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Transparency Essential to Hospice Compliance in 2024

Hospice News

Greater transparency in staff evaluation processes and increased education will be keys to navigating a range of hospice compliance challenges in a post-pandemic landscape. Since the COVID outbreak struck, hospices have contended with changes in regulatory requirements around telehealth utilization , emergency preparedness and infection control and prevention.

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Partnership to support families of seriously ill children with rising energy bills

Together for Short Lives

A new partnership between Together for Short Lives and gas network company SGN will provide vital support this winter for families. From 2 November 2023 Together for Short Lives will be encouraging families to urgently sign up to the Priority Services Register to ensure they’ll receive additional support during a gas, electricity or water outage. […] The post Partnership to support families of seriously ill children with rising energy bills appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Evaluating Alternate Payment Models in Hospice and Palliative Care

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by Netsmart. This article is based on a Hospice News discussion with Daniel Schwartz, Chief Strategy Officer at Elara Caring, Devin Woodley, VP of Managed Care Contracting and B2B Sales at VNS Health, Gavin Baumgardner, VP and National Medical Director for Complex and Palliative care at Amedisys, and Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart.

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As Your Nursing Resume Gathers Dust

Daily Nurse

Your nursing career has a unique narrative that propels it, and your resume is one place where it’s essential to get the story right if you want prospective employers to notice you or other opportunities to come to fruition. In a complex, evolving, and often competitive job market, having an up-to-date resume ready to go at all times is simply smart.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

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.

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Nurse May Have Grounds for a Defamation Suit

Nurse.com

An RN says another nurse accused her of having dementia and spread this falsehood to other nurses and administrators. The state Board of Nursing (BON) also received an anonymous complaint against the RN. The BON held a hearing with the RN, clinic administration, and others, but the board has yet to make its determination. The RN has denied this allegation and wonders if she has any legal recourse.

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The Legal Responsibilities of Nursing

Diversity Nursing

Nursing is a multifaceted profession that requires strong clinical skills, excellent problem-solving, top-notch communication skills, and a deep understanding of the legal obligations and implications of Nursing practice. The legal aspects of Nursing are just as important as the clinical aspects to ensure you are providing safe patient care. Here are some of the legal aspects of Nursing to know and understand.

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NCNA Releases Racial Reckoning Statement and Commits to Increased Inclusivity

Minority Nurse

The North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) has spent the past year embarking on a multipronged initiative of self-reflection, intentional listening, and planning a more inclusive version of Nursing Forward. The methodical process culminated in a Racial Reckoning Statement approved by NCNA’s Board of Directors in September. The statement acknowledges NCNA’s history, apologizes for its past actions, and commits to relentlessly holding itself accountable as a more inclusive association in th

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Because the amplitude of the capnogram is determined by PETCO2 and the width is determined by the expiratory time, changes in either of these parameters affect the shape of the capnogram.

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Grieving the Death of an Adult Child

Hospice Chaplaincy

Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D. “If she were eight, everyone would understand my grief. Why can’t they understand it now? Even though she was forty-eight years old, she was still my daughter” Other parents who have experienced the death of an adult child often echo Jean’s comment. They may feel a lack of support.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary What does the future hold for geriatrics? I’ve seen this question come up a lot since finishing fellowship nearly two decades ago. Historically, answers generally lamented the ever increasing need for geriatrics without a corresponding growth in the number of specialists in the field. But, it’s also hard not to be bullish on the future of the field to see the consistent strides geriatrics has made in the last two decades in improving care for older adults.