Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
One of the defining principles of hospice care is honoring the wishes of terminally ill patients. Now, with increasing frequency, a health care provider’s failure to honor those directives can lead to litigation or penalties by regulators. These issues come into play when a health care provider does not adhere to a patients’ advance care plan.
GeriPal
JUNE 16, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. There are a lot of old myths out there about managing urinary tract symptoms and UTI’s in older adults. For example, we once thought that the lower urinary tract was sterile, but we now know it has its own microbiome, which may even provide protection against infections. So giving antibiotics for a positive urine culture or unclear symptoms may actually cause more harm than good.
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Life & Death Matters
JUNE 16, 2022
Moving a loved one to a long-term care (LTC) facility can be stressful and difficult for all involved. Family may struggle to acknowledge they can no longer meet the person’s care needs, and that the person’s health will continue to decline. For a person who identifies as LGBTQ, and their family, there are added concerns, […]. The post How to be a compassionate, LGBTQ-inclusive PSW/nurse/professional in palliative care appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Caregiver Warrior
JUNE 12, 2022
Get to know the people who help you care for your loved ones. Connecting through our stories brings us all closer. The post We Are All Just Walking Each Other Home. Don’t Miss the Chance to Talk About It! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
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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
JUNE 13, 2022
As hospices sweat over recruitment and retention, many say that competition on wages and benefits is the leading barrier, as well as widespread misperceptions of their services. Their employees, however, also cite burnout and the lack of flexibility of a career path as reasons they may leave the field. . A majority of hospices who responded to a survey by senior citizen advocacy group LeadingAge and consulting firm BerryDunn indicated that compensation, benefits and misperceptions were their big
Hospice Volunteering
JUNE 15, 2022
Hello to my readers and followers! It’s been a long time since I posted here! I wanted to share my latest publication, which has very little to do with hospice volunteering (except that I sometimes wrote in bars about my experiences at hospice!) I hope it gives you a few laughs! [link].
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 14, 2022
Changes in the status of women’s reproductive health and protections have been at the forefront of new headlines in recent weeks. The leaked Supreme Court documents indicating that the justices are on the precipice of turning over 50 years worth of reproductive health precedent has a lot of people pausing to consider the implications of […].
Hospice News
JUNE 14, 2022
As hospices continue to duke it out in the labor market, more providers are contending with competitors poaching their employees. A number of hospice leaders have told Hospice Newsthat poaching is becoming a greater source of tension in the industry’s recruitment and retention ground war. This often comes with promises of higher wages, more extensive benefit packages or sign-on bonuses.
AlayaCare
JUNE 17, 2022
What’s the best way to pay those who deliver home care services? The issue remains elusive when it comes to firm answers. It also remains a point of seemingly endless debate and consternation, which isn’t surprising when so much money, deep implications, and sensitivities collide in one discussion. But there’s no longer denying what’s happening in countries like the United States.
HopeHealth
JUNE 17, 2022
University of Rhode Island and HopeHealth partner on new palliative nursing fellowship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2022 South Kingstown, RI -- The University of Rhode Island (URI) and HopeHealth have partnered to support aspiring nurses in one of health care’s fastest-growing specialties: palliative care. The two organizations were selected to pilot the Susan D.
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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.
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 15, 2022
Chair exercise class at the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton. Photo courtesy of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center. Dementia has long been a diagnosis dreaded by patients and families, as there is no cure. Despite decades of effort, scientists have had little success in developing effective treatments or methods to prevent or slow down the characteristic brain deterioration.
Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
As more health care reimbursement migrates towards value-based payment models, providers will need to master the art of care coordination. Seriously ill patients can easily fall through the cracks in a fragmented health care system, leading to poorer outcomes and costly hospital stays and emergency department visits. Closing these gaps is a rising priority in payment model demonstrations by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
AlayaCare
JUNE 16, 2022
What’s the best way to pay those who deliver home care services? The issue remains elusive when it comes to firm answers. It also remains a point of seemingly endless debate and consternation, which isn’t surprising when so much money, deep implications, and sensitivities collide in one discussion. But there’s no longer denying what’s happening in countries like the United States.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 15, 2022
It was a little before 5 a.m. when Nurse of the Week Stephanie Esterland, RN, OCN, and her son happened upon on the accident, just as a young man staggered out of his wrecked, burning car and collapsed near it. “You could feel the heat from the car. It sounded like there were fireworks in […].
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Nurse.com
JUNE 15, 2022
There’s no question about it — telehealth is quickly becoming an industry standard rather than an added option. Medical institutions across the country are discovering the array of benefits telehealth nursing provides and are incorporating the practice into their operations as quickly as possible. While telehealth has been around for decades, it has made leaps and bounds in recent years as patients and providers have embraced the service’s potential to improve healthcare.
Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
Patient eligibility is a frequent focus of hospice audits, but it can be a challenging point for providers to prove. With that in mind, providers should proactively prepare for patient-eligibility questions, especially as government watchdogs crack down on bad actors. Aside from strong documentation, insight from hospice physicians around patient conditions is a key defense in appealing audits, experts say.
Elder Care Matters
JUNE 16, 2022
New Medicaid Look Back Rules If this sounds familiar, you’re right—recent years have seen many extensions of rules regarding Medicaid. But for New Yorkers, this most recent change to Medicaid Community Based Care is a result of a New York State’s 2022-2023 budget and not the pandemic. There has always been a five-year lookback… The post MEDICAID ALERT: New Medicaid Community Care Look Back Rules Start October 1, 2022 appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 13, 2022
Few, if any, new nurse graduates walk onto a hospital unit on their first day brimming with confidence, much less clinical expertise. Thus, new grad residency programs help transition nurses from the world of textbooks to the realities of the bedside. At UMass Memorial Health, new grads can find a wealth of support in the […].
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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.
Nurse.com
JUNE 17, 2022
Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.
Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
After five years at the helm, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) President and CEO Edo Banach on Friday announced that he’ll be stepping away from the role at the end of August. . Banach has helped the organization weather storms during the pandemic, as well as furthered its mission to support providers and professionals caring for patients with serious and terminal illnesses.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 16, 2022
“We’ve come a long way,” remarks Dr. Yvonne Commodore Mensah, Ph.D, MHS, RN. Now an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing—where she started her PhD study in 2010—she is guiding the next generation of emerging scientists. With a special interest in mentees of color. That’s because sheer numbers are not the whole story of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 16, 2022
NYU Rory Meyers School of Nursing has been expanding its offerings focused on LGBTQ+ health to better prepare nursing students to provide culturally affirming and inclusive care to this population. “It is rare for nursing schools to offer coursework dedicated to the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ individuals, despite the unique issues they face and […].
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Today's Caregiver
JUNE 14, 2022
One of the most important roles of a caregiver is to coordinate the medical care their loved-one receives. As medical needs grow, we often need to see specialists, have lab work done, go to therapists, and change care facilities.
Hospice News
JUNE 15, 2022
An overwhelming majority of hospice providers have seen costs of patient care rise 3% to 10% since 2019, and many expect further increases next year. This is prompting calls for Medicare to reconsider proposed 2023 reimbursement rates. . Specifically, close to 98% of respondents to a May survey of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) members reported that the costs of providing care have been mounting during the past two and a half years, with 97% anticipating further spikes
Responsive Home Care
JUNE 15, 2022
At one point, it was normal to hear, “take two aspirin and call me in the morning.” But now, it’s more like, “take two of these…and two of these…and perhaps one of those, too!” Nearly forty percent of older adults are taking at least five different prescription medications each day – not to mention OTC […]. The post Is Someone You Love Overmedicated?
Caring Senior Service
JUNE 13, 2022
About 4 million Americans undergo cataract surgery each year. And most of these surgeries are performed on seniors. This surgery helps improve vision by removing cataracts that form in the eye. As you or a loved one prepares for this type of surgery, it’s helpful to know what to expect.
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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.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 13, 2022
According to the Caregiver Action Network, “The male/female ratio involved in caregiving has changed dramatically. Caregiving used to be considered a women’s issue based on data that showed 75 percent of "family" care was provided by women.
Hospice News
JUNE 15, 2022
Aging Media Network (AMN) is proud to announce the Frontline Honors Class of 2022. With nominations in the categories of Home Health & Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, Senior Housing & Senior Living, Skilled Nursing (SNF), and Behavioral Health, the program showcases exemplary character and performance of frontline workers across the care continuum.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
JUNE 13, 2022
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month has returned. We take this month very seriously as Alzheimer’s disease is something we work with closely. There are lots of ways to improve the lives of those with the disease. We discussed one of these methods with Alyse at The Wildbird Shack. Sensory Stimulation. Sensory stimulation is important to those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
JUNE 11, 2022
th: Women Veterans Day June 12, 1948. A day that changed the course of history with the passing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. This act would allow for women to serve in an official capacity in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. While it took until 1948 for women in service to be recognized by law, women have been making invaluable contributions during war times through.
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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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