CareAcademy Blog

APRIL 8, 2025

Your ability to attract and retain top nursing professionals directly shapes patients' quality of care. That means agency competition for top talent will increase, and agencies need to fine-tune their nursing recruitment strategies. Nursing recruitment tools and job boards can help agencies connect with top talent.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

Alex: We are delighted to welcome to the GeriPal Podcast, Kellie Flood, who is a geriatrician at the University of Alabama Birmingham and associate Chief Quality Officer for Geriatrics and Care Transitions. And also to have those folks proactively assessing and addressing geriatric syndromes. Kellie, welcome to the GeriPal Podcast.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

Having data around CON regulations and their impacts can help inform lawmakers as they develop policies to guard against fraud, waste and abuse, according to recent researchers. Brody is also a registered nurse in end-of-life care.

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GeriPal

JUNE 20, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Hospice News

MAY 29, 2024

However, he also emphasized the challenge of deploying skilled professionals to the home-based arena, where he said the best providers typically have combined skills in primary care, palliative care and even geriatrics. “We The integration of technology into palliative care services and research is also on the rise, according to experts.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 25, 2024

Nursing is among the most demanding and critical jobs in the healthcare industry. To provide the best care to patients, nurses must continuously enhance their skills and expand their knowledge. The Importance of Obtaining Additional Certifications We cannot overstate the value of nursing certifications.

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

Nikki Davis: I’m a nurse practitioner and have been working in geriatrics and palliative care for about 21 years now. I made my way through the ranks as a CNA, then a registered nurse, and then a nurse practitioner and now, I’m in a leadership position. Anthony, I think this would probably be a good time.

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 21, 2024

Nursing is a profession enveloped in myths and misconceptions. Despite being one of the most respected careers, many misunderstandings persist about what Nurses do, their level of expertise, and the nature of their work. In reality, Nurses are highly trained professionals who provide independent patient care.

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GeriPal

JULY 27, 2023

We have Brienne Miner who is a geriatrician and sleep specialist and assistant professor at Yale in geriatrics. Alex: And we have Cathy Alessi, who is a geriatrician, Director of the Geriatrics Research Education and Clinical Care Center at the VA, greater Los Angeles and Professor of Medicine at UCLA. Brienne: Thank you for having me.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 4, 2022

Kevin’s study looks at a period of time in the COVID pandemic when a large multistate nursing home provider created a “nonessential medication on hold” (NEMOH) policy in order to conserve critical nursing resources and PPE, and to limit exposure risk for residents by reducing unnecessary contact. Eric: Can I ask? Elizabeth: Yeah.

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GeriPal

APRIL 27, 2023

We need good nurse practitioners. Alex: Nursing homes. Eric: Here’s our contact information. laugher] Alex: I’m hopeful that there will be some people listening to this who are the future content creators in the geriatrics and palliative care space, and I look forward to what they have to offer.

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The Nurse Break

MAY 24, 2022

An Associate Professor of Nursing, and Gerontology Nursing Specialist with 19 years’ experience across oncology, palliative care, emergency, and more, Kasia balances her research in this area with interests in skiing and kung fu. Enjoying The Nurse Break’s free content? Similar articles here. Similar articles here.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 7, 2023

While the average person probably thinks that nurses working via telehealth is something new that came about during COVID, that couldn’t be further from the truth. “I Georgia Reiner, MS CPHRM, a Risk Analyst at the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), agrees that telehealth has been around for a while. The answer is yes and no.

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GeriPal

JULY 19, 2024

Lastly, Soo Borson is a self-described primary care leaning geriatric psychiatrist, developer of the Mini-Cog, and co-leads the CDC-funded BOLD Center on Early Detection of Dementia. Alex 00:09 We are delighted to welcome S oo Borson, who is a primary care oriented geriatric psychiatrist. Who do we have with us today?

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on nursing home call, the most common page I receive is for a blood sugar value. And we invited Tamryn Gray from the Dana Farber joins us to ask insightful questions, including: What blood sugar range should we target for patients in the nursing home or hospice? Summary Transcript Summary Diabetes is common.

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Comfort Home Care

MAY 15, 2022

Mrs. Flowers has over 30+ years of clinical and nursing experience. Comfort Home Care provides license Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Geriatric Nursing Assistants (GNAs) and Home Health Aides (HHAs). For more information visit [link]. ROCKVILLE, Md. PRWEB) May 09, 2022.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

So, we use that information to formulate a treatment plan. I mean, typically individuals are seeing a physician, a nurse, whoever it is, and then we are brought in oftentimes well after dysphagia has started. I got a question then, because I see one in 12 nursing home patients with dementia are placed on thickened liquids.

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AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

You could also sort referral sources into categories, such as: Government agencies Other healthcare professionals Senior and geriatric advisors Miscellaneous other sources Are there places outside of the home that you can think of as potential partnership opportunities? One example could be a local house cleaning business or a pharmacy.

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AlayaCare

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Senior and geriatric advisors. Here are some pieces of information that you should include: What do you offer. The social workers and nurses you interact with may get busy, and they may also interact with your competitors. One example could be a local house cleaning business or a pharmacy. Other healthcare professionals.

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Nurse.com

MAY 11, 2022

The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree is gaining more prominence within the nursing profession. Steps are being taken to transition to the DNP as the standard for advanced practice registered nurses. How to Become a DNP Nurse. Unlike the research-focused PhD in nursing degrees, the DNP has more of a clinical focus.

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Hospice News

JUNE 9, 2022

I am an acute care and adult and geriatric certified nurse practitioner. Over 100,000 who were given instructions to enter into the skilled nursing environment didn’t adhere to it. Tina Taylor: I’m Tina Taylor, vice president of palliative care at Compassus. I believe it’s like 1 in 10 for hospice.

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Hospice News

MARCH 22, 2024

McMahon ascended to the role in 2021, serving in various other positions at UnitedHealth Group since 2003, including executive vice president of enterprise operations and CEO of Optum Rx, among other management positions in finance, information technology and operations. Lucie, as well as at Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center. “I

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Critical Care Transport Nurses Day on February 18 brings attention to the vital work done by nurses in this specialty. Working on a flight or ground vehicle adds complexity to this fast-paced career, and the nursing industry is helping these nurses stay informed and educated throughout their careers.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Why does CHAP have a national medical director, registered nurse and social worker on staff who all specialize in hospice? These organizations got together to bring national experts together and to say, “Why during this unprecedented time of human longevity have evidence-based geriatric health care models not taken root?

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GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary The comprehensive geriatric assessment is one of the cornerstones of geriatrics. But does the geriatric assessment do anything? Evidence has been mounting about the importance of the geriatric assessment for older adults with cancer, the subject of today’s podcast. Precision medicine?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Thats my main take-home point after learning from our three guests today when talking about trauma-informed care, an approach that highlights key principles including safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity. Eric 00:15 And we have three guests to help us talk about trauma informed care.

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Community Home Health Care

JANUARY 19, 2023

Common Causes of the Seniors’ Increased Anxiety America Association for Geriatric Psychiatry shows that 10-20% of older adults suffer from anxiety, which can adversely affect their lifestyle. For more information about caregivers’ anxiety and depression , you can find numerous resources on our website.

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GeriPal

APRIL 3, 2025

We’re representing the American Geriatric Society today and we are delighted to be here in the podcast. So first, I want to thank you and commend you for what you have contributed to the American Geriatric society and to all of our collective learning. Medina Walpole. Annie 01:42 Hi, everyone. So surprise. And it worked.

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Caregiver Support Services

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You may also identify reports published by governing bodies and potential third parties (such as nursing home abuse lawyers ) if a facility has been investigated. Pay careful attention to reviews left by residents or family members of residents that discuss their experiences.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 16, 2025

Alex 01:27 We’re delighted to welcome back Tim F a rrell, who’s a geriatrician, associate chief for Age Friendly care at the University of Utah and chair of the American Geriatric Society Ethics Committee. All right, and finally we have Yael Zweig, who is a geriatric nurse practitioner at NYU. This is Eric Widera.

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 16, 2023

They required nurses to perform assessments before initiating care and regularly every 60 days. And that’s even though we were strictly a personal care provider and not providing any skilled nursing services. Census as a whole, New Jersey already had some of the highest standards of the country. Gary Bachrach ( 11:57 ): Sure.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

As of February 2024, 88% of nurse practitioners are certified in primary care, and 70.3% A substantial number of nurse and family nurse practitioners fall within this category. Family nurse practitioners have a significant role in the delivery of healthcare. deliver primary care every day.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Alex 01:43 And we have Simone Rinaldi, who’s a palliative care nurse practitioner and director of nursing for the MGH Division of Palliative Care and Geriat ric medicine. But we do have the information about referrals to other ancillary providers as part of that multidisciplinary team. Simone, welcome to GeriPal.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

David Bekelman conducted a RCT of a nurse and social worker telephone intervention (ADAPT intervention) for people with heart failure and lung disease (COPD or ILD). It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. David: Thank you.

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GeriPal

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

As background, we discuss Manju Kurella Tamura’s landmark NEJM paper that found, contrary to expectations, that function declines precipitously for nursing home residents who initiate dialysis. So, for example, you know, we see somebody coming in from the nursing. A nursing home. Let it be (hint hint). This is Eric Widera.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Anne: Right.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Of note: these lessons apply to geriatrics, primary care, hospital medicine, critical care, cancer care, etc, etc. Alex 01:23 And we’re delighted to welcome DorAnne Donesky, who is a palliative care nurse practitioner at Queen of the Valley Medical center in Napa and professor emeritus at the UCSF School of Nursing.

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