Hospice News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Pandemic-related headwinds that strained hospice referrals may have lingering impacts on how providers are approaching their community outreach and marketing efforts. Referrals from assisted living and skilled nursing facilities represent a large portion of hospice patients, along with hospital and health system referrals. Limited access to facility-based settings during the pandemic caused hospice referral volumes to drop significantly, posing financial and operational challenges for many provi

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Sustainable Caregiving

AUGUST 10, 2023

Journaling is a way to process the complexities of caregiving, the turbulent emotions, the fear, and the confusion. Processing leads to a better understanding of what is going on behind the scenes. This insight can lead to a brighter outlook. Journaling thoughts and exploring them with curiosity and objectivity can be therapeutic. Our journal becomes … Journaling the Caregiving Journey Read More » The post Journaling the Caregiving Journey appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Life & Death Matters

AUGUST 8, 2023

Written by Kath Murray & Ann-Marie Gilbert How it started As a teenager, I volunteered and poured tea at the small nursing home (rest home) where my great-grandmother lived. It was a few blocks from my high school. Granny celebrated her 100th birthday there, she helped with meal prep and even helped “care for” the […] The post Let’s talk about reframing nursing homes as community hubs appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 11, 2023

Whether in a mass shooting, urban violence, self-harm, or intimate partner violence, the damage caused by firearms is something emergency nurses know firsthand – they see it and experience their trauma every day while simply trying to save the lives of those injured by a firearm. As the leading voice for emergency nurses, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) has a vested interest in the impact of firearms violence because of its direct relationship to injury prevention, patient care, and the h

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Hospice News

AUGUST 11, 2023

A community-based research project launched by California-based YoloCares has revealed that a lack of culturally appropriate educational opportunities is fueling hospice disparities among two underserved groups – Native American populations and rural patients. The hospice and palliative care provider launched a three-year community health needs assessment initiative aimed at better understanding the barriers of access and utilization among rural and Native American communities across its service

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Changing Lives Podcast

AUGUST 9, 2023

Harvesting Hope Car Rally & Artisan Market Register for the Car Rally! Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Car Rally & Artisan Market September 23, 2023 Host Site: Grills Orchards Entry: $50 per car Join us for our annual fall fundraiser Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Car Rally & Artisan Market, happening Saturday, September 23, 2023.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 9, 2023

Monica Thelen, an RN in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Michigan, is a fantastic nurse who goes above and beyond to provide compassionate care to her patients. She recently received a well-deserved DAISY Award for her outstanding work caring for a young patient who was nervous about having an MRI. The five-year-old boy needed to be sedated for several MRIs, and Thelen, a pediatric ICU nurse , made him feel safe and comfortable before his procedure.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Two of the largest advocacy groups for the home health and hospice industries are one step closer to joining forces. In a joint announcement on Thursday, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) revealed that their respective boards have signed a non-binding letter of intent to pursue a possible combination.

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Caring Senior Service

AUGUST 7, 2023

A doctor visit isn't usually something we look forward to. The dread and discomfort that we sometimes feel can lead to putting off important checkups with our primary care doctors. But as we age, it becomes increasingly important to attend routine checkups. Let's take a look at why you should attend your checkups regularly.

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 7, 2023

Knowing what matters most to your loved one can help you honor their wishes and give you peace of mind if they become too sick to make decisions. Unfortunately, only one in three people in the United States has a plan for their future health care.

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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.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Working with pregnant and breastfeeding families for 40 years, I’m passionate about women’s health and empowering women. The woman’s body is amazing, providing the perfect recipe for milk for their babies. Humans produce milk for human babies, which makes it the best for feeding our little ones while providing benefits for both mom and baby. Benefits of Mother’s Breast Milk Our practice relies on evidence-based research that strongly supports the newborn health benefits of breastfeeding.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Individuals in prison environments often have limited access to palliative care services, making these patients among the hardest to reach for providers. Labor pressures amid growing demand represent the largest barriers in terms of both limited staffing volumes and high workforce costs. Many incarcerated seniors who could benefit from palliative care do not receive adequate access or referrals to these services, according to Katherine Supiano, associate professor in the College of Nursing at th

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cleveland Clinic has received a gift of more than $12 million from The Howley Foundation to double the number of nurse scholars at Cleveland Clinic beginning in fall 2023. In recognition of this new generous gift and the Foundation’s cumulative support, all programs within the ASPIRE initiative at Cleveland Clinic will be renamed to honor the Howley name, including the Howley ASPIRE Nurse Scholars Program.

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Chicago Caregiving

AUGUST 8, 2023

The National Council on Aging announces 2023 photo contest award winners The National Council on Aging’s photo contest results are in. And this year was all about older women embracing life and contributing to their communities. “These photographs suggest to me that we are all connected in the Dance of Life as we pursue our goals toward aging well and endeavor to help others to age well,” said juror Carol Lukitsch in a statement.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the average person probably thinks that nurses working via telehealth is something new that came about during COVID, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I have personally been practicing in telehealth for the past eight years,” says Mariea Snell, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, an associate professor of nursing and the director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs at Maryville University.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 7, 2023

To meet growing demand, more outpatient palliative care clinics and programs are cropping up. Insurance companies and Medicare are also starting to recognize the cost savings and improved patient outcomes the clinics can provide. “I think what we are realizing is that the majority of Americans with chronic illness actually are not dying, and they’re living in our communities,” Dr.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 10, 2023

Healthcare organizations and hospitals are making significant investments in initiatives focused on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in order to cultivate a dynamic and talented workforce for the future. Johnson & Johnson has put its support behind two pilot programs aimed at setting Nurses up for success on campus and in healthcare settings.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

AUGUST 6, 2023

This week’s blog comes from Carrie Daniels (Workforce Matron) and Laura Bourne (Practice Educator) who are sharing their experience of developing a competency programme for Maternity Support Workers at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. In 2021, Health Education England (HEE) published the Maternity Support Worker Level 3 Curriculum as part of their broader work to develop and build the Maternity Support Worker role [1].

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 10, 2023

After a hospitalization, home healthcare enables patients to recover where they feel most comfortable: in their homes. Nurses visit patients to provide care to keep them at home, given that hospital readmissions cost the U.S. healthcare system more than $41 billion each year. A new study finds that for people with limited ability to communicate in English, having the same home health nurse across visits significantly decreases hospital readmissions, regardless of whether the patient and nurse sp

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Hospice News

AUGUST 7, 2023

As regulatory agencies crack down on hospice spending, providers can benefit from recognizing the links between revenue cycle management and compliance. Regulatory activity is increasing on multiple fronts. For example, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has launched a nationwide audit of general inpatient hospice services (GIP), citing that roughly one-third of providers improperly bill for these services.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 10, 2023

The notion of pivoting in your nursing career isn’t a new one, and that readiness to pivot can emerge from having a nimble mindset and a willingness to read the tea leaves of your career. Nurse, are you nimble? Being nimble in your career means you’re willing to think beyond what’s right in front of you. It also means preparing and paving the groundwork for something you want – and if you don’t know what you want, you’re at least asking the right questions.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nurse bullying heightens tension in environments that are already very stressful. To create a healthier, more positive workplace environment, it’s worth evaluating if you (whether intentionally or not) are exhibiting bully behaviors. Nurse bullying, or lateral violence, is a form of workplace violence defined as non-physical, aggressive, hostile, and/or harmful behavior between coworkers.

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Responsive Home Care

AUGUST 10, 2023

Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform a person’s mood, personality, and behaviors in the blink of an eye. When you’re at home caring for a person with dementia, these changes can be hard enough to manage. But what happens when embarrassing dementia behaviors arise when you are at a grocery store, […] The post Can You Handle Embarrassing Dementia Behaviors in Public?

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Hospice News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Amid widespread staffing shortages, hospice and other health care workers may seek to leverage collective bargaining to secure higher wages or improved working conditions. Meanwhile, many providers have leaner resources, having been hit with inflation, rising wages, lingering pandemic headwinds and the labor shortage itself. For these reasons, a number of hospice leaders and industry groups have said that the U.S.

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Living Assistance Services

AUGUST 9, 2023

Dessert is something that many seniors grew up with, while others began to appreciate a little ‘after-dinner indulgence’ in their later.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 10, 2023

For Immediate Release August 10, 2023 Newly Created Organization Would be Stronger Voice to Represent the Spectrum of Home and Community-Based Healthcare Providers (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) – The Boards of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) agreed to a joint process to explore the formation of a new organization to combine the strengths of both NAHC and NHPCO and better serve members with a

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AUGUST 7, 2023

As summer winds down and the academic year comes ever closer to launch, it’s time to start thinking about how to succeed in your nursing program. Time management is one of the best tools you can have for keeping everything under control for back to school. Preparation is one requirement to a successful school year, but it takes time and planning to reach your set goals.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 8, 2023

Hospices seeking to gauge the potential impact of new regulatory actions in the space can look to their counterparts in the home health field. The steps that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has put forth to strengthen hospice program integrity mirror rules implemented in years past for home health providers, including medical review processes and rules for when a provider can sell their business.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 8, 2023

If you’ve made it through the initial application process and landed a nursing interview, congratulations! But before you head off for the interview, let’s cover some important tips and advice for nurse candidates. The interview process is not easy and even experienced nurses can get nervous and experience doubt beforehand. But knowing how to prepare can help give you the confidence you need to put forth your best effort.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

AUGUST 8, 2023

Get help introducing your parents to a new caregiver. Today is the day you’ll be introducing your parents to a new caregiver! If your family is similar to many, you may be experiencing a range of emotions: relief, anxiety, and uncertainty, to name a few. These feelings are far from abnormal. They’re actually very common. However, just a little advance preparation and planning for this important milestone can help ensure a smooth and comfortable transition for all.

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