Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
From the practical to the personal, here are eight things every nurse needs to be successful at any stage in their career. Basic Supplies Clickable pens and a foldable clipboard that you can fit in your scrub pocket are always helpful. Pens disappear quickly, and having a supply is a must for all nurses. In […].
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has agreed to purchase Signify Health (NYSE: SGFY) for a total transaction value of $8 billion. Signify is a value-based care enablement company that concentrates on care in the home, including home health and palliative care. CVS indicated that the transaction will lay the foundation for further expansion in home-based health care.
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HopeHealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
An inpatient hospice nurse opens up about his experiences at Hulitar Hospice Center, and what it means for patients and their families spending their final moments together. The post In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up appeared first on HopeHealth.
Life & Death Matters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
“It’s not being dead, but the dying that I fear.” . The post A Beginners Guide to Getting Comfortable With Dying and Death appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
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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.
GeriPal
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. Holly Prigerson recalls the moments in which she started investigating prolonged grief disorder. She recalls being “a social scientist [Holly] in room full of psychiatrists,” who recognized a diagnostic gap in people experiencing profound and potentially harmful grief far after the death of a loved one. This led her on a remarkable journey.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Declines in digital health investment have implications for hospice and palliative care providers. The digital health investment boom, accelerated by the pandemic, is on the decline, at least for now. The term “digital health” can be defined broadly, according to Dr. Arif Kamal, associate professor of medicine and population health at Duke University.
Home Care & Hospice Network brings together the best content for professionals in the home care and hospice care industries from the widest variety of thought leaders.
AlayaCare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
The topic of business intelligence and leveraging data to improve outcomes has been predominant in the home health industry these past few years with the care system shifting to a bundled payment model. Meanwhile, the availability of powerful and affordable home care information and communication technology, both for providers and clients, has raised the capacity to gather and process more data, communicate more effectively, and monitor the quality of care delivered.
Life & Death Matters
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
“I must define the course in a way more engaging than engorging, countering my tendency to inundate students with data, and allowing them instead to encounter the subject, each other, and themselves. “I must provide readings with substance that students need to know, but with gaps in which students can think their own thoughts – […].
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
A group of health plans, policymakers, and insurance companies recently told the Center for Medicare & Medicare Innovation (CMMI) that they needed a standardized definition for palliative care in order to improve access. The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) recently facilitated discussions between CMMI, health plans and other private payers on ways to integrate palliative care services into existing payment models. .
Happy Healthy Caregiver
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
In this post, you’ll find six self-care and caregiving books you may want to add to your ‘to be read’ pile. I’ve read less non-fiction this summer since I’ve been traveling with purpose (caregiver retreat, helping a grieving cousin, moving my daughter to Chicago) and traveling for fun (Amalfi Italy trip, Michigan getaway).
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Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
AlayaCare
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The topic of business intelligence and leveraging data to improve outcomes has been predominant in the home health industry these past few years with the care system shifting to a bundled payment model. Meanwhile, the availability of powerful and affordable home care information and communication technology, both for providers and clients, has raised the capacity to gather and process more data, communicate more effectively, and monitor the quality of care delivered.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
This week’s blog has been written by Dr Nicola Roberts (@DrNRoberts), Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University, who raises the question whether pre-registration nursing programmes are teaching the right skills for contemporary clinical respiratory practice. Our recent study examined what respiratory care content is being taught in UK pre-registration nursing programmes in approved education institutions.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Some hospice company leaders have signaled the labor market may be showing signs of stabilization. Executives from 13 publicly traded home-based care companies participated last week in Jeffries Financial Group’s annual Nashville Healthcare Services Bur Tour, including contingents from Addus (NASDAQ: ADUS), Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED), CVS Health (NASDAQ: CVS), Signify Health (NASDAQ: SGNY), and Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (NYSE: EHAB), among others.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Nursing school has played a huge role in starting my nursing career on my journey to becoming a nurse leader. While living in Idaho, I was studying to receive a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). During school, I also worked internships at different hospitals. The hands-on applications in hospitals made concepts, procedures, and general […].
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Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Every Saturday, my husband John would prepare for his golf outing. The house filled up with his happy hums as he gathered his clubs and shoes. At the same time, I would be working on project papers and packing them in my briefcase for school. This was our Saturday routine for the past 10 years. But one Saturday was different. Insook Kim, RN. That Saturday, my husband and I sat silently in a room at the hospital.
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
By Donna Cardillo The inevitable had happened. My mother-in-law, three months shy of her 100th birthday, passed away. I knew it would be my responsibility to empty her apartment and pack up or dispose of her belongings. Why me, the daughter-in-law? Because I was her primary caregiver. Both of her sons were ill or disabled … The Daughter-in-Law Read More » The post The Daughter-in-Law first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2022
Texas Palliative Care and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health recently formed a partnership to expand access to serious illness care for patients and families in growing need. The palliative care partnership was rolled out last month with a goal to improve provider coordination and quality of these services across East Texas. Through the partnership, the two organizations will employ a multidisciplinary approach to palliative care delivery.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Following a successful pilot of its innovative Academy of Clinical Essentials (ACE) initiative, the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is preparing to welcome its first full class of nursing students as the program expands to more locations across Maryland. ACE puts a cohort of nursing students at the bedside under the instruction of an […].
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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
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Over the last decade, the U.S. has become more diverse. With this trend has come a growing demand for bilingual nurses. Nurses who are fluent in at least two languages can help reduce health disparities, enhance patient outcomes, and bridge gaps in communication. Data from the 2020 American Community Survey, an analysis from the U.S. Census Bureau, indicated that 21% of the U.S. population speaks languages other than English at home.
Together for Short Lives
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Together for Short Lives has welcomed the government’s decision to freeze average annual household energy bills at £2,500 for two years from 1 October. But we have warned that much more is needed to help families of seriously ill children afford the extra energy they need to keep them alive. The energy price cap – […]. The post Cap welcome but more energy help needed for seriously ill children appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Philadelphia-based First Docs is poised for multi-state expansion after securing new investment dollars from the private equity firm Webster Equity Partners. First Docs is a physician-led internal medicine practice that offers a range of health care services and frequently collaborates with hospice, palliative care, and home health providers, among others.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
When Dilon Petersen graduated from the UNLV School of Nursing in August, he became the third member of his family to do so. Dilon’s father and grandmother are both UNLV School of Nursing alumni and share an affinity for nursing that has persisted from one generation to the next. And we’re thrilled to name Peterson, 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.
Chicago Caregiving
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Older adults prioritize healthy eating on a budget, as they adjust to inflation reality. Inflation has soared in recent months, hovering around 9.1%. And grocery prices specifically have gone even higher, especially for staples such as dairy, meat, and fresh fruits and vegetables. While the government reports that inflation for groceries is about 12% — the highest increase since the 1970s — many individuals say they’ve racked up drastically higher grocery bills , about 50% to 100% over las
Responsive Home Care
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Anyone in a happy, long-term relationship understands that it requires dedication, compromise, and sacrifice. The happiest relationships are the ones where both parties selflessly care for one another. This can change drastically, however, if the person you love encounters a serious health concern. And this shift can have an adverse impact on the dynamics of […].
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
The U.S Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) star ratings system for hospice quality may have unintended consequences for small providers. CMS began posting star ratings for hospices on its Care Compare website last month. With new quality measurement methodologies still in the works or in the early days of implementation, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey results are currently the key indicator informing those ratings. .
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The University of Virginia’s School of Nursing received a new $14 million commitment from longtime benefactors Joanne and Bill Conway of Washington, D.C., a gift that amplifies their previous transformational support, which now totals $49 million. The Conways’ generosity will enable the school to reduce the cost of nursing education for students; offer financial support […].
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This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.
Comforcare Home Care
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Urinary tract infection, known as UTI can cause sudden confusion or delirium in older adults with dementia or Alzheimer's. Often, people with dementia or Alzheimer's are prone to incontinence and/or poor or improper hygiene. Sudden and unexplained changes in behavior, such as increased confusion, agitation, or withdrawal can be due to a UTI. When someone with dementia or Alzheimer's develops a UTI it can be more difficult to identify the signs because word-finding or inability to express discomf
Healthy Workforce Institute
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
I worked as a Neurosurgical Step-Down nurse for many years. We typically received our patients from the ED, OR, or Neuro ICU. When our patients were stable, we transferred them to the Neuro MedSurg Department. All one big happy family – the Neuro ICU, Neuro Step-Down, and Neuro MedSurg – right? Wrong! Interdepartmental conflicts occurred every day. Conflicts such as, transferring patients (the rooms not ready; the nurse can’t take report now), dumping (orders not being implemented and left for t
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, federal regulators are examining the ways health care providers spent the Provider Relief Fund dollars they received. The CARES Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, earmarked $175 billion for the Provider Relief Fund (PRF), designed to replace revenue that thousands of health care providers lost due to the pandemic.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Owning and stepping into your own genius as a nurse is important; and genius is, of course, relative for all nurses. At times, we can lose heart and feel that we just can't become the person or professional we thought we could be; however, seeking our own individual path is paramount when it comes to creating a career that feels tailor-made just for us, and not just a path someone else said was the best one to follow.
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