Minority Nurse
AUGUST 31, 2022
Gaining success as a nurse and landing that dream nursing position is within your reach using these seven strategies from International Nurse Coach Farah Laurent , MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, NPD-BC, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. 1. Believe in Yourself & Promote Yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, it’s hard for others to believe in you. So let’s go!
Hospice News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Building up clinical ranks through education, training and tuition reimbursement programs is an increasingly common thread that hospices are weaving into their recruitment and retention initiatives. Investing in these education and career-building programs could yield big returns when it comes to hiring and keeping personnel, according to Phillip Heath, board chair of New Jersey-based Samaritan Life Enhancing Care.
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GeriPal
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. In day-to-day practice, It’s hard to imagine providing excellent hospice or palliative care services without access to a team social worker. Social workers augment a team’s ability to provide whole-person care, often aiding to identify and meaningfully address the wide variety of challenges and unmet needs faced by individuals and families facing serious illness.
HopeHealth
AUGUST 30, 2022
When you’ve lost someone special, your love for them continues. Where can you put that love? A grief expert shares ways to heal and feel connected after a death. The post Connected, even after death: Where to put your love when you’ve lost someone special appeared first on HopeHealth.
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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.
AlayaCare
AUGUST 31, 2022
To those who are not executives or data analysts, key performance indicators (KPIs) are an out-of-focus business term that is easier to avoid than to understand. But the reality is that KPIs are an everyman’s tool and are only as useful as employees outside the data world understand them — and see how their efforts drive an entire business forward.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is developing a certification program designed to apply the Age-Friendly Health Systems “4Ms” framework into the home health and hospice settings. Providers that have adopted this approach have seen “dramatic improvement” in patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction and retention, improved revenue growth and cost savings, as well as higher rates of hospice and palliative care utilization, according to Dan McPhilemy, the SVP of marketing and
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Caring Senior Service
AUGUST 29, 2022
As seniors get older, you may see signs of hoarding. Hoarding refers to a behavioral disorder characterized by keeping possessions that don’t provide any value or use to an individual and that interfere with daily living. A strong indication of hoarding is that a senior refuses to throw anything away.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
AUGUST 28, 2022
September is a time of new beginnings. It is often viewed as a fresh start; it marks the beginning of the academic year and can bring with it change and new challenges. This could include a new school, new teachers, new friendships, new routines and new expectations. As well as offering new opportunities, change can also bring uncertainty. Returning to school with Long Covid might be difficult, especially if the child is still feeling ill or if they missed school the previous academic year, have
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 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).
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Healthcare and information technology are two very different fields. But the digital age has paved the way for careers suitable for healthcare professionals who understand and have expertise in both areas. What is Healthcare IT and Why is it Important? Healthcare IT or Health IT (Information Technology) is a field that focuses on the development, […].
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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.
Caring Senior Service
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
So much financial advice is about building up a nest egg for retirement, but it seems like so little is about helping you manage that money — whether you're retiring early or on time. Even if you planned carefully for your retirement years, you can't just put your finances on autopilot when you retire, and you'll still need to keep track of your spending, investments, and income.
Diversity Nursing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Each year, somewhere between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people in the United States fall in hospitals. Falls can have a major impact on a patient's health which usually results in high costs and extra days in the hospital. The average medical cost for each patient fall is $10,220, or $10 billion annually. Palarum’s PUP (Patient is UP) “smart” socks could help decrease patient falls.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A turbulent economy and slight cool-down in deal activity early in the year have led some to question whether the record-high valuations for hospice assets will start to tumble. Like most business sectors, health care has felt the aftershocks of global economic trends, such as rising inflation, supply chain disruption, and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Nursing certifications are essential for nurses and provide additional assurance that the RNs caring for patients are competent, well-trained, seasoned professionals. Numerous studies demonstrate that nurse certification improves patient care and safety. According to a 2002 poll, more than 73% of individuals pick a hospital that employs a more significant proportion of nurses with specialty […].
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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.
Today's Caregiver
AUGUST 31, 2022
In my younger days, early September always signified new beginnings as that was when the summer break was over and we would return to school and enter a new grade.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Renee Kinder. The October 2019 industry shift to the Patient Driven Payment Model allowed all rehabilitation professionals the opportunity to document specific clinical characteristics about the patients we serve and directly tie those areas to reimbursement. Quite the shift, right? We were all well trained in providing skilled hands-on care, we all knew how to align care with specific diagnostic categories, how to assess patient needs tied to desired discharge location, and how to include the i
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
The Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) has completed its acquisition of a majority share in the home-based care platform CareCentrix, Inc. This transaction deepens Walgreens’ reach into the home-based care space. It comes on the heels of prior investments in home-based primary care company VillageMD and the home health and hospice provider BrightSpring Health Services.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 30, 2022
Patients critically ill with COVID-19 are at exceptionally high risk for developing healthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPrIs). Therefore, nurses and other clinicians should be extra vigilant with assessments and protective interventions, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “Pressure Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention in Patients With COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Unit” retrospectively […].
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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.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
In today’s day and age, it’s highly likely that you, a loved one, a family member, a friend, a neighbor or a coworker are dealing with chronic pain – and you’re by no means alone. It’s estimated that over 50 million Americans are affected by chronic pain, and over 20 million are affected by high-impact chronic pain, meaning it interferes with their life and work on a daily basis.
The Nurse Break
AUGUST 28, 2022
We chat with Melinda Beers, dog mumma and hockey enthusiast, about her rural and remote nursing journey. If you’ve ever thought of Rural and Remote nursing then this is a great read! Before you read on go join our exclusive PRIVATE FB Group ‘ Rural & Remote Nursing | The Australian Outback ‘ to ask questions and network with other like-minded nurses, midwives and students.
Hospice News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Children’s Medical Research, Inc., is launching a pediatric palliative care professional training program at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (OUHSC). The organization, which does business as the Children’s Health Foundation of Oklahoma, will offer the program to practicing physicians in pediatrics and general family medicine, as well as nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers and hospice workers statewide.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 31, 2022
Georgina Villarreal, RN-MSN, or Nurse Georgie, is on a mission to empower nurses and active women in everyday life. Her latest venture is teaching nurses how to protect themselves through self-defense. And we’re thrilled to name Villarreal our Nurse of the Week. Villarreal, from Huntington Beach, California, has worked as a nurse in medical surgery, oncology, […].
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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.
Living Assistance Services
AUGUST 31, 2022
If you live with chronic pain, you know how physically debilitating and emotionally draining it can be. Unfortunately, this issue is a.
Nurse.com
AUGUST 31, 2022
The list of qualities that great nurses exhibit is endless. This is why narrowing the list down to just a few traits can be quite a feat. Defined as characteristics, traits, abilities, talents, strengths, values, beliefs, or morals — qualities in a good nurse can be both personal or professional. These six qualities stand out. You’re a person who deserves a high level of respect.
Hospice News
AUGUST 29, 2022
Disruption in home health reimbursement has an influence on the hospice mergers and acquisitions market, particularly among the rising number of companies offering both services. The most recent example is the 2020 implementation of the Patient-driven Groupings Model (PDGM). Uncertain about how this new payment system would impact their businesses, a number of strategic buyers shifted their 2020-2021 M&A pipelines towards their hospice segments.
Home Care Pulse
AUGUST 31, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – What Advantages Does Amazon Hold Over Incumbents? – What a Quidsi-Amazon Situation Would Look like in Healthcare. – So, What Should We Do? Article Contents: 1. What Advantages Does Amazon Hold Over Incumbents? 2. What a Quidsi-Amazon Situation Would Look like in Healthcarer. 3. So, What Should We Do?
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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.
Elaine Mansfield
AUGUST 30, 2022
We grabbed our carry-ons and sprinted to the ticket counter. Our plane had just left, but the British Air agent found us seats on a different airline. “You’d better hurry,” she said. “It boards in a few minutes. Your luggage will be sent to Madras. Run.”. We ran through long gray crowded hallways. My pack smacked against my back with each stride. I was exhausted and weepy and wanted to go home.
Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In past blogs, I have written about nurses being disciplined by state boards of nursing, including for unprofessional conduct and for falsifying documentation. In the following case , an RN’s license is revoked for a violations of the state nurse practice act, including: violation of her duties, mental or physical inability to practice in a safe and competent manner, and a lack of good moral character.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Understanding payer priorities in defining the scope of quality is vital for hospices to thrive not only in traditional Medicare, but also in today’s value-based reimbursement climate. The nitty gritty details of data tracking and management matter when it comes to ensuring both a healthy bottom line and quality patient care. This includes performance on quality measures required by the U.S.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
AUGUST 29, 2022
At no matter what point you find yourself in your nursing career, the words you use are powerful. How you talk to your patients and colleagues says a lot about you, and how you talk about your career, your work, and your life says even more. And we also need to consider how you talk to yourself. Are you choosing words that are empowering, positive, and indicative of your passion, expertise, and professionalism?
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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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