Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

Though revenue streams for palliative care are often shallow, these services can generate sustainable growth for providers who can play their cards right with payers. Providers walk a tightrope when it comes to ensuring that their palliative care services are financially sustainable, according to Lynn Spragens, founder and partner of Spragens & Gualtieri-Reed, a North Carolina-based health care consulting company.

Palliative care 199

Palliative care Palliate Medicare Palliative nursing 199

Aging Life Care Association

MAY 19, 2023

Aging Life Care Managers® offer a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults, dependent adults, and others facing ongoing health challenges. Sometimes called geriatric care managers, Aging Life Care Managers are strategic planners with key knowledge in crisis intervention, housing, health and disability, advocacy, family legal needs, and financial and local resources.

Geriatrics 188

Geriatrics Caregiver 188

Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

Hospice of the Panhandle Promotes New CEO from Within West Virginia-based Hospice of the Panhandle has appointed Chief Clinical Officer Nikki Bigiarelli as its new CEO. Bigiarelli will work alongside its current CEO Margaret Cogswell before she retires on June 1, 2023. Cogswell has led the organization for the past 36 years. As Bigiarelli takes the helm, she will be focused on growth, she said in an announcement.

Hospice 184

Hospice Palliative care Registered Nurse Bereavement 184

AlayaCare

MAY 19, 2023

Looking for a new home care software vendor can be a complicated task—there’s no doubt about that. If you’ve already started your research, I’m sure you’ve found that the market has gotten pretty crowded with a number of vendors that all seem to be offering the same features. With the home care landscape shifting to outcome or value-based care models and new regulations and technology evolving daily, it’s important to find a solution that fits your agency’s needs, both today and in the future.

Home care 130

Home care Home care agency Download Caregiver 130

Advertisement

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.

Caregiver

Traditions Health

MAY 19, 2023

Traditions Health of Highland Heights, OH Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Highland Heights has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

2008 98

2008 Hospice Palliative care Information 98

Minority Nurse

MAY 19, 2023

Hospitals serving more patients at risk for complications during childbirth are less likely to have enough nurses to care for patients during labor, delivery, and recovery, according to a new study in Nursing Outlook. The findings reveal one of many factors that may contribute to poor maternal health outcomes in the U.S. for the most vulnerable childbearing populations, including Black mothers and those insured by Medicaid.

Nursing 98

Nursing 2010 Registered Nurse Presentation 98

Melodia Hospice

MAY 19, 2023

Few things are more complex than witnessing a loved one deteriorate due to a terminal illness. When family members and carers observe that their hospice patient has stopped consuming and drinking at the end of life, the situation becomes even more difficult. To make eating less intimidating: Find someone to share a meal with your … What to do When an Elderly Person Stops Eating?

Hospice 52

Hospice 52

Elder Care Matters

MAY 19, 2023

Being a caregiver for another person can be a full-time job. It can also be very stressful which leads to burnout. How do you know when the stress is becoming too much and what can you do to prevent burnout? Signs of caregiver stress: • Feeling overwhelmed or anxious • Drinking, smoking, or eating more… The post What You Need to Know About Caregiver Stress appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

Caregiver 52

Caregiver Elderly care Article Blog 52

Nurse Nacole

MAY 19, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Simple partial (focal) seizures typically result in no alteration of consciousness, and the first clinical and electroencephalogram (EEG) change indicates an initial activation of nerve cells in a limited part of one cerebral hemisphere.

Nursing 52

Nursing 52

Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

As more care moves into the home setting, more hospitals and health systems are throwing their hats into the ring. Coupled with the entry of more payers into the space, the influx of health systems into home health, hospice and community-based palliative care stands to change the competitive dynamics in markets nationwide. This is the last of three articles that explore some of health care macro-trends that could impact hospices.

Hospice 199

Hospice 2011 Care at home 2015 199