Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2024

The number of registered nurse and social worker visits during a patient’s final week is one of the seven quality measures that CMS uses to evaluate providers. Social worker visits in the last days of life also rose to 9% in 2021, up from 7% in 2020. CMS introduced SIA in 2016.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 24, 2023

So take a listen and if you are interested in learning more, check out these wonderful links: Harvey’s latest book is called, Dignity in Care: The Human Side of Medicine Intensive Caring: Reminding Patients They Matter Michael J. I’m fully present. Scientific American Letter to the Editor: Response to Downar et al.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 27, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in the post-acute care space, she’s worked with many top regional healthcare and home care facilities in Texas, as well as some of the best known agencies nationwide. And Laura dropped so many nuggets during that little presentation piece right there. You don’t get the same symptoms.

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