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Why Depression Screenings Are an Important Tool

Minority Nurse

Despite the increased focus on mental health over the pandemic, it’s not always easy to diagnose or recognize depression. When it’s something you are experiencing, it can be even tougher to see the bigger picture. October 6 is National Depression Screening Day and offers an excellent opportunity to assess your own mental health by taking an online depression screening and learning more about depression.

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How the U.S. Will Revamp Family Caregiver Support

Hospice News

Without family caregivers, many hospice patients would be unable to receive care in their homes. To help keep patients at home — the lowest-cost setting of care — the federal government recently unveiled a National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, which has more than two decade’s worth of advocacy behind it. . The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the strategy late last month.

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Evidence-Based Messaging for Serious Illness Care: A Podcast with Tony Back and Marian Grant

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary. Earlier this year palliative care was the correct response to the following clue on the game show Jeopardy: From a Latin word for “to cloak”, it’s the type of care given to seriously ill patients to provide comfort without curing. What struck me most was not that palliative care was a question, nor that it made it seem that palliative care isn’t provided alongside care directed at curing, nor was it that hospice was the first buzzed in response, but it was that pallia

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5 ways physical therapy empowers patients

HopeHealth

From learning to live safely with a chronic condition to getting back to 100% after an injury, physical therapy builds patients’ strength, skills — and confidence. The post 5 ways physical therapy empowers patients appeared first on HopeHealth.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.

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5 Tips to become a preferred referral partner for specialty pharmacy

AlayaCare

Specialty pharmacies are experiencing booming growth in the home care infusion service market. This trend has been predicted for several years – driven by patient preferences, cost savings measures, and readmission rate reduction targets. But like many other home-based therapies, this steady growth accelerated at lightning speed during the initial stay-at-home orders in 2020, with the market experiencing a growth rate of 55.5% in 2020.

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CMMI Working on Payment Models That Include Palliative Care

Hospice News

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) is developing new reimbursement pathways for palliative care. As part of that process, CMMI is applying elements of its Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) demonstration, which ended Dec. 31, 2021, according to a new CMMI white paper. MCCM was designed to test the impact of concurrent hospice and curative care. “Aspects of MCCM are being used in the development of new CMS Innovation Center models related to palliative care,” the

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How can we use knowledge mobilisation to improve care?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

During October, EBN will be bringing you a series of Blogs on Knowledge Mobilisation and other approaches to implement research into practice. Our first Blog asks, ‘What is Knowledge Mobilisation?’ and then provides an example of how this approach can be applied. Fiona Cowdell is a Professor of Nursing and Health Research at Birmingham City University and a National Institute for Health Research Knowledge Mobilisation Research Fellowship alumna.

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5 Tips to become a preferred referral partner for specialty pharmacy

AlayaCare

Specialty pharmacies are experiencing booming growth in the home care infusion service market. This trend has been predicted for several years – driven by patient preferences, cost savings measures and readmission rate reduction targets. But like many other home-based therapies, this steady growth accelerated at lightning speed during the initial stay-at-home orders in 2020, with the market experiencing a growth rate of 55.5% in 2020.

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Raises Global Awareness

Hospice News

Globally, the need for hospice and palliative care has been growing faster than people can access them. This was the impetus behind the World Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA), which emerged from an Oct. 8, 2005 meeting of health care leaders in South Korea. During those discussions, it became apparent that a sizable portion of those leaders’ public health concerns involved patients nearing the end of life, according to WHPCA Executive Director Stephen Connor.

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Magnet and the Advancement of the Nursing Profession

Daily Nurse

Many organizations, events, concepts, and theoretical frameworks drive innovation and advancement in nursing. With our profession currently reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there couldn’t be a better time for nurses to gather together and envision the future. The annual Magnet Conference is one such event that allows nurses to convene for a […].

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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.

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Safety Concern: Unsafe Nursing Ratios

Nurse.com

Solutions such as newly required nurse-led staffing committees aim to end unsafe nursing ratios that compromise patient safety. . At a recent conference, a group of nurse leaders came up with this catch phrase, “You cannot fix it with a pizza day.”. “It’s one of my favorite expressions now because it’s just so apt for the way nurses are feeling,” said Cindy Bacon, PhD, RN, CNE, NE-BC, Associate Professor and Program Director of MSN Programs at the University of North Carolina Greensboro School o

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32 Helpful List Of Proven Graduate Nurse Tips! (2022)

The Nurse Break

Graduate Nurse Tips. The transition from student to graduate is characterised by an intense introduction into the world of being a health professional. The gap between what you learn at university and what is actually experienced is your early stages of work is definitely a reality shock. Some common reactions that you might have in the first year of your transition might include (this is only some): frustration, exhaustion both physical and emotional, feeling like you want to give up nursing, f

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MA Palliative Care Benefits See Little 2023 Growth, But Payer Interest Remains High

Hospice News

Only 10 new Medicare Advantage (MA) plans will offer home-based palliative care as a primarily health-related benefit for 2023, but payers may be offering those services through other programs. Among Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, in-home support services and caregiver support saw the most year-over-year growth for 2023. The number of plans offering home-based palliative care will rise to 157 next year from 147 in 2022, according to an analysis by ATI Advisory.

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Chamberlain University Announces Transition Agreement for More Than 350 Displaced Nursing Students

Daily Nurse

Chamberlain University reached an agreement with Stratford University to help recently displaced Stratford University nursing students continue their nursing school education and achieve their career ambitions. Chamberlain University, the largest school of nursing in the U.S., remains committed to addressing the nation’s critical nursing shortages through its mission to educate, empower and embolden diverse healthcare […].

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

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.

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Reducing Mistakes: What Every Nurse Can Do

Minority Nurse

RaDonda Vaught, RN, was not the first nurse to be prosecuted for making a mistake, but the circumstances and her trial were the most public. Nurses from around the country watched and spoke out, supported her, and shared similar issues about the environment of care that she worked in, the failure of organizations to support nurses after self-disclosure, and the lack of trust in non-punitive response to error.

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The New Cancer Treatment Advancement That’s Eliminating Tumors

Responsive Home Care

As fall approaches, so does cold and flu season, and our immune systems are sure to be put to the test. Fortunately, our natural immunity is incredible in its capability to detect and destroy invading infections. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a cancer treatment that could do the same? Well, the researchers at […]. The post The New Cancer Treatment Advancement That’s Eliminating Tumors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Addus Acquires Apple Home Healthcare

Hospice News

Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) has acquired Chicago-based Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd., for an undisclosed sum. Texas-based Addus has more than 200 locations across 22 states, including Illinois. The state is one of three in which Addus offers its trifecta of business lines — personal care, home health and hospice. The company’s growth sights have been set on further expansion in these areas as a core to its acquisition pipeline.

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How to Best Serve Patients Who Prefer Alternative Medicine

Daily Nurse

Almost 40% of U.S. patients routinely use alternative medicine. That number is consistently increasing as alternative methods become more widely available. However, not as many patients inform their physicians about their preferences. It’s easy for the average patient to fear potential stigmas or judgment by their doctors, so they keep quiet about wanting to know […].

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

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.

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Enjoy Working with Kids? Consider a Career as a Pediatric Nurse

Minority Nurse

If you’re a nursing student and you particularly enjoy working with infants, children, and adolescents, a career as a pediatric nurse is a career path worth finding out more about. This week’s annual celebration of Pediatric Nurses Week , held this year from October 3 to 7, highlights the work pediatric nurses do. As you’re thinking about the career path or nursing specialty you want to pursue upon graduation, and a pediatric nursing specialty appeals to you, you can begin to m

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Oncology Nursing – a day in the life of supporting patients

The Nurse Break

We are excited to collaborate with GenesisCare to interview Anna Crawford, one of their Clinical Nurse Specialists with over 20 years of oncology nursing experience! GenesisCare is a leading healthcare provider in Australia that specialises in the treatment of cancer, heart disease, sleep & respiratory conditions. They have 5000 highly trained healthcare professionals and support staff across Australia, the U.K., Spain and the United States, designing innovative treatments and care for peopl

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CMS Adds Health Equity Provisions to MA Carve-In; Participation Grows in 2023

Hospice News

The hospice component of the value-based insurance design (VBID) demonstration will include elements designed to promote health equity in 2023. HHS indicated that VBID participants will implement strategies to advance health equity across all aspects of their participation. This aligns with previous statements from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that health equity will be a key component of their payment model demonstrations going forward.

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Advanced Nursing Education Helps Nurse-Midwife Find Perfect Nursing Niche as Medical Consultant

Daily Nurse

I’ve used my nursing education in more conventional ways, like working as a certified nurse midwife (CNM) at the hospital, clinic, and birth center. As a CNM, I performed basic primary care and cared for the reproductive health of adolescence and beyond. CNMs also support laboring patients and catching babies. Attending births and watching families […].

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

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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Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses: Part 1 – First Registered Nurse in Hawaii

Minority Nurse

Welcome to part one of Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses blog series – Mabel Isabel Wilcox, First Registered Nurse in Hawaii. . Hawai’i’ is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese , Japanese, and Filipino heritages.

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Clinical Education – but I don’t have time…

The Nurse Break

Clinical Education – but I don’t have time…. Read more from In Pursuit of Excellence. Almost certainly the biggest barrier I hear on a regular basis from clinicians who are asked to participate in the delivery of clinical education is time. Clinical environments are busy places with lots going on and there’s always something else that needs to be done.

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Pacific Lake Partners Leads New IntellaTriage Growth Investment Round

Hospice News

Post-acute nurse triage company IntellaTriage has secured growth investment dollars in a round led by Pacific Lake Partners. Brentwood, Tennessee-based IntellaTriage provides after-hours triage services to hospices and home health operates, as well as health care organizations in other settings.Several other investment firms participated in the round, including Trilogy Search Partners, TTCER Partners, The Nashton Company, Aspect Investors, and Granite Point Partners.

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Nurse of the Week: NJ School Nurse Uses School Nursing to Educate and Uplift Students, Families, and the Community

Daily Nurse

School nursing builds a culture of health and improves health outcomes in their communities. Today’s Nurse of the Week is a school nurse passionate about using the school nursing profession to educate and uplift students, families, and the community. We honor Dr. Cynthia Samuel, Ph.D., RN, CSN-NJ, school nurse at the University Middle School in […].

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

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.

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The State of Training in 2022

Home Care Pulse

HCP WEBINAR. The State of Training in 2022 Thursday, October 27th, 2022. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. Join HCP President Todd Austin and Chief Clinical Officer Linda Leekley as they discuss the results of the 2022 State of Training report, and discover the findings on: What training styles are most effective. How training can lead to lower turnover and higher engagement.

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Save Money by Evaluating your Medicare Plan

Today's Caregiver

The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person's right to age well, is encouraging all individuals with Medicare to evaluate their coverage during this year's Open Enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7,

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St. Croix Hospice Moves Into Indiana with Adaptive Deal

Hospice News

Minnesota-based St. Croix Hospice has been on a quest to conquer the Midwest through acquisitions and de novos. The company today announced its purchase of Adaptive Hospice from Help at Home, which brings St. Croix three new locations and a foothold in Indiana — the 10th state in their footprint. The hospice provider is a portfolio company of the private equity firm H.I.G.

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Experience Helping Elderly Relatives Inspires Nurse to Become Nursing Entrepreneur and Healthcare Advocate

Daily Nurse

My Mother was the inspiration to become a nurse, but it was my experiences helping my elderly aunt and uncle navigate the healthcare system that inspired me to become a nursing entrepreneur. As I prepared to graduate from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree, I was ready to embark on a career in […].

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.