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Long-Term Care Insurance and Senior In-Home Care

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

In this article, we will delve into the realm of long-term care insurance and focus on the coverage it provides for in-home care or home health aides. Long-term care insurance has emerged as a valuable tool to ensure that individuals can access the care they need without depleting their savings.

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Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

GeriPal

First, we talk with Christine, a researcher and geriatrician from the University of North Carolina, who recently published a JAGS article titled Overdiagnosis of urinary tract infections by nursing home clinicians versus a clinical guideline. So my algorithm in that article is really based off the work Van Bo et all have done.

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End-of-Life Care: Your Patient Has Died, Now What?

Hospice Nurse Hero

She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. My charge nurse was also amazing. Believe it or not, many people still end up dying in acute care settings or nursing homes. However, as a home hospice nurse, you are more likely to perform death visits in the patient’s personal residence or nursing home.

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5 Ways to Support the Nurse-Caregiver Relationship

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction. – The Nurse-Nursing Assistant Relationship: A Priceless Partnership. – Supporting Your Nursing Assistants. Article Contents: The Nurse-Nursing Assistant Relationship: A Priceless Partnership. Supporting Your Nursing Assistants.

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The Difference Between Palliative Care & Hospice Care

Traditions Health

While palliative care can be offered in the home, palliative care is commonly offered as a part of a comprehensive care program, alongside medical care, in an extended healthcare facility or nursing home. For more information about the benefits of either program or their differences, contact Traditions Health today.

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How To Stop Wasting Time: A Guide For Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Other ways to get ready for your shift include: Important Phone Numbers to keep handy Hospice Medical Directors + NPI numbers Co-workers/ IDG Hospitals Ambulance Companies Medical Equipment Provider Hospice Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PMB) Local Pharmacies Hospice Nurse Tools Hospice Scales and Measures (PPS, FAST, NYHA, KPS, etc.)

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

Hospice Nurse Hero

Attitude about documenting in front of the patient Short staffing Unclear understanding of hospice rules/regulations Lack of nursing experience (new to hospice) Inappropriate assignments (new nurse with complex patients) Travel time (rural vs nursing home vs inpatient) Too many patients. Hospice Charting Fundamentals.