Hospice News

MAY 5, 2023

Hospice News recently connected with Nashville-based Heart’n Soul Hospice leadership to break down some of the largest length of stay challenges that providers are facing today as the pandemic tapers to an end, and ways that referral and community outreach efforts are evolving. Communicating the value of longer hospice stays to referral partners, patients and families has been a longstanding challenge for the industry, and was among the hurdles that a startup like Heart N’ Soul had to overleap,

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AlayaCare

MAY 5, 2023

Delivering exceptional home care services requires competent caregivers with appropriate abilities to fill vacant visits; this process of finding the right fit can be time-consuming and inefficient with challenges in: Inconsistent scheduling hours: Varied hours causes employee dissatisfaction, at times lower or inconsistent wages, and inhibit scheduling flexibility.

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Hospice News

MAY 5, 2023

As The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG) searches out more hospice and home health assets, the company is focusing heavily on developing its next generation of leaders. Pennant has its sights on multiple potential transactions across its hospice, home health and senior living business lines. The company targets sellers largely based on “long-term upside value” and the availability of qualified local executives who can take their new operations in hand, according to CEO Brent Guerisoli.

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Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

MAY 5, 2023

I attended a non-healthcare professional association meeting recently with people who are speakers, consultants, trainers, and authors from various backgrounds. When speaking to one individual who asked me who I speak to, after I identified myself as a nurse, I explained that I often presented at nursing professional association conventions and conferences.

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Hospice News

MAY 5, 2023

The Miriam Hospital is launching a program that combines palliative care and emergency medical services. The Rhode Island-based hospital is piloting a new approach for its emergency department (ED) patients that provides palliative care options for those with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Through the program, the HopeHealth palliative care team at The Miriam Hospital will conduct monthly consultations with patients to assess their ongoing care needs following an ED visit or hospitaliza

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AJN Off the Charts

MAY 5, 2023

Rebecca McKenzie, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, assistant vice president of perioperative services at Duke University Hospital, recently spoke with AJN about her hospital’s use of black boxes in operating rooms (ORs) to standardize key processes to improve safety and efficiency, train current staff, and onboard new nurses. OR Black Boxes, made by a Canadian company called Surgical Safety Technologies (SST), are modeled on the concept of black boxes used in airplane cockpits to record flight data and

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 5, 2023

Mental Health Awareness In the United States, one in five adults will experience a mental illness in any given year. This includes a large number of people who are living with a terminal illness—and their caregivers—who must cope with facing the end of life and making the necessary arrangements. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The post Mental Health Awareness Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 5, 2023

Emergency nurses who expect the unexpected in their ED know the ability to rapidly and accurately triage patients can make all the difference when every second counts for providing the best care possible. Although patient assessment skills are vital, research has found that triage accuracy rates vary widely. As a result, the Emergency Nurses Association released the Emergency Severity Index Handbook, 5th Edition, and ESI 2.0 online course to ensure timely and precise patient assessments.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 5, 2023

Mental Health Awareness In the United States, one in five adults will experience a mental illness in any given year. This includes a large number of people who are living with a terminal illness—and their caregivers—who must cope with facing the end of life and making the necessary arrangements. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. As one of the country’s leading hospice providers, our team is devoted to connecting you with the care you need if you are living with a mental illness.

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Bayshore Care Home

MAY 5, 2023

Workers who are twofold guardians frequently experience more significant levels of pressure and may experience low efficiency in the workplace. Through senior care services, organizations can assist with diminishing these dangers and. The post Senior Care in Largo, FL, Pasco County, Pinellas County, Tampa, Clearwater, Hillsborough County and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Comfort Home Care

MAY 5, 2023

As seniors age, understanding and prioritizing their mental and emotional well-being becomes crucial, particularly for those with special needs. As our elders age and more health issues arise, they can become overwhelmed and frightened by the changes to their bodies. Memory issues can cause them to forget to take medications which can cause a ripple effect of health issues.

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Caregiver Support Services

MAY 5, 2023

Are you feeling overstretched due to the commitment of caring for a vulnerable older family member? Caring for a parent, spouse, or friend is not uncommon. However, many family members who go at it alone find they are burdened or distressed. You can greatly enhance your long-term ability to care for your loved one by reaching out and accepting assistance.

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Home With Help

MAY 5, 2023

Animals have been known to enhance the well-being and quality of life of people, especially aging adults. From unconditional love to social engagement, pets have a special way of brightening the lives of our aging family members. It is important to understand the needs and benefits of life changes for your aging family member. Here are the top 5 benefits of pets for aging adults.

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1-800-HOSPICE

MAY 5, 2023

With a growing number of states recently enacting medical cannabis legislation, many patients entering palliative care may already be using cannabis for symptom management. Does cannabis have a place in palliative care? Can it be used as a tool to help patients cope with suffering and improve quality of life? A Growing Field There is a growing field of research into the use of medical cannabis in hospice and palliative settings.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 5, 2023

Category: Fundamentals With rheumatoid arthritis, NSAIDs do not have disease-modifying abilities, and steroids can have intolerable adverse effects. Therefore, once a definite diagnosis is made, DMARD therapy should be started.

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Hospice News

MAY 5, 2023

Hospices are wading through uncertain regulatory waters when it comes to infection control and prevention measures tied to the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11. Some infection prevention requirements instituted during the pandemic are expiring, whereas others could have a lasting impact on hospices’ health and safety policy.

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