AlayaCare
MARCH 29, 2023
The number one challenge that all home and community care providers face is care worker shortage. Providers need solutions to allow them to deliver more care in the community with their existing resources by increasing utilization and efficiency. Scheduling is a clear area where modern software can help an agency deliver more and better care with its existing resources.
Hospice News
MARCH 29, 2023
On the matter of hospice program integrity, policymakers have many questions and few answers. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra appeared yesterday on Capitol Hill for a hearing on President Biden’s proposed federal budget, during which several Congress members raised the issue of hospice fraud. The key issue in these discussions is a proliferation of newly licensed hospice operators in multiple states, some of which have been associated with suspicious or unethical practic
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HopeHealth
MARCH 30, 2023
In his 35 years at HopeHealth, Chief Medical Officer Edward W. Martin, MD, has changed this organization. And in return, it’s changed him. In this Q&A, he shares how. The post “This work has changed me”: Q&A with HopeHealth’s chief medical officer appeared first on HopeHealth.
GeriPal
MARCH 30, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Two weeks ago on the GeriPal podcast we talked about why and how to write for the general public. This week we’ve invited three guests to share their stories about storytelling that’s written for healthcare providers. The first guest is Liz Salmi. Liz wrote a fabulous perspectives piece in the NEJM titled “ Deciding on My Dimples ” which talks about her experience as a patient doing shared decision making during neurosurgery for resection of an astrocytoma.
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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.
AlayaCare
MARCH 27, 2023
The home care industry is currently facing several challenges due to the increasing demand for services and the rising costs of providing care. Increasing aging populations, labor shortages, technological advances, and regulatory changes have all contributed to more complex operations. At the same time, home care agencies must handle a rising number of patients with increasingly complex medical conditions that require customized treatments.
Hospice News
MARCH 29, 2023
Though evidence shows that longer hospice stays reduce costs, providers are still walking a regulatory tightrope. On one hand, longer hospice stays can lead to improved patient and family satisfaction and greater cost saving opportunities. On the other hand, regulators often treat stays longer than six months or frequent recertifications to be red flags that signal malfeasance.
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Minority Nurse
MARCH 28, 2023
Diabetes Alert Day was introduced in 1988 and for decades has helped raise awareness about diabetes this significant medical condition. During her early years as a nurse, Kim Ellis MSN, FNP-C, CDCES and founder of Ellis Diabetes Education & Consulting, LLC , discovered there was a big need for diabetes information in the communities she served, so she focused her specialty in helping folks with the condition and sharing education.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MARCH 26, 2023
Blog by Jo McVey (Lecturer of Mental Health Nursing) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Being a N urse Team Leader in Older Adult Community Mental Health Services is three-fold: there is the management of staff, the management of a caseload of patients, and the management of a service. The advice given is “be prepared and be organised,” however, the reality is that we must be prepared to be unprepared.
Hospice News
MARCH 27, 2023
Hospice providers in facility-based settings may be underutilizing Medicare’s service intensity add-on (SIA). Compared to routine home care, patients receiving the general inpatient level of care (GIP) were 22.8% less likely to have a SIA-applicable visit, according to an analysis by Abt Associates. SIA visits for patients in GIP on average had 67.6 fewer minutes.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 28, 2023
Rounding checklists can help hospital care teams improve patient outcomes. New research points to the potential for patient-specific checklists as a valid way to effectively translate the latest evidence into clinical practice. These checklists can be helpful tools during daily rounds when multidisciplinary patient care team members convene to discuss each patient’s status and care plan.
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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.
Solace
MARCH 30, 2023
While fewer people are choosing traditional burial in cemeteries, families often still want a place to visit — or the feeling of pride that comes with stewardship — as a reminder of their loved one. For many, nature provides the perfect setting. Public green spaces are a great place to honor memories with a plaque, bench, tree or donation that honors a loved one.
AJN Off the Charts
MARCH 30, 2023
CGFNS VisaScreen Applications by Country of Education, 2022. Reprinted from CGFNS International. CGFNS Nurse Migration Report 2022: Trends in Healthcare Migration to the United States. “Rather than relying on importing foreign-educated nurses, high-income countries should aim to ensure an adequate domestic supply of new nurses as well as retention of those already in the workforce.” Increased nurse migration as a stopgap in the United States.
Hospice News
MARCH 31, 2023
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) late Friday released the 2024 proposed payment rule for hospice providers. In it, CMS proposed to update hospice payments by 2.8%, which includes a market-basket percentage increase of 3% and a 0.2 percentage point productivity adjustment. The increase would translate to an estimated $720 million swell in hospice payments next year compared to Fiscal Year 2023, according to CMS.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 27, 2023
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a vascular access nurse and what this job offers? Here are the basics that you need to know. Rebecca Myers , MSN, RN, VA-BC, NPD-BC, is a Vascular Access Nurse (aka PICC nurse). Her hospital experience includes critical care, education, and vascular access. Rebecca Myers, MSN, RN, VA-BC, NPD-BC How did you get interested in being a vascular access nurse?
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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.
Traditions Health
MARCH 31, 2023
Traditions Health of Houston Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Houston has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. This is the fifteenth hospice branch of Traditions Health that has been awarded Joint Commission Accreditation.
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 29, 2023
Its that time of year again to hear from my crankier alter-ego. I know he's been missed. Here we go again.
Hospice News
MARCH 31, 2023
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.) has introduced a bill that would allow some end-of-life patients to use psilocybin and other investigational treatments. The Right to Try Clarification Act would revise a current law that was designed to give access to experimental treatments to dying patients who have exhausted other options. The proposed bill would add Schedule I substances that have completed phase 1 clinical studies to the list of available options.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 30, 2023
Ask any passerby on the street to describe nurses. You’ll likely hear a description of a woman in scrubs with a stethoscope around her neck, caring for patients in a hospital. While that picture may be accurate for a certain percentage of nurses, there are plenty whose professional life looks much different, including those who have embraced the world of nurse entrepreneurship.
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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.
AJN Off the Charts
MARCH 27, 2023
“I was always the strong one, the one with the answers, the one people came to for advice… ” – from the April Reflections essay, “ Take Off the Mask: Getting Real About Depression, Trauma, and Loss “ The April issue of AJN is now live. Here’s what’s new. Some articles may be free only to subscribers.
Elaine Mansfield
MARCH 28, 2023
The two of you sent a photo from David’s home in North Carolina last week. You’re 52 and 49 now, but the photo reminds me of a 1974 photo of curly headed four-year-old David holding six-month-old smiling Anthony with tender love. Almost fifty years later, the love remains, although there have been bumps in the road. Your dad had few requests before his death, but one was that you stand together and treat each other with kindness.
Hospice News
MARCH 31, 2023
CEO turnover has been rising during the past two years, among organizations that run the gamut as far as size, tax status and ownership structure. The reasons behind the trend are also plentiful. For starters, many hospice leaders are aging with the rest of the population and reaching retirement age. Others have migrated to other providers or have been removed by a company’s board.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 31, 2023
To help ensure that all obstetric patients receive high-quality, safe analgesia and anesthesia care during labor and delivery, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has published its updated Analgesia and Anesthesia for the Obstetric Patient practice guidelines. This comprehensive revision provides evidence-based practice recommendations and closes equity gaps in obstetric pain management and anesthesia care.
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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
MARCH 29, 2023
Our Reference Group on Public Health and Palliative Care are presenting this webinar on 31 May 2023. The webinar will start at 2pm (CEST). ‘The Case for Public Health Palliative Care’ will feature presentations from Julian Abel (UK), Julia Verne (UK) and Phil Larkin (Switzerland). Register to attend on this link. Please note all EAPC webinars are scheduled in Central European Summer Time.
Living Assistance Services
MARCH 30, 2023
Homecare is something that many families consider for their aging loved ones, but if you haven’t worked with a caregiver before, you may.
Hospice News
MARCH 30, 2023
Ohio’s Hospice is deepening its relationship with United Church Homes (UCH) to expand hospice and palliative care options for the senior living and support services organization’s residents. This move expands a collaboration between the two nonprofits launched called Ohio’s Hospice at United Church Homes, which provides care in more than three communities across the UCH footprint.
Comfort Home Care
MARCH 28, 2023
As we age, monitoring our health and ensuring we care for ourselves is more important than ever. One essential part of maintaining good health as a senior is being aware of the risks posed by colorectal cancer and getting screened for it regularly. Early detection increases your chances of successful treatment and could save your life. Continue reading as the senior care specialists at Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, discuss what colorectal cancer is, who should be tested for it, and why scr
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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.
Home Care Pulse
MARCH 30, 2023
Article Contents: – Introduction – The Need to Nurture – Introducing the Assessment – How Can You Succeed in Scheduling the Consultation? – How Do You Know if Your Inquiry Management Process Is Working? – Dos and Don’ts of Inquiry Management – The Consultative Sales Process – Monitoring Inquiry Calls – Equip Your Staff Article Contents: The Need to Nurture Introducing the Assessment How Can You Succeed in Scheduling the Consultation?
Nurse.com
MARCH 30, 2023
Over the past several years, the country’s healthcare system has been plagued by staff shortages — most notably a shortage of nurses and primary care providers. This has disrupted the continuity of care for patients and has resulted in fragmented care in which the patient’s immediate physical needs are addressed, but not every care option is explored.
Hospice News
MARCH 31, 2023
Hospice programs in central New York remain open, despite local legislators previously indicating staffing-related closures. In 2022, legislators in Oswego County in New York state voted to shutter its hospice services within the year. However, The Caring Coalition of Central New York, d.b.a. Hospice of Central New York & Hospice of the Finger Lakes, will remain open, according to an announcement from its philanthropic arm, Friends of Oswego County Hospice, Inc.
NHPCO
MARCH 29, 2023
For Immediate Release March 29, 2023 (Alexandria, VA) The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization has created a new Quality and Innovation Network as a community for providers who share a commitment to establishing a culture of quality within their hospice and palliative care organizations. Members of the Quality and Innovation Network (QIN) will join monthly virtual working sessions with industry-recognized performance improvement coaches, the NHPCO Quality team, and colleagues from a
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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.
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