Daily Nurse
APRIL 24, 2023
According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. To find out what this means and what NPs can do about it, Daily Nurse interviewed Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Nurses Service Organization (NSO). What follows is our interview, edited for length and clarity.
Hospice News
APRIL 27, 2023
Ensuring staff are educated and trained is crucial for hospices to minimize workplace safety risks, particularly when it comes to providing community-based care. Safety is an ever present concern for hospice providers in any setting, but the home may be the toughest for employers to help staff navigate. Keeping hospice and home health staff safe while working out in the community is a multifaceted challenge, according to Eugenia Smither, vice president of compliance and quality improvement at Bl
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HopeHealth
APRIL 28, 2023
During his partner’s months on hospice, Bob often thought, “I hope I can pay this forward someday.” As a HopeHealth volunteer, he’s done just that. The post “I hope I can pay this forward”: A hospice volunteer’s lasting impact appeared first on HopeHealth.
AlayaCare
APRIL 26, 2023
Managing home care delivery can be a complex process; agencies rely heavily on software to manage their daily operations, which include scheduling appointments, tracking visits, managing client information, billing and invoicing, and more. Having the right home care software can greatly improve the efficiency and productivity of the agency, which in turn translates to improved revenue, cost savings, and overall better outcomes for clients.
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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.
GeriPal
APRIL 27, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary We have a special extra podcast this week. During the last AAHPM – HPNA meeting in Montréal, we went around asking attendees what one thing that they are most worried about and one thing they are most hopeful for when thinking about the future of our field. We couldn’t fit everyone’s responses in but came up with the big themes for questions and edited them into this weeks podcast / YouTube video.
Hospice News
APRIL 26, 2023
Kaiser Permanente is launching a new nonprofit provider organization branded as Risant Health, kicking it off with the acquisition of a fellow integrated health system — Geisinger Health. Risant Health’s prime directive is to “expand access to value-based care in more communities nationwide,” according to a statement from the two companies. The financial terms of the Geisinger transaction are undisclosed.
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Together for Short Lives
APRIL 28, 2023
Yesterday, we heard the very sad news that Lucy Watts has died. Our thoughts are with her Mum Kate, sister Victoria and all her family and friends. Lucy touched the lives of thousands and has been a huge inspiration and driving force for change, helping to give young people a voice. Lucy will be greatly […] The post An extraordinary life well lived: a tribute to Lucy Watts appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
AlayaCare
APRIL 25, 2023
Since launching our Family Portal module back in September we have had a talk track that has been consistent – families have historically been disconnected and challenged with coordinating care for loved ones as well as keeping an eye on the care and progress – our Family Portal integrated into our own back office solution or for that matter any home healthcare software solves that challenge.
Hospice News
APRIL 24, 2023
As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. However, unlike hospice services, which have a distinct payment model supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), palliative care has less established infrastructure for delivery. It is no less important, however, and given some of the synergies across care types, many hospice providers report they are exploring entry into pall
Living Assistance Services
APRIL 26, 2023
We can’t always control the cards we’re dealt as we age, but there are a few different ways to stack the deck in your favour. Whether.
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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.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 25, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has become more prevalent through the advancements of ChatGPT, an OpenAI-developed AI language model based on deep learning that produces human-like text. ChatGPT has many questioning its role in healthcare, specifically its use in nursing education. So Daily Nurse spoke with Bei Wu, PhD, FGSA, FAAN (Honorary), Vice Dean for Research, Dean’s Professor in Global Health, New York University, Rory Meyers College of Nursing , and Xiang Qi, B
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
APRIL 27, 2023
I recently stayed in a hotel out of state the night before a speaking engagement. I decided to walk to a local market to buy some food rather than go out to eat. It was raining lightly, but enough to need an umbrella. I noticed a pickup truck with a passenger cab in the parking … Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude. Read More » The post Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude. first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
Hospice News
APRIL 24, 2023
Palliative care providers are problem solvers, and keeping that perspective in mind can help them design programs and build payer relationships more effectively, experts told Palliative Care News. Though palliative care is picking up steam among payers, providers and investors, significant variation exists in eligibility, reimbursement and care delivery models.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
APRIL 28, 2023
May Is Nurse Appreciation Month This May, join us in celebration of America’s 4.4 million registered nurses who make a touching difference in the lives of patients and their families. Exceptional nurses often have a true passion for helping others, backed by compassion and empathy. In honor of this month, we express our appreciation for The post National Nurses Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
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Daily Nurse
APRIL 27, 2023
The life and career of a nurse can be inspiring and fulfilling, and, like any career, it can also become stale, stagnant, and not as fulfilling as it used to be if it’s not carefully fed and watered. All jobs risk becoming rote and robotic, and nursing is no exception. Compassion fatigue, burnout, stress, or garden-variety boredom can transform a career you used to love into one you tolerate at best and perhaps even loathe.
AT Home Care & Hospice
APRIL 25, 2023
Counseling in the Post-Acute Healthcare Setting In acute healthcare settings, such as an inpatient stay at the hospital, the quality care delivered to patients is facilitated by readily available resources such as multidisciplinary healthcare teams all operating out of one facility. A multidisciplinary team can include your doctor, spiritual counselor, social worker, and bereavement counselor The post Counseling Awareness Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Hospice News
APRIL 28, 2023
When it comes to value-based payment models, home health has a head start on hospice. But those providers’ experiences can lend some insights into how hospices can prepare themselves. Hospices are only now taking their first steps into value-based reimbursement. To date, much of this has centered around diversified programs like palliative care, PACE and other services.
Today's Caregiver
APRIL 24, 2023
At a recent caregiving conference where I was serving as keynote speaker, a member of an expert question and answer panel which was about to commence approached me with a worried look on her face. She was the local representative from.
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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.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 26, 2023
NICU nurse Katrina Mullen knew finding a foster home for a 14-year-old mother who had just delivered triplets would be impossible. “No one was going to take a teen mom and her preemie triplets,” says Mullen. So Mullen, a neonatal nurse at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana and mother of five, officially adopted the teen mom, Shariya Small and her triplets – more than two years after the pair met when she gave birth.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 24, 2023
In honor of Transplant Nurses Week (this year from April 24 through May 1), Minority Nurse heard from International Transplant Nurses Society Board of Directors member Jongwon Yoo, PhD, APRN of Northwestern Medicine’s Transplant Surgery program about a career path as a transplant nurse. Please tell me a little about your background. How and why did your career path lead you to transplant nursing ?
Hospice News
APRIL 28, 2023
Hospices have mounting concerns around the potential regulatory impacts that could come with the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11. Among the regulatory hotpots is rising scrutiny of how providers used funds from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Provider Relief Funds (PRF). Roughly $175 billion in PRF funds were earmarked in the CARES Act, enacted on March 27, 2020, designed to replace revenue that health care providers lost due to the pandemic.
Today's Caregiver
APRIL 23, 2023
Giving away assets or income within five years of applying for long-term care Medicaid will cause the majority of state Medicaid programs to defer qualification of benefits for a period of time
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Daily Nurse
APRIL 28, 2023
Nurses are essential to healthcare, yet nursing shortages have persisted for decades. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these shortages to crisis levels, with demand for nurses outpacing supply in nearly every region. However, healthcare experts had already anticipated a significant nursing shortage before the pandemic, worsening the precarious situation.
Caring Senior Service
APRIL 24, 2023
As your loved one gets older, they may require help with daily tasks, including showering or bathing. While this is a very intimate task, you can help them remain safe, clean, and fresh. Here are some tips to help a loved one shower in a safe and respectful way.
Hospice News
APRIL 27, 2023
Investments in their workforce have spurred VITAS Healthcare forward on the road to pre-pandemic financial and clinical performance. Like many providers, VITAS has traversed some rough terrain since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. A rash of industry-wide headwinds compressed margins and depressed revenue, including spiking supply and labor costs, reduced referrals and length of stay, as well as the pernicious workforce shortage.
Today's Caregiver
APRIL 23, 2023
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Buffy Duvall , sharing her personal story of caregiving.
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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.com
APRIL 22, 2023
I’ve worked on dementia units for most of my nursing career. I’ve had so many heartfelt moments with my patients and have watched as they change. As they lose their memory, they become younger in their thoughts and actions. They become more fragile in body, yet stronger in spirit. When I care for them, I live in their world. Christie Peterson, LPN I remember when one resident — I’ll call her Dorothy — started calling me Eunice.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
APRIL 27, 2023
The sound of spring is in the air and irritants abound. The sniffling, sneezing and coughing is always a telltale sign of a change in seasons. April also brings to us the release of the Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER). Fun fact, on why pepper makes us sneeze: It contains a volatile compound called piperine which is released when pepper is crushed.
Hospice News
APRIL 26, 2023
St. Croix Hospice is continuing its meteoric expansion in the Midwest with a new location in Manhattan, Kansas. This marks the company’s third de novo in as many weeks. Within the past 10 days, the Minnesota-based company christened a new office in Newton, Iowa, and a second in Green Bay, Wisconsin. As part of its growth strategy, St. Croix Hospice often looks for markets in which hospice utilization is comparatively low, including historically underserved rural communities. “Approximately
AT Home Care & Hospice
APRIL 28, 2023
May Is Nurse Appreciation Month This May, join us in celebration of America’s 4.4 million registered nurses who make a touching difference in the lives of patients and their families. Exceptional nurses often have a true passion for helping others, backed by compassion and empathy. In honor of this month, we express our appreciation for The post National Nurses Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
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