Fri.Dec 02, 2022

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For-Profit or Nonprofit, Hospice Is Not a ‘Hustle’

Hospice News

The recent article by the New Yorker and ProPublica that branded “hospice” as a profiteering “hustle” was an outrageous misrepresentation of the provider community. Starting with the headline, the story uses “hospice” as a monolithic term that makes little distinction among individual providers — heralding it overgeneralized and oversimplified perspective. in many instances information that was accurate at face value lacked sufficient context to fully elucidate the subject matter.

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary. What would it take to transform dementia care? While a lot of hope and money is being put into new monoclonal amyloid antibodies like lecanemab, the evidence is that while they are great in reducing amyloid in the brain for those with early Alzheimer’s disease, the effects are at best modest in slowing down the decline in cognition and function (more to be said on that in an upcoming podcast).

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Hospices Seek to Improve Health Equity Among Tribal Communities

Hospice News

A lack of culturally inclusive care and mistrust of the health system are contributing to low hospice utilization among Native Americans. Native Americans are the least likely to enroll in hospice among racial and ethnic groups. Many in that community also lack access due to geographic and financial barriers. They comprised 0.4% of all Medicare hospice patients in 2018, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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The Value of an American Nursing Degree Internationally

Daily Nurse

As more countries report nursing shortages, the inability to fulfill the demand for nurses has become a global issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most member countries have reported some nursing shortages, with the demand projected to continue increasing substantially. Three factors drive the international migration of nurses: globalization, supply-demand, and push-pull factors. […].

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Enhabit Acquires Home Health Agency from Southwest Florida Provider

Hospice News

Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has acquired Southwest Florida Home Care, Inc.’s home health agency in Fort Myers for an undisclosed sum. The transaction expands Enhabit’s home health footprint in Florida to 22 locations. Acquisitions have been on the menu since day one for Enhabit, which spun off from Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) in July. The close of Q3 marked the company’s first quarter as a separate entity.

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Tips To Help With Senior Depression During the Holidays

Comforcare Home Care

Holiday depression for seniors can be a sad and trying time of the year, especially if a spouse has died, family is far away, or they have lost friends and social connections. Long-standing holiday traditions can seem abandoned or gone bringing feelings of loneliness, depression and isolation. It's important to support seniors to help them combat holiday depression symptoms.

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How Compassionate Home Health Aides Help Seniors Thrive

Comfort Home Care

If you care for a senior, you understand their desire to maintain their independence as they age. But you may be noticing that some of the simplest chores have become increasingly demanding or have reached the point where they’re impossible to complete without assistance. Fortunately, dedicated, compassionate home health aides can provide great assistance.

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Christmas Tunes

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Did you know that Christmas Songs could be a meaningful way to bond with your loved one with memory issues? As they can most likely reach their long-term memories, the right song can help a deeply forgetful person access old memories, provide a sense of relief from feelings of anxiety, as well as improve their cognitive functioning. The post Christmas Tunes appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Recently, proton pump inhibitors have been evaluated for long-term adverse effects, including hypergastrinemia, fractures, infections (Clostridium difficile colitis and bacterial gastroenteritis), vitamin B12 deficiency and hypomagnesemia.

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How to Survive as a Caregiver Warrior with Susanne White, Episode 132

The Heart of Hospice

Check out this episode! The post How to Survive as a Caregiver Warrior with Susanne White, Episode 132 appeared first on The Heart of Hospice.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.