Seniors and the health benefits of social connection
Living Assistance Services
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A number of recent medical studies have revealed that isolation is a serious health risk, and seniors are particularly vulnerable to the.
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2 Charged in $54 Million Hospice, Health Care Fraud Case
Hospice News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Two individuals in California have been arrested for their roles in a $54 million scheme to defraud Medicare for hospice and diagnostic testing. One of the alleged perpetrators, Sophia Shaklian, has been charged with 16 counts of health care fraud and four for transactional money laundering. A second, Alex Alexsanian, is charged with one count of conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and three counts of concealment money laundering.
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Celebrating National Physical Therapy Month: Transforming lives and raising awareness
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
OCTOBER 10, 2024
It’s that time of year again! Time to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month (NPTM) , when we take the month of October to recognize the significant contributions of physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs) and students who work tirelessly to improve lives. It’s also a time to raise public awareness about the benefits of physical therapy, from pain management and recovery to improved mobility and overall quality of life.
Choosing a Hospice Provider
Hospice Promise
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Choosing a hospice provider for a loved one can be overwhelming. Take the time you need to evaluate the history & reputation of the provider. Ensure that the program provides all levels of care & explore all of their supportive services. Remember that it should serve both you as the caregiver and the patient. If you have any questions, we’d be happy to help answer them!
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
Why is Magnet Status Still Meaningful?
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 10, 2024
If you Google news items for “Magnet hospitals,” you’ll see an almost endless list of hospitals announcing that they’ve recently earned their Magnet status once again, sometimes for multiple years. Hospitals love to showcase the fact that they’ve earned their Magnet designation, and apparently for very good reasons. Given the significant emphasis placed on Magnet designation in the healthcare industry worldwide, should nurses always prioritize working at Magnet-desi
New Executives Tapped At Hospice Organizations Across Country
Hospice News
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Dr. Cameron Muir Named NPHI’s New CMO Dr. Cameron Muir has been named as the new CMO of the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Muir steps into the role while holding his existing title as NPHI’s chief innovation officer. His new title signals the organization’s strategic plans to reshape hospice care delivery through patient-centered, innovative approaches, according to NPHI CEO Tom Koutsoumpas.
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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – celebrating with free access to the LDM digital Spanish palliative care text –
Life & Death Matters
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Kath Murray and Maria Salas - Mexico City 2019 The post World Hospice and Palliative Care Day – celebrating with free access to the LDM digital Spanish palliative care text – appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Statement on the closure of Zoe’s Place Liverpool Hospice
Together for Short Lives
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Commenting on Zoe’s Place’s decision to close its Liverpool hospice at the end of 2024, Andy Fletcher, Chief Executive of Together for Short Lives, said: “This is very difficult news for the children and families who receive care from the hospice, the staff who tirelessly provide it and all those in the local community who […] The post Statement on the closure of Zoe’s Place Liverpool Hospice appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Compassus CEO Mike Asselta: Hospice, Home Health JVs Crucial to Growth
Hospice News
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Home-based care provider Compassus has been on a growth trajectory for several years running – placing hospice and home health at the center of its strategic vision. Compassus provides home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care across 30 states. The home-based provider also offers advanced care management and skilled nursing facility-at-home services.
Emergency Nurses Association Launches Crucial Study on Workplace Violence
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) is embarking on an extensive five-year study to tackle the alarming issue of workplace violence faced by emergency nurses. This initiative responds to a pressing global crisis that has long plagued healthcare settings, particularly emergency departments. Despite numerous small-scale studies shedding light on the issue, there has yet to be a comprehensive, long-term analysis that tracks workplace violence trends over time.
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.
Clinical Nurse Educator Network (CNE Network): celebrating and amplifying the voice of nurse educators
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Kathryn Tolfree, Head of FHFT Education Academy, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and Chair of CNE Network and Vanda Carter, Programme Manager, Staffordshire University, Deputy Chair of CNE Network The World Health Organisation (WHO) (2020) anticipate an 8% increase of graduate nurses will be required to support global healthcare demand by 2030.
Realizing Real-world Magnet Benefits
Minority Nurse
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition requires a significant investment from an organization’s nursing staff. But does that investment pay off in real-world ways? If so, how? One significant benefit involves giving nurses the opportunity to provide input and influence nursing practice. “It really helps expand the autonomy and allows the nurse to practice at the top end of their license,” said Jody Collins, DNP-C, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, system director of clinical excellence and professio
Treasure Coast Hospice, St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care Complete Affiliation
Hospice News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care and Treasure Coast Health on Tuesday completed their affiliation, a move nearly a year in the making after the two Florida-based nonprofits signaled they would join forces. Combined, the two organizations provide hospice and palliative care to more than 7,000 patients annually across Brevard, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties in their home state.
Attention Nurses: It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace!
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Mark your calendars for October 10, 2024—World Mental Health Day is here! This year’s theme, “It’s Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace,” is a call to action that resonates deeply, especially within the nursing community. As frontline caregivers, you know better than anyone how crucial mental health is—not just for patients but for yourselves, your colleagues, and the entire healthcare system.
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention
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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.
Downsizing Comfortably: Tips for Seniors Considering a Smaller Home
Community Home Health Care
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As we age, many seniors find themselves considering the idea of downsizing to a smaller home. While the decision to move can be emotional, it’s often driven by a desire for easier maintenance, reduced costs, or the need for a home that better suits changing physical abilities. At Community Home Healthcare, we understand the importance of feeling comfortable and secure in the place you call home.
Wild Nights: Grief Dreams, Mythology, and the Inner Marriage
Elaine Mansfield
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Brilliant and beautiful, Elaine Mansfield’s essay, “Wild Nights: Grief Dreams, Mythology, and the Inner Marriage,” delves into the depths of sorrow through the lens of dreams, mythology and poetry. Her work, which won first place in the C.G. Jung in the Heartland writing competition, explores the powerful emotions and spiritual journey that accompany the loss of Vic, her beloved husband and reimagined Green Man.
Hospices Leverage School-Based Partnerships to Strengthen Bereavement Care
Hospice News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Some hospices have increasingly recognized the value of collaborating with local educators when it comes to improving community grief support for bereaved children and their families. Establishing collaborative relationships with educational institutions can help hospices ensure that they’re developing age-appropriate grief services, according to Cole Warner, director of support services at North Carolina-based Hospice of Davidson County.
American Nurses Credentialing Center Introduces New Credential: Well-Being Excellence™
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is excited to announce the forthcoming launch of its new credential, Well-Being Excellence™. This innovative credential aims to assess and enhance the well-being programs within healthcare organizations and workplaces employing nurses. Leveraging an evidence-based framework, Well-Being Excellence™ evaluates the effectiveness of well-being initiatives and their contributions to improving the health and morale of nurses and diverse teams.
Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)
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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.
How to Help Older Adults Eat Healthy All Year Long
Responsive Home Care
OCTOBER 7, 2024
With the holidays nearing, you might be thinking about festive meals and family gatherings centered around favorite foods and traditions. But what about the rest of the year? Is everyone in your family—particularly older loved ones—getting proper nutrition on a regular basis? While holiday feasts could be an exception, many seniors quietly struggle with malnutrition […] The post How to Help Older Adults Eat Healthy All Year Long appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Nurse Compensation Trends for 2025
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 8, 2024
As the backbone of the healthcare system, Nurses play a crucial role in delivering patient care, ensuring safety, and supporting the wellbeing of their communities. Despite this, many Nurses feel undercompensated, leading to burnout, staff shortages, and dissatisfaction within the profession. As healthcare demands continue to rise and the Nursing workforce evolves, innovative compensation models will be essential to retain skilled Nurses and attract new talent.
The Best Bets for Palliative Care Reimbursement Post-VBID
Hospice News
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The hospice component of the value-based insurance design model (VBID) will sunset at the end of this year, but opportunities for payment through Medicare Advantage and other models remain. The hospice component is part of the larger VBID program, which will continue through 2030. The component was designed to test coverage of hospice through Medicare Advantage.
How Seniors Can Still Enjoy Hobbies With Arthritis
Accessible Home Health Care
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Every year on October 12th, we honor those who face the challenges of arthritis every day. It is a time to bring awareness to the condition and encourage others to be compassionate about their friends and family who might be diagnosed with arthritis. We can support our loved ones by helping them find fun ways of managing arthritis. One significant way is finding workarounds for their favorite hobbies they might currently feel they can’t participate in.
The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams
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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.
The Importance of Fresh Air and Temperature for Nurses’ Physical and Mental Health
Daily Nurse
OCTOBER 11, 2024
“ I need a breath of fresh air to clear my head and recharge. ” Whether you’re a seasoned nurse or just starting out, you’ve probably said this to your colleagues (or thought it to yourself) during your medical career at least once—it’s a phrase many can relate to. Being a nurse means spending extremely long hours caring for patients in enclosed spaces that can trap stale air, and the last thing a nurse needs is a lack of concentration due to poor air conditions.
FNSNA Diversity Scholarship Program
Diversity Nursing
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Attention Minority Nursing Students The Foundation of the National Student Nurses' Association is delighted to offer funding for diversity scholarships. The scholarships are supported by Johnson & Johnson for the 2025-2026 academic year. With $500,000 in available funding and scholarships awards up to $10,000 per academic year, nursing students can graduate on time with less financial worry.
Hospice in a Hurricane: How Empath Health Responded to Back-to-Back Disasters
Hospice News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Hospice providers in the southeastern United States are reeling from the impacts of two massive hurricanes that have occurred during the past two weeks. The first, Hurricane Helene, was the deadliest storm to hit the U.S. mainland since Katrina in 2005. The death toll as of Oct. 25 reached 225, the Associated Press reported. Affected states include Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas.
Palace of Care – Making the most of it.
Palliverse
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Photo by Charity Beth Long on Unsplash After the death of her younger relative, she did not expect to be in the hospice again. She had been impressed by the care provided for the family. She was surprised to be there one month later. This time she was admitted as a patient for end-of-life care. She accepted this with no fear, she had been unwell for three years with her heart and lung issues.
The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond
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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.
New film aims to increase public understanding of children’s palliative care
Together for Short Lives
OCTOBER 10, 2024
We have launched a new short film which aims to dramatically change the way people understand children’s palliative care. Childhood Needs Magic is narrated by Dr Ranj Singh, a BAFTA award-winning TV and radio presenter, Sunday Times best-selling author, columnist and doctor. Through the eyes of four children, supported by NHS and children’s hospice professionals, it […] The post New film aims to increase public understanding of children’s palliative care appeared first on Together for Shor
Hospice Promise Provides Individualized Care
Hospice Promise
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Hospice Promise provides an individualized program of physical, emotional, and spiritual care for people in the last phases of a life-limiting illness. We utilize an interdisciplinary approach of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists, hospice aides, volunteers, and spiritual and bereavement counselors. You’re not alone on this journey – we’re here with you every step of the way.
How Poor Health Literacy Can Diminish Access to Palliative Care
Hospice News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Low health literacy among seriously ill patients can impede access to palliative care and complicate efforts to improve health equity. Health literacy is the degree to which individuals can obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions, according to the Institute of Medicine. A health illiterate patient may have a strong overall ability to read or have an advanced education but have a limited understanding of information specific
I think therefore I am? – Natural Order
Palliverse
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Photo by Tolga Ulkan on Unsplash Her first experience of the hospice was when she came to visit a younger family member. Someone important enough to travel over 1000km to see, despite her poor health. Her life had become a struggle over the last three years. Her lung failure had caused heart failure. Shortness of breath made even walking difficult. Leg swelling caused leg heaviness which made walking torturous at times.
The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications
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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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