Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2022

State laws passed during the last 10 years to promote palliative care have had little impact to date, according to sources interviewed by Hospice News. But that doesn’t mean we should throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. As they battle persistent misconceptions about their work, hospice and palliative providers must take every opportunity to make themselves heard, with every ounce of support they can get from lawmakers and others who are in a position to move policy forward.

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Caregiver Warrior

AUGUST 19, 2022

Vulnerability is a powerful tool for caregivers that offers a chance to get help, support and relief. The post Why Vulnerability Is a Powerful Tool for Caregivers appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a time where home care is on the rise and more clients are seeking home care services, you may feel as though your agency is running low on time and resources to keep up with the growing demand. Many home care agencies are struggling to find a way to provide efficient and effective care, without placing too much stress on their employees. While hiring more staff could temporarily ease the stress of increased client referrals, there are still several workflows associated with each visit that c

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HopeHealth

AUGUST 17, 2022

If your loved one is living with dementia, meaningful activities can help them feel connected, engaged and valued. Here are tips and ideas to get you started. The post How to plan meaningful activities for someone living with dementia appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 18, 2022

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has reiterated that the agency will not allow hospices to recertify patients after the COVID-19 public health emergency expires. . CMS published a blog and a series of fact sheets today that the agency described as a “ roadmap ” for health care providers to navigate the regulatory changes that will come when the PHE ends.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 15, 2022

Nursing education after COVID will rely more on technology and digital tools than ever. Simulation and online learning will be part and parcel of the curriculum for nursing students. It will also be more competency-based as the new AACN Essentials further integrate into nursing curriculums. But what about the content of the curriculum? Nursing education, according to […].

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HopeHealth

AUGUST 18, 2022

South Kingstown, RI — Earlier this month, University of Rhode Island nursing students Becca Allder and Katie Fitzmaurice graduated from a summer of clinical training and practice in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields, becoming the inaugural fellows of the Susan Flynn Palliative Care Nursing Fellowship. The fellowship is a new partnership between HopeHealth, the University Read More.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 16, 2022

This article is sponsored by HCP. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Todd Austin, President of HCP, to learn the strategies that hospice providers can use right now to improve staff engagement, not just with the aim of keeping staff members in their own hospice agencies, but more broadly in the industry at large. Hospice News: Todd, what career experiences do you most draw from in your role today?

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 19, 2022

UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Assistant Professor Nakia Best doesn’t tend to exaggerate: When she makes a statement, she has the data to back it up and says kids are healthier when school nurses are in the building. A self-confessed data nerd with a nursing Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina — […].

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 17, 2022

On July 21 st , 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Improving Caregiver Recruitment and Retention for your Home Care Agency”. This webinar was focused on the subject surrounding the caregiver recruitment and retention crisis and how home care organizations could overcome these challenges to continue to grow and be successful in the industry.

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HopeHealth

AUGUST 16, 2022

Attleboro, MA — According to patients, families and caregivers in Massachusetts, HopeHealth’s hospice care and HopeHealth Community VNA’s home health care are among the nation’s best. That’s measured through patient experience surveys by Strategic Healthcare Program (SHP), a leader in healthcare benchmarking. In 2021 in the Bay State, HopeHealth and HopeHealth Community VNA ranked in Read More.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Researchers recently found that “trigger systems” signaling when a patient may need palliative care can boost utilization of those services, as well as advance care planning and hospice admissions. The American Journal of Managed Care recently examined the impacts of two studies published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that explored ways to help providers recognize when to have goals-of-care conversations with their patients, as well as when they may need palliative care.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 16, 2022

Ever wonder how to negotiate for the best salary as a nurse? If you’re just starting your nursing career, this can be tricky. Even well-seasoned nurses can struggle to find the right nurse lifestyle and salary to go along with it. Not all nurse salaries are created equal due to certifications, degrees of education, and […].

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 18, 2022

On July 21 st , 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Improving Caregiver Recruitment and Retention for your Home Care Agency”. This webinar was focused on the subject surrounding the caregiver recruitment and retention crisis and how home care organizations could overcome these challenges to continue to grow and be successful in the industry.

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AUGUST 15, 2022

Nursing education after COVID will rely more on technology and digital tools than ever. Simulation and online learning will be part and parcel of the curriculum for nursing students. It will also be more competency-based as the new AACN Essentials further integrate into nursing curriculums. But what about the content of the curriculum? Nursing education, according to Mary Dolansky, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Sarah C.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Stretching back more than a decade, a rising number of states have passed laws designed to raise awareness of hospice and palliative care, but to date, few if any have achieved measurable results. The reasons for this run the gamut. During the past two years, for instance, state governments and health care organizations have been almost unavoidably focused on the COVID-pandemic.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 18, 2022

Have you ever wanted to explore the U.S. but felt tied down because of a nursing job? Then, travel nursing may be the right path for you. With travel nursing, you can choose the length of your stay, take extended holidays and vacations when you don’t wish to work, and enjoy traveling to many different […].

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Caring Senior Service

AUGUST 15, 2022

As seniors age, they may spend more time at home. However, home can be a dangerous place to be if fall and safety hazards aren't addressed. Here are some of the most common fall hazards in the home and tips on how to address them.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 19, 2022

Content courtesy of CBD Stat. Being a nurse is physically and emotionally taxing. Many nurses experience pain and soreness in their back, legs, and feet from long shifts. Nurses must also contend with the stress, anxiety, and even sleep disturbances that have become more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In recent years, the use of cannabis products to treat medical or physical ailments has seen growing acceptance in the health care and scientific community.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Medicare claims for unrelated services creates serious financial and legal risks for hospice providers — even if they are not the ones who sent the bill. During recent years, payouts for non-hospice services provided to Medicare beneficiaries have tipped into the billions. Investigators have urged regulators to ramp up oversight of potentially inappropriate billing practices.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 17, 2022

Serenity Lane battled leukemia as a child, and the dedication of her medical team and nurses inspired her to pursue a career in nursing. This week she’s our Nurse of the Week. Almost 15 years after beating leukemia and graduating from one children’s hospital, Lane returns to another as an emergency medicine nurse. Last week, Lane […].

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nursing is a profession that requires compassion as well as expertise, making it both an art and a science. Empathy and compassion are critical characteristics of an excellent Nurse. These qualities help us to connect with patients on an individualized basis and improve patient outcomes. Nurses must also be educated, motivated, and have a strong understanding of evidence-based practice.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

AUGUST 19, 2022

We’re honoring two amazing caregivers as August’s Heroes of the Month. These women have exemplified what it means to serve your clients at the highest level. They show professionalism and compassion day in and day out! Freedom Home Care Hero: Keisha Robinson. Please join us in congratulating our Hero of the Month, Keisha Robinson! Keisha has been a caregiver for more than 25 years and has been part of the Freedom Home Care team for the past 11.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Pennsylvania-based Homeland at Home recently added community-based palliative care to its repertoire of services in response to rising demand for this care. Homeland previously provided facility-based palliative services and is now stepping into the home. The provider’s palliative care team includes a physician medical director, social worker and nurse practitioners who now offer in-home palliative care to adult patients 18 and older facing a serious illness.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

AUGUST 18, 2022

Renee Kinder. Tuesday evening, I began the painful eye roll-inducing process of organizing and sorting school supplies for our official start today. Two high schoolers, two middle schoolers, and one lower schooler = five accompanying lists of essential items required to ensure a successful year ahead. Clorox wipes – 1 container; colored pencils – 1 box Crayola (12 count); crayons – 1 box (48 count); dry eraser markers – 1 box (Expo low odor preferred); glue – 1 bott

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 16, 2022

In our ongoing exploration of the Fearless Caregiver Manifesto, let me first explain why this is so very important. If we are truly to consider ourselves an integral part of our loved one's care team, then we must have our own laws to live by.

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

AUGUST 17, 2022

Believe it or not, TV time is a form of self-care. As caregivers, we sometimes feel guilty for spending time binging a new Netflix show rather than checking things off our to-do list, but there are days when a Netflix escape is just what you may need. Caregiving is difficult and it’s easy to run […]. The post Sometimes Self-Care is Netflix appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 18, 2022

Maryland-based hospice and palliative care provider Gilchrist recently formed a joint venture with the hospital system Luminis Health to expand the full scope of senior and geriatric care in the state’s southern region. Through the JV, the two organizations formed the Luminis Health Gilchrist Lifecare Institute as a way to provide an “integrative continuum of care for the elderly across multiple settings,” in communities statewide, according to a recent announcement.

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Responsive Home Care

AUGUST 16, 2022

The banana you eat in the car on the way to work could be helping to reduce your risk of suffering a stroke! In a recent study of nearly 100,000 women ranging in age from 50 – 79, it was discovered that consuming a higher level of potassium resulted in a lower stroke risk for […]. The post Potassium May Lower Stroke Risk for Women appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Today's Caregiver

AUGUST 16, 2022

Gary Edward Barg, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Today's Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com interviews the founders of the new company Underx about their incontinence innovations.

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