Hospice News
JULY 11, 2022
Hospice have lost social worker employees at a faster rate than any health care setting in the care continuum. . Social workers have left the health care field at record-high rates during the pandemic, according to data from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker. As of October 2021, attrition rates exceeded pre-pandemic levels by 35%.
AlayaCare
JULY 12, 2022
The all-new feature promotes increased collaboration, transparency, and connectivity amongst care staff with end-to-end encryption for data protection and compliance with health information privacy laws. RICHMOND HILL, N.Y. - July 12, 2022 - AlayaCare , leading global home care software, today announced the release of Secure Messaging. Available on both AlayaCare web and mobile applications, the new feature allows back-office staff and care teams to communicate and exchange important information
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HopeHealth
JULY 14, 2022
Many patients with life-limiting illnesses can receive a palliative care consultation even if they aren’t ready for hospice. Understand how palliative care and hospice are similar yet different. The post 5 case studies: When is it time for palliative care versus hospice? appeared first on HopeHealth.
Pallimed
JULY 11, 2022
by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) We have entered a new age! Spread the word! Hospice and palliative medicine (HPM) is the fifth largest medical subspecialty! You may have sensed we have been climbing the ranks, but I bet you are still surprised. A close look at the fellowship match data from Dec 2021, shows that HPM has the fifth highest number of matched applicants, behind the big 4: Cardiovascular, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Hematology and Oncology, and Gastroenterology.
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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.
Hospice News
JULY 14, 2022
Margin pressures from the proposed cuts to Medicare home health rates could impact palliative care and hospice. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in June released its proposed home health reimbursement rule for 2023, which included a 4.2% reduction in aggregate payments totaling an estimated $810 million. The agency cited budget neutrality requirements to explain the cuts, as well as adjustments related to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM), a new payment system
AlayaCare
JULY 11, 2022
The all-new feature promotes increased collaboration, transparency, and connectivity amongst care staff with end-to-end encryption for data protection and compliance with health information privacy laws. RICHMOND HILL, N.Y. – July 12, 2022 – AlayaCare , leading global home care software, today announced the release of Secure Messaging. Available on both AlayaCare web and mobile applications, the new feature allows back-office staff and care teams to communicate and exchange important
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AJN Off the Charts
JULY 14, 2022
A new study finds reduced communication skills after consecutive shifts but no clinical deficits. Twelve-hour shifts have been a mainstay of nursing schedules since they began as a staffing strategy in the 1970s, but debate continues about their effect on nurses’ health and ability to safely care for patients. Studies have examined both aspects of the issue.
Hospice News
JULY 12, 2022
More hospice and palliative care providers are pursuing joint ventures with hospitals and health systems. Joint ventures offer unique advantages compared to traditional referral streams, according to Aaron Stein, COO of Contessa Health, a subsidiary of Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED). Joint ventures allow providers to develop integrated care models that build improved transitions of care, said Stein.
Minority Nurse
JULY 14, 2022
Findings from a new Northwestern Medicine study rebut the idea that Black individuals’ higher risk of cardiovascular disease is because of biological differences. “The key take-home message is that racial differences in cardiovascular disease are not due to race itself, which is a social concept that is not related to biology.”. Black adults are at significantly higher risk (1.6-2.4 times) for cardiovascular disease than white adults.
Daily Nurse
JULY 14, 2022
While you may have heard about what it’s like to work as a travel nurse, have you ever thought about travel nurses who work in the ICU? Daisy Award-winner Deji “DJ” Folami, RN is an ICU registered nurse from Oklahoma with Cross Country Healthcare, who specializes in critical care nursing and travel nursing. He told […].
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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.
Today's Caregiver
JULY 13, 2022
As caregivers, most of us are not trained medical professionals. We are mostly family and friends who have chosen to care for our loved-one’s.
Hospice News
JULY 12, 2022
Tech startup Autumn has developed a death care digital marketplace to connect bereaved families with services. The company launches today following a $600,000 pre-seed funding round led by the investment firm Bullish Inc. To build its marketplace, Autumn has aggregated more than 500,000 local service providers, the startup reported. These include accountants, appraisers, attorneys, funeral homes, grief specialists, and other organizations that help families address the legal, financial, and logi
Minority Nurse
JULY 11, 2022
All my life I have rarely been sick, in fact there have only been two times that I can recall. So, about three months ago when I started feeling bad, it was out of the ordinary. I did not have any obvious symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, runny nose etc. I just had a lack of energy and no appetite. During this time it made me realize that “I would rather have great health, more than any material thing”; not that I do not like nice things or places.
Daily Nurse
JULY 14, 2022
In 2010, the American Heart Association (AHA) defined “Life’s Simple 7TM,” the seven health behaviors and factors people can improve to help achieve optimal cardiovascular health. And now they’re adding an eighth: sleep. “Sleep is related to every single one of the other seven elements—it’s closely tied to weight, blood pressure, glucose metabolism, what we […].
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Today's Caregiver
JULY 13, 2022
Between phishing and Social Security scams, telemarketing fraudsters, and even sweepstake lottery scams, protecting our loved ones financial security is an ongoing battle.
Hospice News
JULY 15, 2022
Home-based care provider AccentCare has been busy since its merger with Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care, exploring new technologies and care delivery strategies, as well as expanding business lines. The two companies merged in early 2021 with designs on building a seamless care continuum in the home setting and recently unified all of its business lines under the AccentCare brand.
Home Care Pulse
JULY 14, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – General Questions to Reveal Character and Compatibility. – Questions About Past Experience to Determine Starting Point. – Skill-Based Questions to Assess Role Competency. – Hypothetical Scenarios to Test Thought Process. – Questions to Help You Understand their Needs as an Employee. – Asking the Right Questions Doesn’t Stop Here.
Daily Nurse
JULY 15, 2022
On Wednesday, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that 29 emergency departments are being honored with the prestigious ENA Lantern Award – the only award dedicated to showcasing EDs for their outstanding work. “These emergency departments are doing so many remarkable improvements and initiatives and they deserve to be honored for their work,” said ENA President Jenn […].
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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.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
JULY 15, 2022
Like clockwork, Summer is here and the sun is hot! While the sun is a good source of Vitamin D and mood-boosting, it is important to enjoy it safely. July is UV Safety Awareness Month to highlight the risks associated with too much sun exposure and how to protect you and your loved ones from the sun’s radiation or UV rays. The Science Behind the Sun’s Radiation.
Hospice News
JULY 15, 2022
The return of sequestration is adding to the financial storms brewing in hospice, as providers contend with rising costs of delivering patient care, inflation and lackluster reimbursement. Providers are increasingly concerned about their ability to sustain their businesses through choppy waters, calling on regulators to step up support. After a moratorium during the pandemic, Medicare sequestration resumed July 1.
Caring Senior Service
JULY 11, 2022
As we get older, incontinence becomes more common. The pelvic floor muscles and bladder naturally become weaker. Medications can contribute to incontinence. Additionally, some health conditions, like arthritis, can impact a senior’s ability to get to the bathroom in time. Whatever the reason, incontinence can become a source of frustration and embarrassment.
Daily Nurse
JULY 12, 2022
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) says the alarming rise in the number of nurses taking strike action across the world is a direct response to governments’ failure to tackle the root causes of our fragile, severely weakened, and in some cases collapsing healthcare systems. Across the globe, ICN has identified numerous examples of nurses […].
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Minority Nurse
JULY 12, 2022
The life expectancy of Californians decreased by about three years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study by UCLA researchers and colleagues published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The research further shows that life expectancy for Hispanic, Asian and Black Californians decreased more than for white Californians and that the gap in life expectancy between those living in the highest- and lowest-income census tracts increased, from a difference of about
Hospice News
JULY 11, 2022
A group of 17 Illinois health care organizations is collaborating to expand access to home-based primary care, including a number of hospice and palliative care providers. The providers are participating in the Illinois House Care Project, an initiative by the Home Centered Care Institute (HCCI). The project follows up on a similar HCCI program conducted in Florida in which providers saw a collective 25% increase in home-based primary care patient volume, as well as reductions in facility utiliz
Responsive Home Care
JULY 14, 2022
In his documentary about grief, George Shelley uses the analogy of glitter. If you toss glitter into the air, it’ll land in all of the cracks and crevices of the room, and it’ll be nearly impossible to fully sweep up and remove. Individuals who have lost a loved one can relate. Yet in some instances, […]. The post Broken Heart Syndrome and How to Help Those Who are Grieving appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Daily Nurse
JULY 11, 2022
When it comes to staging pressure injuries (PI) and identifying moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) it can be challenging. Both types of wounds have similar presentation and show up consistently on the same parts of the body. Pressure Injury Basics Pressure injuries (PI) result when prolonged pressure impairs blood flow to an area by compressing tissues/vessels. […].
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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.
Nurse.com
JULY 11, 2022
A long-term care nurse shared that her facility was accused of negligence in failing to use bed rails properly to prevent residents from falling out of bed. . The report was denied by the organization. As a result, the RN was asked to complete an assessment of the entire facility for bed rail use. The RN did the assessment and documented her results.
Hospice News
JULY 13, 2022
More than a dozen hospice advocacy groups have called on congressional leadership to intervene in a proposed 2.7% bump in Medicare payments, which they say is insufficient in light of COVID-19 and staffing headwinds. The organizations signed a letter to party leaders in both chambers of Congress. Signatories included the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), the National Partnership for Hospice Innovation (NPHI),
Living Assistance Services
JULY 13, 2022
A long car ride may be a bit of an annoyance when you’re young, but as you get older and struggle with joint or muscle pain, those rides.
Diversity Nursing
JULY 13, 2022
While physical health is undoubtedly important, so is Mental Health. Millions of Americans are affected by mental illness each year. Psychiatric Nurses have the specialized knowledge and skills needed to treat these illnesses. According to the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Psychiatric Nurses make up the second largest group of behavioral health professionals in the U.S.
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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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