Hospice News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The Medicare Hospice Benefit should allow some concurrent care, and Congress should support greater access to palliative care, among other reforms, according to LeadingAge. The senior care advocacy organization wrote to Congressional leaders today calling on lawmakers to devote attention to improving the 40-year-old benefit. In addition to concurrent care, LeadingAge urged Congress and the U.S.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Four years ago I wrote a post inviting everyone to join us for the GeriPal / Pallimed #HPMParty. It breaks my heart just reading it: “Just so you know and can mark it on your calendars from here to eternity, it has a standing reserved spot on Thursday night at 9pm local time the week of the Annual Assemblies of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA)” Well, as we all know, a global pandemic got in the way of enjoyi
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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Home-based care, including hospice, has become an increasingly attractive space for facility-based health care providers of all walks. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have been joining the mix, taking varied routes to growth into home-based hospice care.
Nurse.com
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Today’s healthcare system faces complex challenges, many brought to greater focus during the pandemic. Healthcare organizations continue to experience numerous challenges ranging from supply and demand issues, quality outcomes, and addressing the nursing workforce shortage. Transforming our current healthcare delivery model to address these challenges will require greater autonomy in nursing and flexibility built into nurse roles.
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Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Mary Howard, DNP, RN, NEA-BC is the executive director of The Ohio State University East Hospital and is responsible for operations, strategic planning, and program development. With training in the mediation of workplace and civil rights disputes and alternative dispute resolution, she believes in giving back to the community. She’s a member of the Community Relations Commission with the city of Columbus, the Board of Directors of CRIS (Community Refugee and Immigration Services), and the Unite
NHPCO
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
For Immediate Release February 14, 2023 22 participating organizations achieved “four ring” status for Program Year 2022 (Alexandria, Va) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) recognizes the achievements of participating member organizations who have earned rings in the second program year of NHPCO’s Quality Connections program.
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Elaine Mansfield
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
My dream visitor follows me as I walk up the trail with my dogs. I love the feel of him behind me. “What do you want to do today?” he asks. “I want to watch the sunset.” “Lead the way.” I’ve talked to him often since he appeared in a dream during the summer. When I forget, he asks questions. “How are you feeling? What do you need?” with dogs at sunset bench “I’m scared and sad about violence in the world and destruction of the earth.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
The worst days of the COVID pandemic may be well behind us; still, nurses continue to experience high levels of psychological distress according to a survey fielded in November as part of the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation) Pulse on the Nation’s Nurses Survey Series that found 84% of respondents say they were stressed or dealing with […]
Responsive Home Care
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you see someone in a wheelchair? Do you assume that the person is less-than or in need of being fixed? Do you presume they need special treatment, as though a physical disability impacts intellect as well? How does your thinking shift to see someone standing […] The post Fighting Ableism When Dealing With Disabilities in Seniors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Happy Healthy Caregiver
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
When you were little did you ever play Mad Libs? Mad Libs was a concept created in the 1950s by Roger Price and Leonard Stern. The game consists of one player prompting others for a list of words to substitute for blanks in a story before reading aloud. I’m sure Price and Stern intended Mad […] The post Caregiving & Self-Care Mad Libs appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Category: Fundamentals As osteoarthritis progresses to later stages of articular damage, deformity of the joint may be observed. The deformity usually appears as an enlargement of the joint, which may result from either increased bone production or synovitis.
Comforcare Home Care
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
From all of us at Comforcare.Happy Valentine's Day. Today seemed like the perfect day to let you know how much you are appreciated!
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