article thumbnail

Nurses’ Union Reaches Labor Agreement with PeaceHealth for Hospice, Home Health Workers

Hospice News

After more than a year of negotiations, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) labor union has reached an agreement with PeaceHealth. I’m touched by the support nurses and our patients received from people in every part of Lane County [Oregon].” Increased support for nurses’ professional development and education.

Hospice 264
article thumbnail

When Facing Language Barriers, Having the Same Home Care Nurse Improves Outcomes

Daily Nurse

After a hospitalization, home healthcare enables patients to recover where they feel most comfortable: in their homes. Nurses visit patients to provide care to keep them at home, given that hospital readmissions cost the U.S. healthcare system more than $41 billion each year.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Amedisys Subsidiary Contessa Going Full Speed Ahead on Palliative Care JVs

Hospice News

Hot on the heels of forming four palliative care-focused joint ventures, Contessa Health has several more in the works during the remainder of 2022. NASDAQ: AMED), which announced its $250 million acquisition of the high-acuity home care company in June of last year. Contessa is a subsidiary of Amedisys, Inc.

article thumbnail

BAYADA, Manatee Health System Launch Home-Based Care Joint Venture

Hospice News

BAYADA Home Health Care has formed a joint venture with Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) subsidiary Manatee Health System, expanding its reach in Florida. The new joint venture has begun accepting new patients and is currently hiring staff.

article thumbnail

PeaceHealth Hospice Nurses Move Forward with Strike

Hospice News

Hospice and home health nurses at PeaceHealth’s Sacred Heart Home Care Services have announced an impending strike following failed attempts to reach wage agreements in negotiations with the organization. Home care and hospice nurses at PeaceHealth have given notice that the strike will launch on Feb.

article thumbnail

Home Care Has a Distinct Place in the Future of US Healthcare

Hearts for Home Care

States are beginning to make key changes to increase families’ access to home care. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased people’s awareness of the US healthcare system’s dependence on institutional care, and the potential dangers that come with a reliance on congregate healthcare settings.

article thumbnail

Patient Recognition Week: Celebrating Patients Who Live Their Life to the Fullest Thanks to Home Care

Hearts for Home Care

For thousands of Americans across the country, home care allows them to be contributing members of society, giving them the freedom and independence to live life to the very fullest despite their diagnoses. These individuals are proof that quality, in-home care, can truly change someone’s life for the better.