Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Program integrity issues that have heated up in the hospice space during the past five years reached a boiling point in 2023. Hospice providers have seen an array of increased regulatory oversight in 2023. That momentum has been fueled by two main concerns among regulators — risks of patient safety and evidence of malfeasance in the space. Hospice News sat down with providers, advocacy groups, legal experts and other stakeholders to uncover the most significant hospice regulatory trends from thi

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary One of the things I love about Liz Dzeng’s work is the way in which it draws upon, echoes, and advances our understanding of the influence of culture on the end of life experience. This field is not new. In his book The Hour of our Death Philip Aries described a long evolution in western civilization of cultural attitudes towards dying.

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Life & Death Matters

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Guest Contributor: Nadine Valk My father-in-law was an extraordinary human being: grounded, thoughtful, compassionate, and wise. So, when he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia and had to make a quick decision about treatment, I shouldn’t have been surprised that for Dave, it wasn’t an automatic yes. He wanted to know about the big picture […] The post Book Recommendation: Hope for the Best, Plan for the Rest appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Together for Short Lives

DECEMBER 13, 2023

New research we are releasing today reveals that NHS funding for local children’s hospices in England varies by as much as £483 per child in 2022/23. We have found a huge variance in local NHS spending on lifeline care for seriously ill children, as well as a lack of understanding on the number of children […] The post Postcode lottery in NHS funding for children who need hospice care appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Palliative care providers have opportunities to bridge gaps of unmet needs among patients who have serious mental illnesses (SMIs) and their families. People with SMIs navigate a complicated mental health care system that can become even more challenging when they have a serious or chronic physical illness. Breakdowns in a fragmented health system have frayed lines of communication and collaboration among providers, representing a big hurdle for patient access and quality.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 12, 2023

On the heels of a study finding 100% of New York State hospitals reporting unmitigable nursing shortages , Queens-based Plaza College was awarded a prestigious national accreditation for its Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program. The Plaza College School of Nursing received formal accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), recognized by the U.S.

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Together for Short Lives

DECEMBER 12, 2023

A new resource is supporting new and soon-to-parents through the complex and unique environment of a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Palliative Care Information for Parents, which we’ve made together with charity Bliss, is being piloted in NICUs and children’s hospices with specialist antenatal and neonatal services across the country. The post Helping parents navigate Neonatal Intensive Care Units appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The worst of the staffing challenges is far from over for embattled hospice providers seeking fruitful recruitment and retention strategies in 2024. Operators will continue to reckon with clinical capacity strains next year as hospices contend with rising demand from a swelling aging population, according to Nick Westfall, CEO of VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kimberly Glassman, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, has been appointed as the new Dean of the Mount Sinai Phillips School of Nursing (PSON) and Vice President for Nursing Academic Affairs of the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. “I am delighted to join the expert faculty, administrators, staff, and students at PSON,” says Dr. Glassman. “The unique, integrated relationship between PSON and the Mount Sinai Health System supports our nursing students with combined classroom and clinical expe

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On December 12, 2023, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Public Benefit Corporation (“MAPS PBC”) announced it has submitted a new drug application (“NDA”) to the FDA for the use of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (“MDMA”) for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”). This novel therapy utilizes the administration of MDMA, a psychoactive substance that binds to the 5HT2a portion of the serotonin receptor, in a clinical setting in conjunction with psychothe

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Gift-giving is a great hobby for some, but many nurses are tired and not in the mood to do holiday shopping. You might feel like you’re expected to search for the “greatest gift ever” for a Christmas gathering… even when we know the perfect gift doesn’t exist. So, what are some alternatives to buying gifts when you don’t want to? Read on to find ways to find a great gift without spending too much time and money at a store.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As Contessa Health pioneers a growing value-based palliative care-at-home program, they’ve encountered some learning curves when it comes to operating within a new payment system. Contessa is a subsidiary of Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED), which the home health and hospice provider acquired in 2021 for $250 million. Contessa’s specialty is high-acuity care in the home, including hospital-at-home and skilled nursing facility-at-home programs.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For nursing students, taking tests is a typical path to becoming an RN. For many students, though, studying and taking rigorous tests (like the NCLEX) can be an overly intense experience, causing nurses to feel test anxiety and fear over their grades. So what is this feeling nurses get when they’re overwhelmed before a test? According to a 2023 study , test anxiety refers to the emotions we feel whenever we think about the possible downfalls of failing an exam.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Teamwork is a fundamental aspect of the Nursing practice and is essential for providing safe and effective patient care. In healthcare, Nurses collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including other Nurses, Physicians, Therapists, Pharmacists, and support staff. Key Aspects of Teamwork in Nursing: Communication Communication is the cornerstone of collaboration, ensuring all team members are well-informed and working towards a common goal.

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Responsive Home Care

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The countdown is on to the new year, and this means only one thing: deciding on a resolution you can make that you’ll actually be empowered to keep. How about setting a goal that will help both you and someone you love live healthier and feel happier? It starts with knowing effective exercise tips to […] The post The Ins and Outs of Senior Exercise appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Issues of fraud in the hospice industry echo events that previously affected the home health space, and providers can learn from that prior experience. This is according to Bill Dombi, president of the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC), who spoke Thursday in a Relias webinar. In response to emerging program integrity concerns, the U.S.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Remember when being a nurse was all so fresh and novel? Remember when your scrubs felt too new and stiff, and your stethoscope seemed too shiny? Remember when your brain went blank, and you felt like you hadn’t learned a single thing in nursing school, and why did they think you could be a nurse, anyway? Were they lying when they told you that you’d passed the NCLEX?

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NHPCO

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For Immediate Release December 13, 2023 Includes a special section on value-based insurance design hospice benefit (Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) has published its 2023 edition of Facts and Figures, an annual report on key data points related to the delivery of hospice care, including information on patient characteristics, location and level of care, Medicare hospice spending, and hospice providers.

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Responsive Home Care

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Did you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a moment, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel very disorienting until you open your eyes and take in your familiar surroundings. An experience like this can give you just a brief glimpse into the ongoing […] The post Reality Orientation in Dementia: The Pro and the Cons appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Pediatric palliative care providers can sometimes struggle to engage parents and families. Parental engagement can be a difficult hill for pediatric palliative providers to climb. Families often contend with an array of competing practical, financial and medical obstacles related to managing a serious or life-limiting illness. Parents and guardians frequently experience feelings of stress, anxiety and becoming overwhelmed, issues that pediatric palliative care providers can do better in alleviat

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Two IU Health nurses, Jennifer Burchett and Holly Weaver, were recently recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for their compassionate, innovative spirits. Today, Daily Nurse proudly names nursing leaders Burchett and Weaver as our Nurses of the Week and celebrates their unwavering commitment to nursing. Burchett, a clinical nurse at IU Health Methodist Hospital , was named the 2023 Magnet Nurse of the Year.

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Caring Senior Service

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The question of whether personality changes with age has intrigued psychologists and researchers for decades. Personality is a complex and enduring set of characteristics that define an individual. While personality may be relatively stable throughout adulthood, we may all experience subtle shifts in personality. Discover the factors that contribute to these changes and the potential implications.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

Countless studies conclude that the longer an admitted patient boards in an emergency department (ED) the greater the risk for negative outcomes such as falls and hospital-acquired conditions. ED patients waiting for admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) may be at the greatest risk, as they are categorized as critical. Transporting critical patients from the ED to the ICU requires coordination of multiple clinicians from both units, which can lead to delays.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

VITAS Healthcare Expands Hospital-Based Inpatient Hospice Center Chemed Corp. (NYSE: CHE) VITAS Healthcare recently expanded its inpatient hospice care unit at the Florida-based Broward Health Medical Center. The inpatient facility now has 12 patient beds, up from eight prior to the renovations. VITAS expects to serve roughly 550 patients annually at the center.

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Nurse.com

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The ABCs of nursing care address patients’ most critical and immediate needs. Nurses can prevent serious health consequences and save lives by systematically using these components. As nurses, we play a vital role in promoting patient well-being. And in emergency situations, we’re one of the first caregivers at the bedside, making our knowledge of the ABCs of nursing care essential.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Being a Nurse means you will most likely have to spend a holiday or two a year working a shift. It can be disappointing to forego your holiday traditions and festivities with your loved ones to head to work instead. Although having to work the holidays can be difficult, it is important to remember that your presence can make a huge difference in the lives of your patients.

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Traditions Health

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Eufaula, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Eufaula branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research around hospice care has come a long way. But data gaps exist when it comes to expanding understanding of some aspects of end-of-life care delivery. A range of researchers has amassed a growing base of data on hospice, with some common themes tied to quality outcomes, costs, length of stay and general inpatient care. Some of the blindspots in the current sphere of hospice research hover around staffing trends and patient needs.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It’s almost time to scratch another year off our list. Hopefully, most of you are ending this year better than you did last year and no doubt, better than the two years before. As we wrap up this year, we’d like to share our top articles and podcasts; resources, and a few other goodies with you. Healthy Workforce’s Top Articles in 2023 I’ve been blogging and writing articles since I started this company in 2011.

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American In-Home Care

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The new year is right around the corner! Have you made your New Year’s resolutions yet? If not, why not resolve to encourage an older adult to exercise regularly? Even better, commit to joining them in a new exercise program so you can both reap the benefits! Like any resolution, however, it’s easy to start off gung-ho, lose interest, and let the idea fall by the wayside.

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