HopeHealth
MARCH 15, 2023
When you’re caring for a loved one with dementia, how can you also find energy to take care of yourself? A dementia caregiver shares tips and examples. The post From a dementia caregiver: 10 tips for self-care appeared first on HopeHealth.
Hospice News
MARCH 17, 2023
As Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) sees a changing of the guard in its C-suite, the company will not be slowing down on palliative care. The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider recently picked former Walgreens Co. President Richard Ashworth as its next CEO. He succeeds Chairman Paul Kusserow, who returned as the company’s top executive last year on a temporary basis.
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AlayaCare
MARCH 17, 2023
In a 2022 survey by AlayaCare and HHCN, agencies identified that in order to respond to the 40-year inflation high they plan on improving efficiencies in existing workflows which include automating paper processes, invoices, and billing. In our blog, 3 ways to streamline administrative efficiency with home care software , we mentioned how streamlining payroll processes for home care agencies can bring several benefits to administrative efficiency as it allows for more efficient use of resources,
Daily Nurse
MARCH 17, 2023
AACN joins hospitals and healthcare organizations in recognizing certified nurses for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in the care of patients and families as part of Certified Nurses Day , Sunday, March 19. As healthcare becomes increasingly complex and challenging, nursing certification has become an essential mark of excellence.
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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.
Healthy Workforce Institute
MARCH 15, 2023
Workplace violence is on the rise. Globally, every hour, two nurses are assaulted by a patient at work. And that number is based on the reported incidents. As we already know, workplace violence is highly underreported. Therefore, healthcare organizations have an ethical responsibility to their employees to keep them as safe as they can by making sure they are warned early of potential violence.
Hospice News
MARCH 16, 2023
High labor costs have whittled into Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH)’s growth potential. But the company may be gaining ground on recruitment, retention and revenue. Similar to many hospice providers, Atlanta, Georgia-headquartered Aveanna has been focused on recovering from staffing punches that knocked down patient volumes throughout last year.
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Daily Nurse
MARCH 16, 2023
Nursing is multigenerational, with four generations in the workforce at any given time. Each generation has gifts and contributions to offer. No matter how inexperienced the younger generation may appear to those who are more seasoned, those novices will someday be the de facto leaders of the profession. So in challenging and fraught times, it’s always to our advantage to embrace and honor what every generation of nurses brings.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MARCH 12, 2023
By Dr. Nicola Dunlop RGN PhD @NicolaDunlop13 Prior to Covid 19 researchers were not usually considered change leaders but that is exactly what I achieved with this study. As an expert practitioner in the fields of Benign Essential Blepharospasm (BEB) I felt compelled to respond to investigate and reorganise care and treatment. The condition BEB causes bilateral eyelid muscular contractions, intermittent blinking and or sustained closure of the eye that can be disabling (DeFazio, 2017) in the mai
Hospice News
MARCH 16, 2023
Aiming to foster greater diversity, equity and inclusion in its ranks, AccentCare has developed an annual program to study the demographics of its workforce. The hospice and post-acute care provider recently unveiled a study of its nearly 30,000 active employees in an effort to both understand and improve driving forces that create a culture of inclusion, belonging and uniqueness for staff and patients alike, according to Rafael Fantauzzi, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at AccentC
AlayaCare
MARCH 14, 2023
Jacksonville, FLA., — March 14th, 2023 — Forcura, a healthcare technology company that enables connected care for better performance, and, a developer of end-to-end home-based care technology, today announced a partnership that will offer AlayaCare customers the ability to utilize Forcura’s healthcare workflow management platform as an integrated solution.
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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.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 13, 2023
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a nurse in physical rehabilitation ? Here are the basics that you need to know. Adam Francis, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – Bartram Campus , took time to answer our questions. Adam Francis, MSN, RN, is the Director of Nursing at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – Bartram Campus.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 17, 2023
The annual recognition of Certified Nurses Day on March 19 honors the nurses who go the extra step to achieve certification in their specialties. But the day also helps raise awareness in the nursing community about the importance of certification and the benefits it brings to a nursing career. Certification is an excellent career advancing move; after all gaining more knowledge and skills in your nursing specialty is only going to help you be a better nurse.
Hospice News
MARCH 16, 2023
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has once again recommended a 20% cut to the aggregate cap for hospice payments. The commission also called on Congress to wage adjust the cap. MedPAC has called for similar cuts annually since 2018, but to date, Congress has not implemented these reductions. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) set the 2023 cap at $32,486.92, up from nearly $31,300 per patient for Fiscal Year 2022.
AlayaCare
MARCH 13, 2023
As we mentioned in our blog, 3 methods to enhance home care risk management , and keeping clients safe while providing care services is critical for home care organizations. One of the three methods discussed was using automation to reduce manual errors and identify risks more quicker. Manual processing of client risk management leads to a higher risk of errors in documentation and communication, which can lead to adverse events.
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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.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 14, 2023
A New York hospital reduced the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) following a tracheostomy to zero for four years, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “ Reducing Tracheostomy Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury: A Quality Improvement Project ” details how NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville, achieved the results in its 18-bed adult intensive care unit (ICU), in part by integrating MDRPI prevention into the bedside p
Minority Nurse
MARCH 15, 2023
March is National Kidney Month and Minority Nurse caught up with nephrology nurse Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, ANP-BC, CNN to find out what it’s like to be a nurse in this specialty. She is the national president-elect 2023-24 of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA). Please tell me about your role now and how your career brought you to this place.
Hospice News
MARCH 13, 2023
After seeing firsthand the person-centered multidisciplinary care that hospices provide, St. Croix Hospice’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Mayo felt drawn to the field. As a descendant of the Mayo Clinic’s founders, his connection to medicine runs deep. While working in family medicine, hospitals and nursing homes, he started “moonlighting” in hospice, which ultimately took his career in a new direction.
AlayaCare
MARCH 11, 2023
Home infusion therapy is becoming an increasingly popular treatment option for patients who require medication administration outside of a hospital setting. As the demand for this service continues to grow across North America, home infusion providers face the challenge of maximizing profitability while maintaining the highest level of patient care.
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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.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MARCH 15, 2023
Congratulations Patti Cannella – Our Manager of the Month! Patti has been with Freedom Home Care for 25 years as our Staffing Director. She began her career working at Dun and Bradstreet, switched gears to work at Excellcare, and then came to Freedom Home Care (lucky us!) She has two wonderful sons; Alexander who is 27 years old and Christopher who is 24 years old.
The Nurse Break
MARCH 12, 2023
What do you do if you don’t get a nursing graduate program? Meet Kate. She reflects on her experiences missing out on a graduate program and over 20 applications and gives some sturdy tricks to help you prevent being in the same situation! Write for us & share your story Read other graduate and student articles Check out our application/resume services offered to help cover the costs of running this website I felt hopeless, that I would never be hired, that I’m a failure, I’
Hospice News
MARCH 15, 2023
The digital health startup Maribel Health has completed a $25 million Series A round led by General Catalyst, aimed at building out its home-based care platform. Maribel partners with health care providers to support their efforts to design and expand the services they offer in the home setting, including home health agencies, hospices, palliative care providers and health systems.
Accessible Home Health Care
MARCH 14, 2023
Staying physically active can become more challenging as the weather gets colder, especially for seniors. It’s well known that the change in weather can lead to seasonal depression in some, while cold weather can exacerbate certain physical conditions – such as arthritis – in others. The choice to remain active despite the changes is a tough one that can easily be accomplished with some creativity.
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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.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MARCH 15, 2023
Caregiver Appreciation Day Goes Beyond a Single Day Caregivers support our society as a whole in so many ways and often get overlooked. While caregiver appreciation day was earlier this month, it is important that support and appreciation is shown for the caregivers in our lives year round and often. Believe it or not, 29% of the U.S. population, that means over 65 million Americans are caregivers in some way.
AT Home Care & Hospice
MARCH 16, 2023
Kidney Health Awareness Month Did you know that March is National Kidney Health Awareness month? Each March helps raise awareness about promoting good kidney health and highlights how home health and hospice care can help support those with kidney disease. Sadly, kidney disease is often referred to as a silent disease that can manifest without The post Kidney Health Awareness appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Hospice News
MARCH 13, 2023
Amedisys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) has selected Richard Ashworth as its new president, CEO and member of its board of directors. He will take over the CEO role from Chairman Paul Kusserow, who has been filling in on a temporary basis amid a search for a permanent replacement. A pharmacist by trade, Ashworth most recently served as president and CEO of Tivity Health (NASDAQ: TVTY), a wellness solutions company that contracts with Medicare Advantage plans, where he was credited with achieving a 300% sh
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 16, 2023
Medicaid Planning is the process of legally and ethically protecting my client’s income and assets so that they do not have to go broke before they naturally qualify for one of the Medicaid Long-Term Care Programs described below.
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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.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MARCH 16, 2023
Kidney Health Awareness Month Did you know that March is National Kidney Health Awareness month? Each March helps raise awareness about promoting good kidney health and highlights how home health and hospice care can help support those with kidney disease. Sadly, kidney disease is often referred to as a silent disease that can manifest without The post Kidney Health Awareness appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Elaine Mansfield
MARCH 14, 2023
February was unusually warm and calm in the New York Finger Lakes, a quiet time for walks with friends on dry forest trails. The birds knew better than to sing love songs that early. I trusted them and knew cold would return. By late February, the Anemoi, Greek Gods of Wind, grew bored with the quiet. The north wind Boreas and western Zephyrus blew hard to make up for lost time and pummeled the forest with sideways snow and broken branches.
Hospice News
MARCH 13, 2023
Utah-based Summit Hospice has agreed to settle allegations of False Claims Act violations for $1.05 million. The U.S. Department of Justice indicated that claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only and liability was not determined. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah investigated the allegations, along with the state’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the U.S.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 15, 2023
Using humor in Nursing can be a valuable tool for creating a positive patient experience, improving communication, and reducing stress and anxiety among patients and fellow healthcare providers. Humor can help break down barriers and build trust between patients and Nurses, making it easier to establish rapport and provide compassionate care. It can also help alleviate fear and anxiety, both of which are common among patients receiving care.
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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.
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