Hospice News

APRIL 18, 2024

Research has found links between greater telemedicine utilization and improvements in health care access and quality, particularly among chronically ill populations. A recent Health Affairs study has dug into the quality and cost impacts of telehealth utilization during the pandemic. Researchers examined more than 5.5 million beneficiaries with continuous enrollment in traditional Medicare who received care across 576 health systems between 2019 and 2021–2022.

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Life & Death Matters

APRIL 22, 2024

Compiled by Misha Butot MSW, RCSW for Life and Death Matters webinar April 23, 2024 Reflections from Misha Butot, in preparation for Webinar April 23 2024 Please download the PDF or enjoy in this format. Palliative care specialists improve quality of life for the patients whose needs are most complex. Working in partnership with the […] The post Integrating an Interdisciplinary Palliative Approach to Care appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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HopeHealth

APRIL 16, 2024

No matter what stage of life you’re in, set aside time now for key health decisions. It’s a gift to your family, and yourself. The post Plan ahead for healthcare decisions: Free tips & resources for families appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Caregiver Warrior

APRIL 22, 2024

I would have been lost without my caregiver teammates waiting on the end of my bench. The post Caregivers on the Bench appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

APRIL 22, 2024

The EAPC Researcher Awards have been established to acknowledge those individuals who have made significant contributions to research and clinical practice in palliative care. There are three award categories: Early Researcher Award – Awarded to a candidate who demonstrates excellence in the early stages of a research career. Post Doctoral Award – Awarded to a candidate who has performed independent research and has demonstrated evidence of impact through high quality, highly cited publications

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2024

Legacy Hospice has acquired Mississippi-based HomeCare Hospice for an undisclosed sum. HomeCare Hospice operates four locations that cover most of its home state. The deal expands Legacy’s footprint in the South. In addition to Mississippi, the company has a presence in seven states. Legacy is a portfolio company of the private equity firm Prairie Capital.

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Today's Caregiver

APRIL 17, 2024

I know that mobility has many meanings to family caregivers, wheelchairs and walkers first come to mind. But, the mobility issue that may be the most challenging of all, is what to do when your loved one should no longer be driving.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

APRIL 16, 2024

Welcome Laura Bogira to Our Team at Freedom Home Care! We at Freedom Home Care are excited to announce a new addition to our wonderful team as Director of Business Development. Please join us in welcoming Laura Bogira, a seasoned RN/BSN with over 18 years of rich experience in the healthcare industry. Laura has a broad background ranging from working in hospital employee health and workers’ compensation programs to serving as a nurse liaison for home infusion and home health care companies

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 16, 2024

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurse Week runs from April 14-20 and brings attention to this nursing specialty and the expertise WOC nurses bring to patient care. As a member of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®) for 31 years and now its president, Vicky Pontieri-Lewis, MS, RN, ACNS-BC-CWOCN, says the field is exciting and ever changing.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2024

The Oregon-based provider Partners in Care has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) due to audit-related claims denials. Partners in Care took this unusual step after pursuing every other available means of redress, including the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) review and appeals process, according to CEO Greg Hagfors.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 17, 2024

Jolene Scatton, RN, Director of Nursing at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hazleton always dreamed of becoming a nurse. “The biggest joy of my career is connecting with patients. You’re like their guardian angel and their safe place,” says Scatton. “On weekends, holidays, birthdays, even during snowstorms – there are always people in the hospital who need you.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 22, 2024

Overeating doesn’t cause obesity. Obesity causes overeating.” – Dr. Lee Kaplan , Harvard University Obesity is a disease. Image created by OpenAI’s ChatGPT with DALL-E. We see it everywhere, the very real and ongoing obesity pandemic. This pernicious disease now affects nearly half of the adults in this country, including those on both sides of the hospital bed rails, bringing with it over 200 associated complications and morbidities.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

APRIL 17, 2024

Navigating the healthcare staffing landscape these days feels like solving a complex puzzle, especially with RN turnover grabbing the spotlight recently. This issue of nurse retention is more than just an operational headache; it hits organizations right in the budget and, frankly, in the heart of teams’ morale. According to the 2024 NSI National HealthCare Retention & RN Staffing Report , 34% of RNs left the organization within the first year of hire, and the average cost of nurse tur

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Bayshore Care Home

APRIL 16, 2024

Signs that you need to avail of senior home care for your aging in-law Bayshore Home Care provides senior home care in Pasco County, Clearwater, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, St. The post Senior Home Care in Pasco County, Clearwater, Hillsborough County, FL and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Hospice News

APRIL 16, 2024

A Tennessee provider is working to break down barriers to palliative care for rural cancer patients in their home state. For cancer patients in rural areas, accessing palliative care services can be a burden due to the distance needed to travel to a clinic or for an in-home provider to come to them. Tennessee Oncology, one of the largest community-based cancer care specialists in the United States, has launched a pilot telehealth program to help relieve some of this burden for prostate cancer an

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Together for Short Lives

APRIL 22, 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Morrisons has raised an impressive £8 million Together for Short Lives. This milestone brings us over two thirds of the way to our £10 million target. To celebrate, we wanted to highlight eight ways the partnership has made a difference to seriously ill children’s lives. 1 – A new kitchen […] The post 8 (£million) ways Morrisons and Together for Short Lives is making a difference appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Community Home Health Care

APRIL 22, 2024

As the days grow warmer and spring approaches full bloom, it’s time to embark on the age-old tradition of spring cleaning. But for seniors, this yearly ritual goes beyond just tidying up; it’s about creating a safe and comfortable home environment where your loved one can thrive. The Benefits Promoting Safety: Clutter and disorganization can pose safety hazards for seniors, increasing the risk of trips, falls, and accidents.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 22, 2024

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are essential healthcare providers who are excellent, skilled clinical resources for newborns and elderly patients. While there are many available NP career choices, the family nurse practitioner (FNP) is a trendy option among nurses seeking to become primary care providers with the authority to diagnose illnesses, order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and manage the care of patients across the lifespan.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 17, 2024

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, and the broader array of influences and structures impacting everyday living. These determinants are the key drivers of health disparities, leading to unjust and preventable health outcomes. SDOH include factors such as: Economic Stability This includes factors like employment, income, debt, and socioeconomic status.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2024

The lines of palliative and psychiatric services may increasingly intersect as demand for collaborative care swells among seriously ill populations with mental health conditions. Though palliative care and behavioral health collaborations can be beneficial for patients, widespread misconceptions and a fragmented health care system represent significant headwinds curbing growth.

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Together for Short Lives

APRIL 21, 2024

On Sunday, London welcomed back its most iconic sporting event, the London Marathon 2024. 15 courageous runners, representing Team Together for Short Lives, joined over 40,000 fellow participants at the starting line to conquer the challenging 26.2 mile course. Against the backdrop of London’s breathtaking landmarks, runners soaked in the city’s beauty while being cheered […] The post Runners raise over £45,000 for Together for Short Lives at London Marathon appeared first on Together for

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Caring Senior Service

APRIL 22, 2024

In our fast-paced and digital world, it's easy to overlook the value of a individualized care. Some senior care companies are deploying robots and other technology to care for seniors at scale. Others are scaling back services and adjusting their care model to meet the growing demand for services. However, there is profound power in one-on-one senior care.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 22, 2024

No two days are the same for Alice Whaley, LPN. The Traditions Health hospice volunteer coordinator oversees 13 volunteers at two agencies in Georgia — one in Lawrenceville and one in Roswell. Most days, you can find her either training new recruits, processing their background checks, hanging flyers at nearby cafés and colleges, visiting patients with first-time volunteers, or some combination of these.

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Palliverse

APRIL 21, 2024

Photo by Cristofer Maximilian on Unsplash I know you want to try to be with him the whole time but it is taking its toll on you. Yes, my sons are worried about me, they don’t want me getting unwell too. Yes, your husband would be worried about you too. He knows you have been here with him throughout this whole time. He might not be able to respond to you, but he knows you have been looking after him.

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Hospice News

APRIL 16, 2024

Despite intensifying regulatory scrutiny on its deals, UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) remains poised for further acquisitions. During the past two years, the insurance giant has completed a slew of acquisitions spanning much of the health care continuum — including hospice, palliative care and home health — as well as health care technology, largely through its subsidiary Optum.

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Together for Short Lives

APRIL 17, 2024

In her latest blog update, Helena visits Canuck Place Children’s Hospice in Vancouver. To follow along with her earlier blogs: Blog 1, blog 2, blog 3. Where do I start ? The Paediatric Palliative Care Programme across British Columbia is a truly integrated model of care delivered across hospice, hospital, community, education and research -to […] The post The Palliative Care Programme in British Columbia appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Living Assistance Services

APRIL 17, 2024

If your aging loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or is showing other signs of cognitive decline, you may have questions about what this.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 21, 2024

Last week, I moved one of my plants to a different spot. The plant thanks me daily with its new growth. That move reminded me that we can make a move to create something better for ourselves. Let’s remember that we have the option to move by beginning our day with this question: “What can I move today?” We can move: a deadline a piece of furniture items in our closet a timing of a habit ourselves What will you move?

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Responsive Home Care

APRIL 17, 2024

Though we may dread the alarm going off on Monday mornings, having a career outside of the home is extremely important for many of us. It is a big component of our identity, signifying the time and effort we’ve invested throughout the years and accomplishments we’ve achieved. So what happens when your parents are starting […] The post Yes, You Can Continue Your Career While Caring for Your Parents!

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Hospice News

APRIL 18, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. (NYSE: CHE), has completed its $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location. The deal is structured as an asset purchase, which allows the buyer to assume liability for assets included in the transaction. It also brings VITAS into the Alabama market and expands its geographic footprint in Florida.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 17, 2024

Cultural competence and cultural safety are crucial to delivering effective care. They are also key to creating working environments where everyone feels valued and able to function at the highest level. If we invest time and energy in understanding and implementing these concepts, the dividends can be invaluable, both individually and collectively.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

APRIL 20, 2024

Celebrating Interprofessional Collaboration: Thank you for Partnering in Patient Care This National Interprofessional Healthcare Month, AT Home Care extends our sincere gratitude to our valued referral partners. Your dedication to providing exceptional care for your patients inspires us. We recognize the critical role you play in their overall well-being, and we deeply appreciate your trust The post Celebrating Interprofessional Collaboration appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 21, 2024

Let’s put a number of the caregiving costs to communities when we don’t have the support and help we need. Tell us about your spending habits. On a regular basis, I ask about your experiences during and after caregiving. The experiences you share through these surveys helps our training program participants better understand the needs and stresses of family caregivers and former family caregivers.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

APRIL 20, 2024

Celebrating Interprofessional Collaboration: Thank you for Partnering in Patient Care This National Interprofessional Healthcare Month, Abode Hospice & Home Health extends our sincere gratitude to our valued referral partners. Your dedication to providing exceptional care for your patients inspires us. We recognize the critical role you play in their overall well-being, and we deeply appreciate The post Celebrating Interprofessional Collaboration appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home He

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Hospice News

APRIL 19, 2024

Lawmakers in Connecticut and Vermont have recently introduced legislation aimed at protecting hospice and home health workers. Some stakeholders worry that the laws may impact care continuity among vulnerable homebound terminally ill populations lacking end-of-life support. Legislators in Vermont recently passed an act related to mental health response service guidelines and social service provider safety, which include community-based hospice providers and home health workers.

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Palliverse

APRIL 20, 2024

Photo by Nuno Alberto on Unsplash Awww Dad it’s not fair. What son? Nanny. That Nanny died? No. What’s not fair? The doctors. The doctors? The doctors. They spended more time with Nanny than I did. Spent more time. She stayed with them for ages at that hospice place. We had to go home every night. You liked it there, your cousins were there too. Yeah but they made Nanny tired, she kept on sleeping.

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