Hospice News
JUNE 2, 2022
The U.S. Supreme Court may take up a False Claims Act (FCA) case involving Georgia-Based Bethany Hospice & Palliative Care LLC, despite indications from the U.S. Justice Department that such a review would be unnecessary. The case comes at a time when regulators are intensifying scrutiny on hospice providers, seeking to root out those who admit patients that may not truly be eligible for the benefit.
Caregiver Warrior
MAY 30, 2022
Here's my book review to kick off the summer! I have found some wonderful intriguing and inspiring picks for you! The post First Book Review of the Summer! appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
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HopeHealth
JUNE 3, 2022
When your loved one is nearing the end of life, here are tips for what to say and do – and how to simply be present with them. The post How to be present with a loved one at the end of life appeared first on HopeHealth.
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 2, 2022
In the past, cases of monkeypox only occasionally occurred outside of central and western Africa, where the disease is endemic, and it was virtually always related to travel or to the inappropriate relocation of wild animals. (In the US in 2003, 71 cases of monkeypox in six states were traced to pet prairie dogs that had been imported in the “exotic animals” trade.
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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 3, 2022
Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY) has adopted a new name as it enters a new era. The senior care provider, now rebranded as VNS Health, is ready for expansion. . The home health, hospice and palliative care provider is among the largest nonprofit home-based care providers in the nation, serving close to 40,000 patients and health plan members.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 3, 2022
Empathy is defined as the ability to understand and vicariously experience the feelings of another person. It’s a skill that allows you to step into the shoes of patients and fully recognize their needs. In the field of healthcare, your ability to employ empathy can mean life or death for patients. While there is a […].
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Today's Caregiver
MAY 31, 2022
Now that the summer is in full swing, it is time to consider how to give a break to the most important person in your loved one’s life – you. Since 2001 we have spent each summer sharing tips and techniques to help caregivers take the respite.
Hospice News
JUNE 1, 2022
In enacted, the recently reintroduced Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA) could make a dent in the recruitment barriers that hospices keep hitting. But clinical education will need a much larger boost to ensure a sustainable workforce, according to many providers. The training issue is a serious impediment to hospice recruitment, as very few students in any clinical discipline receive exposure to hospice or palliative care concepts.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 1, 2022
Behind the contagious smile of Nurse of the Week Paulina Andujo BSN, RN, ONC lies not only a compassionate caregiver but also a unique talent. “I DJ on the side; it’s my creative outlet,” the orthopaedic nurse says. “It’s my therapy.” Growing up in Sunray, Texas, a rural town with a current population under 2,000 […].
The Nurse Break
MAY 31, 2022
Meet Kate King! A nurse with 27 years of experience, primarily in trauma, Kate has worked within Australia and internationally. Kate’s current role is in Trauma as a Clinical Nurse Consultant III (CNC), in a mixed adult and paediatric major trauma centre in Newcastle. She balances her busy role with parenting teenagers and two Cavoodles, and a keen interest in true crime podcasts.
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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.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 31, 2022
What is Paws For Patrick? Paws for Patrick is a local organization that was created for young people with mental health concerns. It raises money to help with its mission, which involves emotional support animals and training them. These animals are provided to those who need them, either in the form of ownership or just seeing them while in therapy or various other safe settings.
Hospice News
JUNE 1, 2022
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designed the Hospice Care Index (HCI) to paint a picture of care processes that occur between a patient’s admission and discharge, but as currently designed it may not be an effective measure of quality. Payers and referral partners are paying closer attention to hospices’ performance on publicly reported quality measures, which as of Fiscal Year 2022 includes the HCI.
Daily Nurse
MAY 30, 2022
If you feel a special connection to your role as an advocate for your patients, perhaps you should consider adding the title “attorney” to your current title of “nurse.” “Many nurses realize that they are advocates at their patient’s bedside and beyond from the beginning,” says Kimberly Cleveland, PHD(C), JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, a nurse […].
The Nurse Break
MAY 29, 2022
Meet Jackie Ashmore, ermha365 Chief Operating Officer and former Nurse Unit Manager at Thomas Embling – a high-security forensic mental health hospital in Victoria. Read on to learn all about nursing security and forensic patients in one of the most unique and under talked about areas of nursing! We want to thank Forensicare and ermha365 for giving us approval for this interview.
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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.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
JUNE 1, 2022
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. This month, take time to discuss the importance of brain health with your friends, relatives, and elderly adults in your life—especially those who may be at risk for dementia and cognitive impairment. Taking steps to improve brain health early on can often reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other cognitive disorders.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2022
Exploring partnerships with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may help palliative care providers grow and sustain their programs, but they would need to prioritize cost effectiveness and their capacity to receive new patients. . ACOs are among the many health care stakeholders that are grappling with the question of how to best serve the burgeoning population of chronically or seriously ill seniors.
Daily Nurse
MAY 31, 2022
To help address the shortage of nurses in the state of Utah, the University of Utah College of Nursing will increase enrollment in its prelicensure track by 25% over the next year. College leaders say this increase addresses the rising need for registered nurses in the wake of COVID-19 and because of other factors that are reshaping […].
AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 1, 2022
Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. This month, take time to discuss the importance of brain health with your friends, relatives, and elderly adults in your life—especially those who may be at risk for dementia and cognitive impairment. Taking steps to improve brain health early on can. The post Alzheimer’s and Brain Health appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
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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.
Today's Caregiver
MAY 30, 2022
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Rose Jensen sharing her personal story of caregiving.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2022
Without effective strategies to foster their own well being, the psychological impact of working in hospice could cause staff to leave the field in greater numbers. Self-preservation is “paramount” to working in serious illness and end-of-life care, according to new research published in the Journal of Death and Dying. Hospice workers from England and Wales indicated a need for employers to provide greater transparency around the nature of hospice work and more opportunities for activities that
Living Assistance Services
JUNE 1, 2022
As our family members grow older, they often need more support with personal care, daily tasks and running errands outside the home. It’s.
Responsive Home Care
JUNE 2, 2022
Benjamin Franklin was definitely right: An ounce of prevention is really worth a pound of cure. When it comes to detecting and addressing mobility issues in seniors, prevention is a must. Falls in seniors lead to 3 million emergency room visits, 300,000 hip fractures, and 32,000 deaths each year, according to the CDC. Avoid a […]. The post Watch for These Signs That Could Point to Mobility Issues in Seniors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
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Diversity Nursing
JUNE 2, 2022
Working in healthcare can be emotionally and mentally taxing. Self-care is very important and sometimes curling up with a comfy blanket and a good book is the perfect antidote! If you’re looking for book ideas, you came to the right place! Check out this list of books recommended for Nurses, and maybe you'll discover a new favorite. I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse.
Hospice News
MAY 31, 2022
To weather continuous changes in the health care space, nonprofit hospices see an increasing need to work together. A trend is growing in which nonprofits form collaboratives in pursuit of greater efficiency and bargaining power with payers. Most recently, a group of five providers in Georgia and South Carolina formed the Southern Care Collaborative.
The Nurse Break
MAY 31, 2022
In part two of our Q&A with trauma nurse Kate King CNC, we get some insight into the personal impact of trauma nursing, and advice for nurses on trauma, death and transition to trauma speciality nursing. READ PART ONE. Check out our related content here: Trauma Nursing. Lessons you wish you could teach teenagers? Everyone honestly believes that it will never happen to them!
Home Care Pulse
MAY 31, 2022
Ep.2: How to Use Your Training Program to Boost Caregiver Engagement Daisy Dalegowski, Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care Central Denver, shares why training is important for morale and retention, the differences between a good and bad program, and how every DON can keep caregivers engaged by making training fun and interesting. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript.
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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.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
MAY 30, 2022
Speaking with a nurse colleague the other day, she was referring to something she’s attempting to do in her life outside of nursing as her “Personal Everest”. These types of endeavors can be scary, and they can cause you to question yourself along the way. Is there something you want to conquer or master, either personally or professionally? Is there something in your sights that you just can’t let go of until you do it?
Hospice News
JUNE 1, 2022
St. Croix Hospice has acquired Lombard, Ill.-based Lexington Hospice Care. The company entered the Illinois market last year through a prior transaction. Financial terms were undisclosed. St. Croix, which is backed by the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has been on an expansion blitz for at least the past three years, with a focus on Midwestern markets.
Palliverse
JUNE 3, 2022
Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash. I asked her, “How are you doing?”. She was dozing off in her chair and her partner answered, “She’s okay, just really tired.”. “You had a lot of pain last night, you still look sore at the moment.”. “No, she’s not in pain, sometimes her face just looks like she’s in pain. She’s pretty good at the moment the cancer lumps in her tummy were sore before, now they are okay.”.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 2, 2022
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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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