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Trends Shaping the Future of Hospice, Post-Acute Care

Hospice News

As more care moves into the home setting, systemic changes may be necessary to keep that momentum going. Demand for home-based care was creeping upward before 2020, but the pandemic that broke out that year accelerated the trend. More patients, providers, and payers realized that a wider range of services could be delivered in the home, which aligns both with patient preferences and the goal of reducing costs.

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5 opportunities where technology can help home care agencies grow

AlayaCare

For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults. People ages 65 years and above is projected to rise to 86.7 million by 2050 accounting for approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Governments are increasingly turning to home care providers as a means of alleviating strapped hospital resources and a shortage of long-term care facilities.

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Advanced Pain Management in Cancer: Janet Abrahm

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary. Have you had difficulty managing a particular type of cancer pain? For me it’s radiation induced mucositis/esophagitis. Janet Abrahm is one of the world’s experts in pain and symptom management for patients with cancer joins us to talk about (among other things): Ketamine for hyperalgesia and allodynia, how to treat dissociative side effects.

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Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one

HopeHealth

Kids with a parent, sibling or loved one on hospice need help coping with anticipatory grief, and preparing for what’s ahead. These activities can help. The post Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one appeared first on HopeHealth.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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Hospices Leverage Partnerships to Scale Palliative Care Programs

Hospice News

Limited pathways to reimbursement and workforce shortages are the largest hurdles for growth among community-based palliative care programs. Building partnerships with other providers can help mitigate these barriers, according to Dr. Nathan Goldstein, professor of geriatrics and palliative medicine for the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Some providers have a learning curve around the complex process of working out payer contracts and sustainable business models for their community-bas

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5 opportunities where technology can help home care agencies grow

AlayaCare

For the home care industry, the next couple of decades are clear: the need for services will rise in step with the population of older adults. People ages 65 years and above are projected to rise to 86.7 million by 2050 accounting for approximately 20% of the U.S. population. Governments are increasingly turning to home care providers as a means of alleviating strapped hospital resources and a shortage of long-term care facilities.

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6 Myths About Seniors' Mental Health | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

Seniors' mental health is often pushed aside as we focus on the physical signs of their aging. Moreover, conversations about mental health often focus primarily on younger people. Because of this, there are many myths that surround seniors' mental health, and in this article, we’re going to debunk some of the most pervasive ones.

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Hospice Market to Nearly Double by 2030; Palliative Care to See Large Gains

Hospice News

Rising demand and demographic tailwinds are propelling rapid growth in both the hospice and palliative care markets. But ongoing labor pressures remain a risk point. A large concern is whether there will be enough hospice and palliative care providers to keep pace with demand, according to Brian Tanquilut, equity analyst in health care services at investment banking company Jeffries LLC.

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The Nursing Beat is Changing How Healthcare Information is Absorbed

Minority Nurse

The Nursing Beat, a new healthcare media startup, officially launched this week. It’s the creation of a consortium of nurses sharing a strong desire to foster community with the goal to make the ever-evolving world of healthcare easy to digest by arming healthcare professionals with the most up-to-date information. . Nurses Supporting Community Initiatives .

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Emergency Nurses Association Hosts Emergency Nursing 2022 in Denver

Daily Nurse

Thousands of emergency nurses from around the world are convening Sept. 30 – Oct. 3 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver for the Emergency Nursing Association’s (ENA) Emergency Nursing 2022. From stroke codes and triage to behavioral care and transgender patients, the ENA conference highlights key health care issues. Attendees have access to hands-on […].

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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.

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Overcoming Challenges of Being a Family Caregiver

Always Best Care Senior Services

Your aging parents spent many years caring for you, so it can be incredibly rewarding to give back and spend time caring for them. However, this can also be challenging when trying to balance your own family, job, and obligations. Creating a routine can be a good place to start so that you have a better idea of your schedule and know what needs to be done and when.

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Hospice Case Manager Workloads Correlate With Longer Stays, Profitability

Hospice News

Careful management of hospice care manager workloads correlates with longer lengths of stay. Length of stay is an important metric from both a clinical and business standpoint. For many patients length of stay is a week or less, which is too short for them to receive the full benefit of hospice care. From a business perspective, patient populations who experienced longer lengths of stay boosted hospice margins by as much as 20% during 2016, according to a report from the Medicare Payment Advisor

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Holly Willoughby helps raise vital funds for Together for Short Lives’ Butterfly Fund

Together for Short Lives

On Thursday (29 September) Together for Short Lives Patron Holly Willoughby took to the trading floor at BGC Partners in London for their amazing charity day, in memory of the colleagues that they lost in New York on 9/11. This is the fifth year that Holly has taken part in the charity day on our […]. The post Holly Willoughby helps raise vital funds for Together for Short Lives’ Butterfly Fund appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nurse of the Week: Psychiatric Nurse Helps City of Detroit Address Mental Wellness

Daily Nurse

Pia Love, BSN, RN is an inspiring, historical, and influential nurse in Detroit, Michigan, hosting weekly mental wellness sessions for the city of Detroit and working with other health professionals, organizations, and small groups about the significance of mental health. Love’s work is so impactful the Detroit Choice Awards Committee nominated her as one of […].

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

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.

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Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Everyone knows about heart attacks… but have you ever heard of atrial fibrillation? Despite being the most common heart arrhythmia (meaning irregular heartbeat) that is medically treated and being the cause for 1 in 7 strokes, most people aren’t familiar with atrial fibrillation. Surveys have revealed that even those who are aware of it often don’t consider it a serious medical condition.

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ShiftMed Partners with Uber to Transport Clinical Staff to Client Locations

Hospice News

Health care workforce management company ShiftMed is partnering with Uber Health to offer transportation and other services as an employee benefit. Uber Health is the health care arm of Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER). Historically, they have focused on transporting patients to medical appointments, as well as making health care-related deliveries. The ShiftMed collaboration brings their model to the provider space.

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After The Storm Passes

Today's Caregiver

The days after any storm are when so many lives are lost, so I ask our friends in the areas affected by Hurricane Ian to remain vigilant and safe. As I write this column, millions of people along the west coast of Florida are actually “directly in.

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Always a Nurse  

Daily Nurse

I have been fortunate to have supportive mentors to provide ongoing guidance, knowledge, and encouragement throughout my nursing career. These individuals, paired with my education, experience, and drive, helped me develop skills and a passion for building a profession I love. My healthcare experience began as a business major in college before realizing that the […].

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

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.

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Combatting Depression in Aging

Always Best Care Senior Services

Depression affects people of all ages, but it is not a natural part of aging. It is normal for seniors to feel periods of sadness or grief over changes to their health or a friend’s passing, but this shouldn’t be a persistent feeling that negatively impacts their quality of life. Depression is a treatable medical condition. One of the most recognizable signs of depression is prolonged feelings of sadness or hopelessness, but there are a multitude of other symptoms seniors may experience as well.

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Canyon Exec Norris: Hospices Without Home Health, Ancillary Services Will Struggle

Hospice News

Hospices stand to benefit from bridging divides in the care continuum, including filling gaps between home health and end-of-life providers, according to Eddie Norris, managing partner at Canyon Home Care & Hospice. Hospice News recently connected with Norris to discuss how Canyon has been stretching its geographic footprint. The Utah-headquartered provider’s service region covers a sizable portion of its home state in addition to Arizona, Colorado, Idaho and Nevada.

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Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

AT Home Care & Hospice

Listening to Your Heart – Atrial Fibrillation Everyone knows about heart attacks… but have you ever heard of atrial fibrillation? Despite being the most common heart arrhythmia (meaning irregular heartbeat) that is medically treated and being the cause for 1 in 7 strokes, most people aren’t familiar with atrial fibrillation. Surveys have revealed that even.

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Connecting Body & Soul: What I Learned from Marion Woodman

Elaine Mansfield

In late August 2022, Patricia Martin of the C.G. Jung Society of Chicago interviewed me about my experiences with Marion Woodman from 1988 to 2011. Our enthusiastic conversation brought memories of the many ways Marion transformed my life, but the story began in 1988, decades before this interview. “Want to go to a workshop with Marion Woodman about the Black Madonna?

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

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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5 Ways to Build Your Network of Nursing Career Allies

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

In the course of your nursing career, you need allies who can help you elevate and advance your journey as a professional nurse. Allies are easier to come by than you think, but so many nurses don't think strategically about this important aspect of nursing career development. Since such a large number of nurses seem averse to consciously and purposefully building a professional network, here are five ways to build your network of nursing career allies. 1.

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Hospices Make Fortune’s List of ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’

Hospice News

Ethical business practices and strong leadership are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, according to hospice organizations on Fortune Magazine’s annual list of “ Best Workplaces in Aging Services.”. Fortune collected insight from more than 243,000 senior care health workers across 4,220 locations nationwide. Fortune annually surveys workers from a range of industries on their perceptions regarding their employers.

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Sickle Cell Disease in Children and Adolescents: Aligning Practice with Guidelines

AJN Off the Charts

CDC report points to areas for improvement. The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on September 20, 2022, highlights an important opportunity for nurses to provide evidence-based care to children with sickle cell disease (SCD). The report highlights poor compliance with guidelines recommending that children ages 2 to 16 with sickle cell anemia (SCA)—the most common and often most clinically severe form of the disease—should rec

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Caring for Seniors With Mesothelioma

Today's Caregiver

Are you a caregiver now caring for a senior loved one who has mesothelioma? This type of cancer is relatively rare in the United States. It tends to affect older people like seniors more than younger generations.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

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.

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‘Day in the life of….’ Isla McGlade Professional Learning/Intellectual Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Nursing Advisor

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

In our latest ‘Day in the Life of Series’ showcasing the diversity of roles within learning disability nursing, Isla McGlade Professional Learning/Intellectual Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Nursing Advisor with the Autism and Learning Disabilities Team, Scottish Government ( www.gov.scot ), Health and Social Care Directorate, talks about her role.

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Rippl to Offer Home-Based Mental Health Care for Seniors After $32 Million Seed Round

Hospice News

Rippl, a new company offering mental health care to seniors, began operations today following a $32 million seed funding round. Rippl’s services focus on seniors suffering from dementia and other neurocognitive conditions. ARCH Venture Partners and General Catalyst led the investment round with participation from GV, F-Prime Capital, and Mass General Brigham Ventures.

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Senior Care in Tampa, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Clearwater and Surrounding Areas

Bayshore Care Home

f you are looking for dependable and affordable medical attention at home, let our experts add Bayshore Home Care comes to your service. We are one of the premier choices. The post Senior Care in Tampa, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Clearwater and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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From Horses to Humans: My Unconventional Path to Nursing

Nurse.com

I never imagined how particular moments in my life would bring me to where I am today. I remember wanting to be a veterinary technician — essentially an animal nurse — all through high school. I even shadowed a vet tech back then. But life took me in a different direction. Julie Adkins, RN. At the end of my senior year of high school, I decided to get married and raise a family.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.