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Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

Hospice News

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. Another key to reducing adverse events is increasing education around medication management at the end of life, McPherson stated. Nearly half (45.7%) of these patients had more than one adverse drug event.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

They can use that energy trying to figure it all out to focus on being present. Its also for us to really learn how we can best support them in the event that they eventually need our services. Knowing what they qualify for can lessen that burden, and they can use those resources to do other things.

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Norovirus, a Formidable and Underappreciated Hazard: What Nurses Need to Know

AJN Off the Charts

This communication should also include environmental services in the event a change is needed in the disinfectant used in a given patient care area. In the event the patient is vomiting, recognize the risk of vomitus aerosolization and initiate additional personal protective equipment use (e.g., mask as a barrier) as needed.

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Hospices Hone In On Improving Board Engagement

Hospice News

To develop an engaged board that adds value to an organization, hospices are taking governance activity beyond the standard, periodic meetings and fundraising events. This included social events to build camaraderie and solidify the board as a team, though for a time most of those went virtual due to the pandemic. . “I

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CMS Sets Timelines for Modifying, Phasing Out COVID Waivers

Hospice News

At present, the administration’s plan is to extend the emergency declarations to May 11, and then end both [the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency] on that date,” the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently indicated in a statement.

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Customizing a Palliative Program to Patient, Payer Priorities

Hospice News

The Wisconsin-based hospice and palliative care provider Unity has designed its program with the intent of seeking value-based contracts in the long term, Alisa Gerke, the agency’s executive director, said at the NHPCO event. A key aspect of this is expanding geographic scale.

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Make the Holiday Season Jollier for Family Caregivers With These Stress-Reducing Tips

American In-Home Care

The constant care and attention required to meet a loved one’s needs can make it hard for you to participate in holiday events or simply to relax. Consider using an in-home care service for a few hours each week or during special holiday events. In-home care services can help bridge this gap. We’re Here to Help!