Hospice News
JUNE 27, 2022
Individually, palliative care and social determinants programs both have the potential to improve quality of life and reduce costs — but that potential may be greater when the two are combined. Social determinants are non-medical needs that can have a significant impact on the trajectory of patients’ health, such as nutrition, transportation, social or caregiver support, and housing, among others.
HopeHealth
JUNE 29, 2022
When a child is facing serious illness, they need a special approach to care – and their family does too. Pediatric hospice is here to help. The post What is pediatric hospice care, and how is it different for kids? appeared first on HopeHealth.
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GeriPal
JUNE 30, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. You have a patient with dementia severe enough that she cannot recognize relatives. She falls and breaks her hip. Should she have an operation, and risk the pain, potential complications, and attendant delirium associated with the operation? Should she be treated non-operatively, with aggressive symptom management? A huge part of this decision rests on (1) her previously stated wishes, values, and goals (prior to the onset of dementia); and (2) the outcomes of sur
Aging Life Care Association
JULY 1, 2022
It’s been a challenging year, with social isolation, a worldwide pandemic, and having to be confined indoors. Now that it’s Summer, and most of the outdoor restrictions have been lifted, it is exciting to finally be able to venture outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather, the blossoming flowers, and the abundant sunshine! However, there are … Continue reading Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults → The post Beat the Heat: 7 Safety Tips for Aging Adults appeared first on Agi
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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.
Hospice News
JUNE 30, 2022
Texas-based senior living provider EdenHill Communities recently expanded to offer hospice services. EdenHospice will operate as a separate nonprofit entity providing care to residents at its Lakeview Boulevard campus in the New Braunfels, Texas area. The continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is located on a 27-acre campus, in which eligible residents are now able to access in-house hospice services.
AlayaCare
JUNE 28, 2022
The caregiver employment crisis has the home care industry on its toes looking for solutions to employee churn. One of those solutions is to evaluate the top complaints caregivers have on the job and improve them to increase employee retention. In 2021, poorly managed care plans were in the top 10 complaints from care providers and nurses in home care organizations, according to Home Care Pulse.
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 28, 2022
The Black Hawk helicopter lands in a field behind the FBI Academy, its main rotor sending up a massive plume of dust and grit. A handful of Uniformed Services University (USU) Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) Registered Nurse Anesthesia students hunker down over the litter they’re carrying to protect themselves and their “patient” from the […].
Hospice News
JULY 1, 2022
With longstanding labor shortages reaching unprecedented levels, hospices are getting creative on recruitment and retention. The factors contributing to this scarcity are multi-faceted. They include questions about employee compensation, burnout, work-life balance, reimbursement levels, and rising rates of retirement as hospice workers age with the rest of the population, among others.
AlayaCare
JUNE 29, 2022
The caregiver employment crisis has the home care industry on its toes looking for solutions to employee churn. One of those solutions is to evaluate the top complaints caregivers have on the job and improve them to increase employee retention. In 2021, poorly managed care plans were in the top 10 complaints from care providers and nurses in home care organizations, according to Home Care Pulse.
The Nurse Break
JUNE 28, 2022
More from In Pursuit of Excellence here. Clinical Education – whose job is it anyway? Clinical nurse educators and those that work within education teams (and may be known be other names such as clinical development nurses, or staff development nurses) are at the forefront of clinical education. As their title suggests, these roles carry a significant responsibility for the provision of education within the health system; however, there is an argument to be had that clinical education is, in fac
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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.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 29, 2022
Nurse of the Week Elizabeth Anh-Trinh Stulac, RN/BSN is an established nurse leader working toward a Ph.D., but she remembers where she came from. So, earlier this month she went back home to Elk River, Minnesota to share a message with graduating seniors at tiny Ivan Sand High School, the alternative learning center she graduated […].
Hospice News
JUNE 29, 2022
Congressional legislators are casting doubts on regulatory oversight of Medicare Advantage plans over concerns about spending, claims denials, and end-of-life care. Several lawmakers expressed these reservations during a House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Oversight and Investigation subcommittee hearing that focused on the Medicare Advantage program.
Caring Senior Service
JUNE 27, 2022
Everyone has a story to tell — and seniors have collected a lot of stories over the years. These stories matter because they are a link to the past. A senior’s stories can connect generations, describe history, and teach life lessons. But our aging loved ones won’t be around forever to tell their tales, which is why it’s important to record these memories now and preserve them for future generations.
Together for Short Lives
JUNE 30, 2022
We’re delighted to announce that our corporate partnership with supermarket giant Morrisons has already raised £1 million for Together for Short Lives and families up and down the UK caring for a seriously ill child. We look back the last four months and celebrate the incredible fundraising achievements that we’ve seen take place. The post Morrisons raise £1 million for Together for Short Lives appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
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Daily Nurse
JUNE 29, 2022
Viewing cancer misinformation on social media negatively influenced patients’ decisions and adversely affected their mental health, according to a new study published in the journal Cancer. While online social networks can be useful resources for cancer patients, they’re also scattered with potentially dangerous misinformation. Researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (U of U) created a […].
Hospice News
JUNE 30, 2022
Oklahoma-based Hospice provider CompleteOK recently entered the Texas market with the purchase of a license from Avenir Hospice Care for an undisclosed sum. With the license in hand, the company expects to open a de novo in that area within six months. Acquiring a license generally requires less capital than purchasing an entrenched asset already in operation.
Chicago Caregiving
JUNE 30, 2022
Communication-based healthcare apps stand to improve complex care coordination, which is especially important for older adults. Consider all of the care providers involved in the typical person’s medical care: primary care physician, therapist, gynecologist or urologist, dentist, dermatologist….the list tends to increase with age. And the more people involved, the more easily things — appointments, medications, tests, procedures — can get lost in the mix.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 28, 2022
Nurse-midwives and educators from three prominent research universities have teamed up to improve pregnancy outcomes in Black communities by providing specialized training for doulas, persons who support birthing mothers and families through the entire process of childbirth. The Alliance of Black Doulas for Black Mamas is led by Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Associate Professor Stephanie DeVane-Johnson , PhD, CNM, FACNM, Duke University School of Nursing Assistant Clinical Professor
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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 30, 2022
Fireworks and gatherings are staples of the 4th of July holiday, but these can create unique challenges for families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses.
Hospice News
JUNE 28, 2022
As hospice providers contend with industry-wide nursing shortages, some are taking matters into their own hands with in-house residency programs. A lack of hospice-specific clinical training is a significant recruitment barrier. Few nursing students receive exposure to hospice or palliative care during their education, and most do not feel prepared to provide end-of-life care to patients and families, a 2018 study found.
AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 29, 2022
Recognizing Seniors During National Homeownership Month 5 Ways Seniors Can Age at Home During National Homeownership Month June is National Homeownership Month, a time to celebrate and bring awareness to the various housing and support options available to Americans dreaming of homeownership. It’s also a great time to highlight the options seniors and family caregivers.
Responsive Home Care
JUNE 29, 2022
It’s easy to feel like there’s no way to fit all of your duties as a family caregiver into 24 short hours. Family caregivers are often overloaded with daily care tasks: Housework and laundry. Personal care and hygiene. Planning activities that are purposeful and enjoyable for the older adult. Planning and preparing meals. Medical appointments. […].
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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.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
“The brutal reality is that people die, and their stuff must go somewhere.” So begins this honest, direct yet caring approach to our loved one’s memories and the stuff that is attached to them.
Hospice News
JULY 1, 2022
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) has completed its spin-off of Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (NYSE: EHAB), which as of today is a separate, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Encompass announced the strategic repositioning of its home health and hospice segment in December 2020. The new company expects to earn nearly $1.08 billion to $1.12 billion this year, with an adjusted EBITDA of $197 million, according to a previous Encompass Health earnings call. “Today
Nurse.com
JULY 1, 2022
It’s difficult to overstate the critical importance of nurse case managers. They oversee virtually every aspect of a patient’s care from admission to discharge. They are the principal contact for patients and their families when addressing immediate and intermediate needs. A patient’s short- and long-term treatment options are almost always orchestrated by a dedicated nurse case manager.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
JUNE 27, 2022
There are some very basic things that nurses look for -- and deserve -- in the course of their nursing careers. It's clear that this list could probably be expanded to include many other ideas as well. I posit that there are " Three R's " of nursing, and I identify them as respect, remuneration, and recognition. In a previous post named " The Nursing Class Hero ", I stated the following: Back in the day, nursing was a non-professional, relatively unskilled form of labor wherein nurses were at th
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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.
Changing Lives Podcast
JUNE 29, 2022
Hospice Quinte is hiring a part-time RPN for the Stan Klemencic Care Centre. Hours will be part-time for 6 months and then transition to casual.
Hospice News
JULY 1, 2022
New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. COVID-19, along with the current economic environment, have adversely affected the sustainability of these facilities.
Today's Caregiver
JUNE 25, 2022
Remarkable Caregiving is a compilation of six true stories told to the author. Meet a law-abiding woman forced to kidnap a loved one, a man who was a “relief pitcher” for his best friend, and parents of children born with disabilities.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 28, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – Remembering the “Watch Room”. – Replacing the Clock Batteries: Forming Connections. – Embracing Connection with Patients. – Practice Recommendations or Person-Centered Care. Article Contents: Remembering the “Watch Room”. Replacing the Clock Batteries: Forming Connections. Embracing Connection with Patients.
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