Hospice News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Wisconsin-headquartered Legacy Care Partners Inc. has acquired Superior Home Health and Superior Hospice of Texas. Financial terms were undisclosed. Combined, Superior’s home health and hospice businesses operate seven locations that serve 50 Texas counties and more than 500 cities. The transaction expands Legacy’s existing footprint in Texas. The company also provides care in Florida, Michigan and Wisconsin. “We extend a warm welcome to Superior Home Health and Superior Hospice into the L

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JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life. The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps.

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Aging Life Care Association

JANUARY 25, 2024

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal, trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. For many elders who have a fall, this is often the beginning of a deleterious cascade of ill health that will lead to trauma, hospitalization, decreased mobility, depression, and in some cases, even death. … Continue reading Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One → The post Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One appe

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Sustainable Caregiving

JANUARY 24, 2024

If you read this title and have an adverse visceral reaction, I get it. Please read on before deciding that this is yet another example of toxic positivity. I am not suggesting that, as a caregiver, you have the time, energy, or motivation to embark on an entrepreneurial expedition. Actually, that is exactly what I […] The post Launching a Business While Caregiving appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 26, 2024

A recent study dug into the most common care setting trajectory patterns among older adults in the United States approaching the end of life. Many elderly Americans follow one of three place of care trajectories during the last three years of life, researchers from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, found in a study recently published in BMC Geriatrics.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2024

Eight Springer Publishing titles won the American Journal of Nursing (AJN) Book of the Year Awards for 2023 , with two first-place, four second-place, and two third-place titles. The AJN Book of the Year program is a time-honored and prestigious competition honoring exceptional print and digital texts for advancing healthcare quality in nursing by exploring and advancing critical topics in health and healthcare since 1969.

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Elder Care Matters

JANUARY 26, 2024

Those who have worked throughout their adult lives may not like the idea that they may eventually require Medicaid benefits. Some people even find the implication that they will eventually require Medicaid to be insulting. However, Medicaid exists for a reason and there are good reasons why the majority of Americans find that they need… The post When Should You Start Planning for Medicaid Benefits?

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Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2024

After five years of planning, the post-acute services provider AccentCare recently re-organized its bereavement care services, which are now coordinated from a national center. This centralization was designed to ensure consistency in its grief care operations and to ensure comparable quality across the company’s national footprint, Yelena Zatulovsky, vice-president of patient experience for AccentCare, said at the Home Care 100 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 24, 2024

Oncology nurses at the John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC) in Hackensack, NJ, are making a difference in the lives of cancer patients. Margaret Hopkins, RN, is one of those nurses, and she feels blessed every day to be a part of such a fantastic team. As a cancer survivor herself, Hopkins has been on both sides of cancer treatment and knows the magic of the work at JTCC.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

IV Nurse Day is honored every year on January 25, and the day helps spread awareness of the work infusion nurses do. Minority Nurse recently caught up with Danielle Jenkins, MBA, BSN, RN, CRNI, and president elect of the Infusion Nurses Society. Jenkins offered her perspective on a career as an infusion nurse and what keeps her so dedicated to this specialty.

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Elder Care Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s been a long time coming, but this year, for the first time, the IRS will provide Free tax prep software for some taxpayers. The roll-out will be slow. Direct File (as the program will be called) will be available only in thirteen states, including New York. Note that the IRS warns that it’s not… The post IRS To Provide Free Tax Prep Software – Is it For You?

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Hospice News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Palliative care clinical education avenues have expanded in recent years, but providers say the well may not be filling up quickly enough to meet demand. Communication and peer support elements are among the key training elements for palliative workforce sustainability and growth. Recruiting and retaining palliative care professionals can be a difficult feat for organizations, in part because not enough medical and nursing students are exposed to palliative care during their education.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 22, 2024

As a popular career path, nurse practitioners have been in the ascendant for some time now, and 2024 is no exception. Every time you turn around, it can seem like someone else you know is in NP school or considering applying. No matter how you slice it, the nurse practitioner career has been enjoying its day in the sun, and the trend is destined to continue for the foreseeable future.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Psychedelics have the potential to treat chronic conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), fibromyalgia, and various behavioral health conditions, yet psychedelics are not like traditional pharmaceuticals. The mode of administration often involves a psychotherapy component, necessitating a closer patient-physician relationship and making risk management crucial.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

While many do not look forward to aging, there are some perks to getting older. One of the big benefits is getting senior discounts at some of your favorite retailers and restaurants. Here are some discounts seniors qualify for! Make sure to check the age because you can qualify for some discounts at just 50.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 25, 2024

National hospice utilization rates have fallen since 2020, though the total number of patients served remains consistent. About 47.3% of all Medicare decedents received one day or more of hospice care and were enrolled in hospice at the time of death during calendar year 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, according to Alix Ware, director of health policy for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Embarking on the journey to certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) school can be both exhilarating and daunting. To help you navigate this path, I’ve compiled a comprehensive guide outlining key steps to enhance your candidacy for CRNA school. This guide is not just a list of steps; it’s a culmination of foundational strategies that have been proven effective.

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Diversity Nursing

JANUARY 22, 2024

In Gallup's 2023 Honesty and Ethics poll , Americans' evaluations of almost all 23 professions have experienced a decline compared to previous years. Interestingly, only one profession, labor union leaders, has managed to maintain its standing since 2019. Surprisingly, a mere 25% of respondents consider their honesty and ethics to be "very high" or "high.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

JANUARY 21, 2024

By Mudhar Al Adawi, Senior Nurse, Nurse Researcher at Royal Hospital, Oman. Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become a global issue among health care providers due to improvements in the quality of health systems. Acquired knowledge from EBP helps to improve patient outcomes, guide clinical practice, and improve the quality of care for the healthcare consumer or partner 1.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Rebranding a hospice company following a merger or acquisition is a more complex process than it may seem at first blush. While consolidation slowed in 2023, many industry observers expect a rebound in 2024, though perhaps not to the record-breaking levels seen in 2021. And although not all acquired companies rebrand, many do in order to create a unified identity or reflect a broader suite of services.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

JANUARY 22, 2024

Get help learning how to support senior sleeping habits Everyone knows the feeling: deep breaths, white noise, counting sheep, all in an attempt to force our brains to shut down to allow us the sleep we desperately need. As we grow older, it can be even more challenging to get enough sleep. Older adults can experience changes in their sleep architecture, including lighter sleep, more frequent awakenings, and a shift towards earlier bedtimes.

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AJN Off the Charts

JANUARY 25, 2024

The February issue of AJN is now live. “Original Research: A Real ‘Voice’ or ‘Lip Service’? Experiences of Staff Nurses Who Have Served on Staffing Committees,” explores nurses’ perspectives on staffing committee participation—including how they perceive their committee’s effectiveness, and how these committees can benefit patients, nurses, and organizations.

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JANUARY 25, 2024

In a recent visit to a physician’s office, I heard the following conversation transpire between an elderly couple.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 26, 2024

Already, 2024 has brought a growing body of research in palliative care covering more ground on challenges linked to utilization and access, health disparities, lagging clinical awareness, and other aspects impacting quality and care delivery. This year has kicked off with a host of palliative care studies at global and national levels. Data trends reflect an increasing aim at understanding ways to improve serious illness care access and quality outcomes.

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Palliverse

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Rural and Remote Institute of Palliative Medicine (RRIPM) has released a draft of their scoping review into specialist palliative medicine training in rural Australia and are now inviting everyone interested in improving rural palliative medicine to provide feedback before 12th February 2024 by emailing the Project Manager at RRIPMproject@anzspm.org.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Salem, OR 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 Salem hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 26, 2024

As Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNA) Week comes to a close, nurses interested in this career or already working as a CRNA are celebrated for the work they do and the dedication to their patients. As the primary professional organization for CRNAs, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) sponsors the annual CRNA Week and supports nurses in this specialty.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 26, 2024

In this episode of Hospice News Elevate podcast, editor Jim Parker speaks with Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, CEO of Mourning Dove Medical, about strategies for improving compliance with federal care planning standards, which are among the most frequently cited survey deficiencies for hospices. The post Elevate Podcast: Dr. Kaishauna Guidry, CEO, Mourning Dove Medical appeared first on Hospice News.

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 26, 2024

Category: Fundamentals A suction catheter and vacuum system, open or closed, are required to perform tracheal suctioning. It is recommended that the diameter of the suction catheter be no larger than half the inner diameter of the tracheostomy tube.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 24, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Portland, OR 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 Portland hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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