GeriPal
JANUARY 16, 2025
Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. These individuals may become unrepresented, meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to help.
Hospice News
JANUARY 13, 2025
New executives have stepped into c-suite and other roles at some of the nations largest hospice organizations as 2025 kicks off. Empath Healths First Chief Philanthropy Officer Empath Health has announced that Deborah Johnson will become its first chief philanthropy officer. Johnson will oversee the work of Empaths several foundations Suncoast Hospice Foundation, Tidewell Foundation, Hospice of Marion County Foundation and Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.
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Life & Death Matters
JANUARY 17, 2025
Written by: Reena Lazar When my father was dying two decades ago, he spoke openly about his experience, but I struggled to engage in those precious conversations. Years later, while studying deathcare, I was struck by a profound realizationthere were so many things left unspoken, so many questions I wished I had asked about his […] The post The Unexpected Gifts of End-of-Life Reflection appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
JANUARY 16, 2025
Have you ever reread a text message, wondering if it was taken the wrong way? Or sent an email only to receive no reply, leaving you questioning its tone? We all have, right? Now imagine navigating these communication hurdles without the ability to speak or write fluently. For many individuals we serve who present with chronic, progressive and/or neurological conditions, this is what they face daily.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 16, 2025
Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge. Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity.
GeriPal
JANUARY 14, 2025
The #HPMParty is returning to Denver during the 2025 AAHPM/HPNA Annual Assembly. We will be doing our traditional Pub Crawl, this time starting at 8 pm on Thursday, February 6th at the Celtic on the corner of 14th and Market in historic LoDo. From the Celtic, we will move on to the next location at 10 pm-ish (location is TBD). With that said, exact times and locations are subject to change, so go to geripal.org or follow the hashtag #HPMparty on Twitter or Bluesky for updates along the way.
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Life & Death Matters
JANUARY 14, 2025
With palliative care being integral to nursing, this introductory guide explores how specialized resources for palliative care can elevate nursing practices and improve patient care. As global demographics shift and serious and chronic illnesses rise, the demand for palliative care is expected to grow by 40% by 20301. For nurses, this increasing need brings unique […] The post How Resources for Palliative Care Enhance Nursing Practices appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Changing Lives Podcast
JANUARY 13, 2025
This Valentines Day, Hospice Quinte invites you to celebrate love and support our community in a meaningful way with our Loved One’s Box. Whether youre remembering someone special or simply sharing the love with those around you, this treat box is the perfect way to indulge while supporting a great cause. To purchase a Loved Ones box for a donation of $30 , youll receive an assortment of 15 delicious items , including homemade treats made with love by our dedicated kitchen volunteers.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
JANUARY 12, 2025
This weeks blog has been written by Dr Siti Yuyun Rahayu Fitri, Associate professor in Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing at the Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia The survival rate of neonates, especially those treated in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), has improved significantly. This aligns with WHO data indicating that neonatal deaths have decreased by 44% since 2000 1.
Traditions Health
JANUARY 12, 2025
Hospice care is an option for someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. Its focus is to ease pain, enhance comfort, and help make the most of the remaining time with loved ones. Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. People often choose hospice at home because its a familiar, relaxed environment.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Hospice News
JANUARY 17, 2025
Some hospices have delved deeper into service diversification to improve timely access and expand their patient reach, while others remain focused on end-of-life care delivery. The decision to launch into new service realms can come with a range of operational and reimbursement questions. Among the keys to diversifying services is establishing a business infrastructure that allows for innovative growth based on communities needs, according to Leslie Campbell, COO of Touchstone Communities.
American In-Home Care
JANUARY 14, 2025
Staying hydrated might seem simple, but as we age, it becomes a cornerstone of maintaining health and well-being. Did you know that as people age, the body loses its ability to sense thirst? Combine this with factors like medications, mobility issues, and health conditions, and its easy to see why dehydration is a serious concern for older adults. At American, Advocate, and Whitsyms In-Home Care, we know that developing healthy hydration habits for older adults protects physical health and enhan
Diversity Nursing
JANUARY 14, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Three in four Americans consider nurses highly honest and ethical, making them the most trusted of 23 professions rated in Gallups annual measurement. Grade-school teachers rank second, with 61% viewing them highly, while military officers, pharmacists and medical doctors also earn high trust from majorities of Americans. The least trusted professions, with more than half of U.S. adults saying their ethics are low or very low, are lobbyists, members of Congress and TV reporte
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 15, 2025
In the bustling halls of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, California, a heartwarming story of resilience and compassion unfolds. Meet Anthony Levesque, this week’s honored Nurse of the Week , whose journey from housekeeping to nursing is nothing short of inspiring. Not long ago, one patient lay in his hospital bed, feeling lonely and despondent.
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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.
Traditions Health
JANUARY 15, 2025
Franklin, TN Traditions Health of Ponca City, OK has earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organizations commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Ponca City home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Hospice News
JANUARY 14, 2025
Minnesota-headquartered St. Croix Hospice recently acquired Hospice of Siouxland in Iowa and some of Mayo Clinic Health Systems hospice assets in its home state, two moves that stretched its widening footprint across the Midwest. Financial terms of both deals were undisclosed. The two transactions mark important milestones in the hospice providers growth trajectory during a pivotal time of rising demand, according to Heath Bartness, founder and CEO of St.
Responsive Home Care
JANUARY 12, 2025
When we think about setting goals, we often associate it with younger stages of lifesaving for a first home, building a career, or preparing for life milestones. But goal setting for seniors is a lifelong tool for growth, purpose, and joy. As we age, the dreams and aspirations may shift, but the importance of having […] The post The Incredible Benefits of Goal Setting for Seniors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 15, 2025
If you’re busy on your lunch break and lack time, you might decide not to eat a full meal or rely on microwave meals to get through the day. However, fast-minute meals and vending machine snacks may not be the best way to stay full in the long run because of their high salt content. So, how can you feel energized throughout the day if you don’t have enough time to make healthy meals?
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JANUARY 12, 2025
I just cleaned and packed up clothes to donate which inspired me to create this weeks question we can ask ourselves as we begin our day: What can I donate today? Our donations can be life-changing. One of my coaching clients recently received a donation from a fellow family caregiver: Two pieces of equipment, including an expensive electric wheelchair, that she needed but couldnt purchase.
Traditions Health
JANUARY 14, 2025
Franklin, TN Traditions Health of Stillwater, OK has earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organizations commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Stillwater home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Hospice News
JANUARY 15, 2025
A clear trend has emerged in the health care industry: Mergers and acquisitions of healthcare firms have slowed year over year. Though home-based care M&A showed signs of life in Q3 2024 in what has otherwise been a relatively quiet year thus far, transaction volume was still down last year, according to a report from M&A advisory firm Mertz Taggart.
High Peaks Hospice
JANUARY 16, 2025
High Peaks Hospice is proud to announce the addition of two talented professionals to its team: Nafeesa Koslik, CHA, MBA, as Development Manager and Courtney Keir as Fundraising Manager. Their diverse backgrounds and wealth of experience will further enhance the organizations mission to provide compassionate care and support to patients and families in the greater Adirondack region.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 14, 2025
LinkedIn has been around for many years, and it continues to serve as a powerful and reliable online platform that allows professionals from almost any industry imaginable to connect in meaningful ways. LinkedIn remains the go-to social media platform for serious professionals, and it has been made even more robust with a user-friendly job board and thousands of online groups.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 13, 2025
Ask anyone on the street what nurses do, and the most common response is likely to be that nurses care for sick people in the hospital. Even many nurses themselves are probably of the mind that “real” nurses work in acute care. However, this could not be further from reality. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nursing Workforce Factsheet , 55 percent of nurses work in “general medical and surgical hospitals.” Considering that statistic, we
Elder Care Matters
JANUARY 14, 2025
Learn how Financial Planners help families with Elder Care needs, from managing assets to planning for long-term care expenses. The post 5 Ways Financial Planners Can Support Families Navigating Elder Care appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Hospice News
JANUARY 17, 2025
Palliative Care News spoke with a group of industry leaders about the most pressing market forces and trends that will shape the space during 2025. Their comments carried some common threads, including further movement towards value-based care, a need to secure payment through business-to-business partnerships, a need for more concurrent curative and hospice care, and a continued status quo of insufficient reimbursement.
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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JANUARY 11, 2025
We’d love for you to join one of our programs that empowers you to lead meaningful conversations with family caregivers and former family caregivers. You’ll become a Caregiving or Grief Facilitator. Become a Caregiving or Grief Facilitator Our Certified Caregiving Facilitator training program provides you with the skills and tools you need to effectively lead a support group meeting for family caregivers and former family caregivers.
AJN Off the Charts
JANUARY 17, 2025
Call for Viewpoints! Image from Thought Catalog at Unsplash The American Journal of Nursing (AJN) is seeking submissions for our Viewpoint column an opinion column that presents a clear point of view in a distinctive voice on a topic that may or may not be controversial. Opinion, reflection, debate, and musing are all acceptable in this column. First-time writers welcome.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 14, 2025
The American Nurses Association (ANA), the leading organization advocating for the interests of over 5 million registered nurses across the nation, named Jennifer Mensik Kennedy , PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2024. This recognition highlights individuals who, as determined by their peers and the senior editors of Modern Healthcare, have made significant contributions to the healthcare industry through their leadership
Caregiver Support Services
JANUARY 15, 2025
Balancing caregiving responsibilities is one of the more challenging parts of looking after a loved one. Depending on the needs of the patient, it can eclipse your own life and cause personal problems. But you can cope with finding balance by asking for help or sharing some of the responsibility. Address Emotional Challenges There is an emotional toll that comes with care for you and the patient.
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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.
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