare CEO, Adrian Schauer. In any booming industry, it is always the right business move to harness opportunities that set your business up for growth. Home care, of course, is one such industry. Already seeing accelerated growth before COVID-19, in its wake it has become a major player in health-care for several reasons: the home setting can be a safer, better place to deliver care than in hospitals or congregate care settings; barriers to t

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 26, 2021

This article originally appeared on LinkedIn , by AlayaCare CEO, Adrian Schauer. In any booming industry, it is always the right business move to harness opportunities that set your business up for growth. Home care, of course, is one such industry. Already seeing accelerated growth before COVID-19, in its wake it has become a major player in health-care for several reasons: the home setting can be a safer, better place to deliver care than in hospitals or congregate care settings; barriers to t

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