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Hospices Leverage Partnerships to Scale Palliative Care Programs

Hospice News

Sinai looked to expand its palliative care program, the health system opted to pursue partnerships with providers that have a longer history of developing payor contracts for those services. Many of the folks who work with our Palliative Care at Home Program also participate in one way or another in the hospital-at-home program.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Palliative Care Organizations

Hospice News

Hospice of the North Coast developed an education plan, made sure they were asking questions to elicit a response so that people feel welcome and that they belong, which ultimately led to better patient care. To learn more, visit: [link].

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AlayaCare Launches Visit Optimizer—Automation for Vacant Visit Scheduling

AlayaCare

One of the greatest pain points in assuring an agency’s workforce is optimally deployed is scheduling and matching care givers to clients in the most efficient and optimized manner possible.

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Enhabit Home Health & Hospice to Split from Encompass Health in July, Names Board

Hospice News

. “We have a comprehensive transition plan in place and are confident that the board’s diverse background and experience will help guide us into the future as we work to expand what’s possible for patient care at home.” Of these, five were former Encompass Health board members.

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Midwives Provide Better Birth Experiences Marked by Respect, Autonomy

Daily Nurse

According to a new study , people giving birth report more positive experiences when cared for by midwives in both hospitals and community settings than physicians. Additionally, those receiving midwifery care at home or birth centers reported better experiences than those in hospital settings.

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Voices: ??Dr. Khai Nguyen, National Medical Director, Geriatrician, CHAP

Hospice News

What is age-friendly care, and why is it important now? One of the significant innovations that I’m very happy to bring forward on behalf of CHAP is Age-Friendly Care at Home. Finish this sentence: “The top strategy that care providers should employ in 2022 to best prepare for 2023 is…?”.

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Is Home Hospice Care A Good Idea?

Seasons Hospice

The physician on the home hospice care team is responsible for providing medical care and oversight for the patient. The nurse on the team is responsible for coordinating the overall care plan and providing direct patient care. What are the benefits of doing hospice care at home?