Hospice News

APRIL 28, 2022

Hospice of the Chesapeake in Oct. Upon closing, the provider will release additional details on expanded services in Calvert’s service region, as well as leadership roles and organizational structure. 2021 acquired Hospice of Charles County, making the combined organization one of the largest providers in its region.

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JUNE 10, 2024

The company also operates a JV with Ascension Health branded as Ascension at Home that expanded in Oct. Most recently, the company entered into a joint venture with Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) that serves home health and hospice patients in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Compassus has entered into similar partnerships, including a JV with Ascension Health branded as Ascension at Home that expanded in Oct. Compassus, a Tennessee-based hospice, home health, palliative care and infusion company, employs more than 6,000 staff who serve in excess of 100,000 patients annually from over 250 locations in 29 states.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2024

This would be effective Oct. The drafted Hospice CARE Act included potential avenues to improve payment for high-acuity palliative treatments. If enacted, the bill proposes to reimburse for those services at 200% of the routine home care rate for Fiscal Year 2026. 1, 2026 through Sep.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 12, 2022

CMS as of Oct. However, CMS has taken a longstanding position that virtually all the care needed by a terminally ill patient should be covered through the hospice benefit, and that payments outside the benefit should be “exceptional, unusual, and rare.”. 2020 implemented new rules pertaining to relatedness.

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Hospice News

JULY 19, 2022

The PHE was recently extended until Oct. When it comes to ending the PHE, CMS maintains that it will give hospice agencies and other providers 60-days notice before taking such action. As the PHE winds down, CMS is focused on issuing new Conditions of Participation regulations “to promote more resilient health care systems.”

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Hospice News

MAY 20, 2022

The House of Representatives passed the bill in Oct. Reintroduction of the bill is a positive step for providers seeking relief from labor pressures, but the programs the legislation proposes may have a long road ahead. This is the latest of several attempts to move PCHETA through Congress. 2019 only to see it flounder in the Senate.

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Hospice News

APRIL 19, 2024

Receiving favorable support thus far , the bill would take effect Oct. The legislation would also broaden the scope of background checks by allowing requests around suspected criminal activity and ongoing investigations. 1, 2024 if enacted.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Operated by Catholic Community Services, HHCJ had two hospice and 17 home health patients on its services when it closed on Oct. Alaska-based Hospice & Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) recently halted services , citing high staffing costs and a lack of clinicians.

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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2024

The moratorium originated in Oct. Among the most significant actions that California has taken is a moratorium on hospice licensing, except in circumstances in which a community has a demonstrated need for an additional provider.

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Sahara Hospice Care

OCTOBER 27, 2021

The post Lung Health Day Oct 27 2021 appeared first on Sahara Hospice Care. -What are the most common Diagnosis in Hospice Care. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. SAHARA HOSPICE CARE. 140 Eldridge Rd Suite B 1, Sugar Land, TX 77478.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Care Synergy and Johns Hopkins finalized their agreement last week, and the transition became effective Oct. Within a matter of weeks, Ford was on a plane to Baltimore to participate in an interview process. . This partnership comes at an exciting time,” Sarah Szanton, dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, said.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The hedge fund renewed its push for a potential transaction in an Oct. AREX has been an Enhabit investor since it spun off from Encompass Health Corporation’s (NYSE: EHC) home health and hospice segments in July 2022. 2 filing with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Chief Nursing Officer Steps Up as Hospice of the Piedmont’s CEO Nancy Littlefield will take the helm as president and CEO of Virginia-based Hospice of the Piedmont upon the retirement of Ron Cottrell, effective Oct. Cottrell has led the nonprofit hospice organization since September 2016.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Hospice, in particular, will be buoyed by a rate increase hitting Oct. “I think you’ll find us … firing, terminating more contracts as we align ourselves in home health to those payers who will ultimately pay us a fair rate, market-fair rate and/or an episodic rate,” Shaner said.

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Hospice News

JULY 21, 2022

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) once again extended the COVID-19 PHE until Oct. The recently extended COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will not last forever. When it does expire, hospices need to be aware of potential legal risks.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Thousands of emergency nurses from around the world are convening Sept. 3 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver for the Emergency Nursing Association’s (ENA) Emergency Nursing 2022. From stroke codes and triage to behavioral care and transgender patients, the ENA conference highlights key health care issues.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The 138-year-old institution will cease operations on Oct. The organization is working with other local providers to ensure continuity of care for its home health and hospice patients. Meanwhile in Pennsylvania, the Visiting Nurses Association of Philadelphia is also closing.

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Nurse.com

JANUARY 3, 2023

National Midwifery Week — Oct. Pediatric Nurses Week — Oct. Emergency Nurses Week — Oct. Emergency Nurses Day — Oct. National Case Management Week — Oct. International Infection Prevention Week — Oct. International Orthopaedic Nurses Day — Oct. National Orthopaedic Nurses Week — Oct.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

MAY 12, 2022

Reason: Oct. If the cause is unknown, the SNF could use D47.3, “Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia” or D75.838, “other thrombocytosis,” which is a new code that took effect Oct. Reason: On Oct. Reason: On Oct. Reason: On Oct. Reason: On Oct. Let’s review the proposals together. 1, 2021, F32.A,

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

9 The Fastest Growing US Hospice Companies (Oct. Several hospice executives said that the modest reimbursement increase was insufficient to keep up with inflation, wage hikes and ongoing pandemic-related expenses, coupled with drops in patient length of stay and clinical capacity. #9 Hospice News profiled operators that appeared in Inc.

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Daily Nurse

JULY 4, 2023

The winners of the ATPA Awards will be announced in October to coincide with National PA Week (Oct. “These unsung heroes deserve to be recognized for their impact on their communities, underserved populations, and patients.” 6-12), and the ATNP Awards will be announced in November during National NP Week (Nov.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

2023 Oct 1;78(Suppl 4):s2-15. 2023 Oct 11. Man W, Chaplin E, Daynes E, Drummond A, Evans RA, Greening NJ, Nolan C, Pavitt MJ, Roberts NJ, Vogiatzis I, Singh SJ. British Thoracic society clinical statement on pulmonary rehabilitation. Wolfson Palliative Care Research Centre at Hull York Medical School Breathlessness Blog.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

MAY 21, 2023

London; 2010 [link] [Accessed 20/05/2023] Goemaes R, Shawe J, Beeckman D, Decoene E, Verhaeghe S, Van Hecke A, Factors influencing the implementation of advanced midwife practitioners in healthcare settings: A qualitative study Midwifery 66, 88-96, 2018 Goemaes R, Beeckman D, Verhaeghe S, Van Hecke A, Sustaining the quality of midwifery practice (..)

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2023

Cleveland Clinic is accepting nurse scholar applications from high school juniors through Oct. The Howley ASPIRE Program also offers additional pathways for other healthcare careers, including respiratory therapy, surgical technology, and sterile processing. To learn more and apply online, visit clevelandclinic.org/ASPIRE.

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AlayaCare

OCTOBER 13, 2022

On Oct 4th, 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Growth Strategies for Home Care Agencies”. This webinar was focused on home-based care growth plans and what strategies are best for home care organizations to gain financial health and continue to grow and be successful in the industry. No worries!

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AlayaCare

OCTOBER 14, 2022

On Oct 4th, 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Growth Strategies for Home Care Agencies”. This webinar was focused on home-based care growth plans and what strategies are best for home care organizations to gain financial health and continue to grow and be successful in the industry. No worries!

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 28, 2023

2022 Oct 17;63(2 Suppl 3):E169-E173. Epub 2014 Oct 17. Dietary supplements for lipedema. J Prev Med Hyg. doi: 10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2022.63.2S3.2758. PMID: 36479502; PMCID: PMC9710418. Okhovat JP, Alavi A. Lipedema: A Review of the Literature. Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2015 Sep;14(3):262-7. doi: 10.1177/1534734614554284.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 22, 2023

In Oct 2021, I launched a crowdfunding campaign to promote my company’s mission and products. My first product was a set of uniquely designed, leak-proof cloth diapers that offer maximum absorbency. Subsequently, I launched my e-commerce store and marketing campaigns. What exactly do you do now with the business?

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AJN Off the Charts

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the sale of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids for people with mild to moderate hearing loss (not severe hearing loss), beginning Oct. What should nurses know about these devices? Margaret Wallhagen.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

1 st Oct 2022. A focus on the critically ill child pathway beyond the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. link] Accessed 5th September 2024. The NHS nursing workforce – have the floodgates opened? Accessed 4 th September 2024. Paediatric Critical Care Society 2021. Quality Standards for the Care of Critically Ill or Injured Children.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

APRIL 30, 2023

1990 Oct;3(4):263-77. [8] Psychological Medicine. Cambridge University Press; 2022;52(14):3127–41. [7] 7] Ritov I, Baron J. Reluctance to vaccinate: Omission bias and ambiguity. Journal of behavioral decision making. 8] Lehner, L., Hoffmann, K.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

APRIL 27, 2023

The SNF PEPPER allows SNFs to compare their billing statistics with national, jurisdiction and state percentile values for each target area with reportable data for the most recent three fiscal years (Oct. 1 through Sept. 30) included in PEPPER. What areas are compared in PEPPER?

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 18, 2022

Department of Education has waived some requirements for applications submitted through Oct. The PSLF program forgives your remaining loan balance after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying student loan repayment plan while working full-time for certain employers, like VA. Right now, the U.S.

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1-800-HOSPICE

MAY 5, 2023

2019 Oct 1;22(10):1208-12. References Costantino RC, Felten N, Todd M, Maxwell T, McPherson ML. A survey of hospice professionals regarding medical cannabis practices. Journal of Palliative Medicine. The post Cannabis in Palliative Care appeared first on 1-800-HOSPICE™.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Connect with a Listening Artist on Oct. 19 to tell a story during our Caregiving Listener Project. Anyone who cares or cared for a family member can join us. I attended HLTH , a huge conference last week in Vegas. On the first day of the conference, I happened to find a free seat at a table during lunch.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

This was the impetus behind the World Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA), which emerged from an Oct. As of Oct. Hospice of the Chesapeake is honoring WHPC Day with an Oct. Globally, the need for hospice and palliative care has been growing faster than people can access them. 6, the deadly virus has claimed close to 6.53

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