Hospice News

APRIL 3, 2024

For the study, caregivers of hospitalized patients who dwell in rural areas participated in a randomized, 8-week intervention consisting of video visits conducted by a palliative care-certified registered nurse. Moreover, these services can also be cost-effective, recent research has found.

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Hospice News

MAY 10, 2024

We examined patient preferences for video versus in-person visits and factors contributing to preferences in the post-vaccine era.” “Few studies have examined patient preferences for telehealth in palliative care after the availability of COVID-19 vaccines,” researchers indicated. “We

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 28, 2022

In a powerful two-minute video viewed by the senate on April 27, Sheppard addressed the recalcitrant senators. At present eight SC senators are determined to see it expire… which is a painful irony as Emmanuel pastor Clementa Pinckney, a victim of the massacre, had been a senator himself.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The clinical trial study compared the outcomes of patients receiving in-person palliative services with those utilizing video visits. However, caregiver participation was lower in the video patient visits compared to in-person care. Quality-of-life scores were equivalent between the virtual care and in-person groups, the study found.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 18, 2022

two-way audio-video telecommunications technology that allows for real-time interaction between the hospice physician/hospice nurse practitioner and the patient),” CMS said in a fact sheet. Among these flexibilities was the expansion of telehealth utilization, including recertification. This waiver will expire at the end of the PHE.”.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

CMS will also allow audio-only communications for physician telehealth visits if a patient is not capable of or does not consent to using video technology. These include caregiver training services, PrEP counseling for HIV prevention and safety planning interventions.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Patients use a 5G mobile hotspot to receive virtual and augmented reality (AR) video experiences. In 2019 the company began collaborating with AT&T and health care technology company WellSky to develop a 5G virtual relative system aimed at addressing chronic pain and anxiety in patients at or nearing the end of life.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The VR therapy included patients watching relaxing 360° panoramic videos on a headset that promoted a psychological state of “flourishing” in which participants experienced positive emotions, engaged in meaningful activities and developed a sense of purpose and accomplishment, according to Woo.

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Hospice News

JULY 27, 2023

We are excited about this opportunity with Optum – it’s a win for everyone, especially patients who need our services,” Amedisys CEO Richard Ashworth said in a video sent to employees, according to a transcript.

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Hospice News

MAY 20, 2022

Suncoast Hospice Foundation stepped up its telephone outreach to prospective donors, as well as leveraging online videos, social media, and video-conferencing calls to stay connected with financial supporters. In some instances, outreach that was specifically intended for fundraising nevertheless yielded donations.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 8, 2025

We also have a provider learning website where we have a lot of materials and videos available on demand; that’s kind of that the adjunct to our in person sessions, Who provides the training? Is this education done as a matter of course, or is it available upon request from the physician? Who are the instructors?

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

We should also have video education. Videos have been found to be the most effective way to educate people about these issues. There are algorithms that are not totally accurate, but they’re helpful. The third recommendation would be to make it a requirement that you can’t get Medicare without an advanced directive.

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Hospice News

JULY 19, 2022

In my local community, I have definitely had more requests for information about our services since I started sharing Yoda videos on social media,” said Mize. “I Some patients who were at first adverse to learning about and receiving this care became more receptive after hearing about Yoda’s impact, Mize told Hospice News. “In

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Meanwhile, to keep patients connected during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care launched a video-chat platform for patients in long-term care settings. In another example, Hospice Care of South Carolina has been using predictive analytics to risk-stratify patients since at least 2020.

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AlayaCare

APRIL 5, 2022

Video Conferencing. Tools such as video conferencing allow remote communication with patients, and care workers can provide pre-emptive care or feedback to their patients. According to HIMSS Analytics, 69% of clinicians are already using mobile devices , such as cell phones, tablets, and laptops, to access patient information.

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Hospice News

JUNE 4, 2024

It would be a disaster to withdraw the freedom to use video-based telemedicine services for people receiving care in their home by palliative care teams. People would suffer. They would have hassles and limited support structures related to taking their progressively ill selves to be seen by a doctor in person.

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

A big part of that is phone and video support, or tuck-in calls that many hospices do as a way to check in with patients to see how they’re doing and to see if they have a need for supplies or medications. “During COVID, all of us had to get very creative to find ways to meet needs effectively with less direct contact,” Wagener said.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Patients may also be unaware that their private health information could be overheard or inappropriately disclosed during their video appointment.”. Policymakers and health care providers have been working to assess the impact of expanded telehealth implemented through temporary waivers from CMS issued during the pandemic. .

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HPNA podcast

APRIL 19, 2024

In this episode, we welcome Komal Patel Murali, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, Chair of the HPNA DEIB Committee, and a panel of experts who provide an inside look at the Diversity in Health Care video series. The first in the series of Diversity in Health Care videos was made possible through a grant from the American Nurses Foundation.

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Hospice Volunteering

APRIL 27, 2021

I wanted to share the latest videos I’ve made on caring for caregivers. These videos were made at the request of Abbotsford House, the Seniors Centre where, in “normal times,” I would take fitness classes. I hope that my videos can provide some much needed support and solace.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Our Nurse of the Week honor goes to the UT Health San Antonio pediatric nurses who went above and beyond for an 8-year-old cancer patient named Darcey when they volunteered to become backup dancers for the budding dancer. The nurses met the sweet girl a few years ago when she started her treatment with UT […].

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AlayaCare

MAY 30, 2023

Benefits of on-demand eLearning for software training Self-paced learning: On-demand eLearning can offer a platform for self-learning, allowing new hires in home care to watch instructional videos and understand processes independently before seeking clarification from peers.

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Chicago Caregiving

AUGUST 9, 2022

The Value of Video Gaming for Older Adults. I always thought the life cycle of a video gamer mirrored that of a Dark Age denizen: You’re done at 25. But when my 10-year-old stepson, who loves baseball and video games, agreed to play the latest Major League Baseball PlayStation game with me, I decided to get back into the gaming chair.

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Hospice News

MARCH 15, 2023

To view all of the entries, visit [link] Introducing the 2023 Winners in alphabetical order, sorted by industry and category: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Multimedia Campaign Provider Winner: Avera Health Rebranding Vendor Winner: Dreamscape Marketing HOME HEALTH & HOME CARE Audio / Radio / Podcast Campaign Provider Winner: Healing Hands Healthcare Digital (..)

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We see it at the end of life when their defenses are not as strong,” Protsman said in a video that VITAS shared with Hospice News. “So often veterans and their special needs are overlooked. Particularly at the end of life, they need specialized care. The incidence of certain conditions is often higher among veterans, for example.

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Aging Life Care Association

MARCH 8, 2022

If you are in the health and human service fields and looking for a career where you make a difference in people’s lives, stop here and watch this video.

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JUNE 16, 2020

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MAY 5, 2021

Could nurses perform video appointments via secure video conferencing systems built inside the existing home infusion pharmacy software ? Watch the full video recording below. Could clients and their families be empowered toward greater self-management, with technology like portals keeping everyone up to date on the care plan?

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AlayaCare

JULY 21, 2022

Virtual” extends to phone calls, recorded video, liv e video conferences, remote patient monitoring, and wearable technology. When it comes to video, while there is no substitute for in-person interactions, the need for physical distancing has shown society that we can do a lot more things virtually than we might have imagined.

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Hospice News

APRIL 24, 2024

We are excited about this opportunity with Optum – it’s a win for everyone, especially patients who need our services,” Amedisys CEO Richard Ashworth said in a video sent to employees, according to a transcript.

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Hospice News

MAY 9, 2023

Palliative care organizations were allowed to file claims related to telehealth service delivery prior to the pandemic, but many limited utilization to telephone calls versus video tools, she added.

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GeriPal

APRIL 27, 2023

We couldn’t fit everyone’s responses in but came up with the big themes for questions and edited them into this weeks podcast / YouTube video. BEGIN VIDEO: Eric: When you think about the future for hospice and palliative medicine, what are you most hopeful for? END OF VIDEO: Eric: Well, that was great. So take a listen.

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AlayaCare

JULY 20, 2022

Yet we think all elements of home care are about to permanently change when it comes to this subject, thrust into the spotlight due to COVID-19. “Virtual” extends to phone calls, recorded video, liv e video conferences, remote patient monitoring, and wearable technology.

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Life & Death Matters

AUGUST 24, 2023

Watch this video to see the challenges we heard, and how our revised resources mitigate these issues. We have worked hard this year to collect feedback and update our resources to better help learners and teachers. The post NEW! 2023 Resource Updates appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Hospice News

JULY 24, 2024

It also connects families with support groups and workshops; materials such as articles, videos and journals and a network of grief experts. The platform is designed to aid families in dealing with the logistics of a family member’s death.

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Hospice Volunteering

APRIL 21, 2020

I wanted to share the second video I’ve made for Abbotsford House – this one focusses on the impact of Covid-19 on people who are caring for someone in these challenging times, whether their loved one lives with them, or at a distance, or in a long-term care home or retirement residence. Remember, I’m new at this!

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Pallimed

MAY 13, 2022

This post has a companion piece video hosted by Digital Doc Games (embedded below). Check out the Digital Doc Games YouTube channel hosted by Dr. Amiad Fredman for videos on how video games have a huge power to have a positive impact on people's lives. For more Pallimed posts about games.

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