Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2023

Compassus and VNS Health have formed a value-based collaboration aimed at improving access, awareness and quality of hospice and palliative care services. The two home-based care organizations are joining forces in a Medicare Advantage (MA) Value-Based Insurance Design (VBID) model partnership. Through the collaboration, VNS Health and Compassus will help MA health plans to manage patient populations within the hospice component of VBID, often called the hospice carve-in.

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Elder Care Matters

JUNE 6, 2023

Right at Home cares for thousands of families just like yours. We know that hiring an in-home care agency is one of the most important decisions you’ll make—you want to get it right and you have a lot of questions. One of the biggest questions is usually about the cost of in-home care services. Home… The post 6 Ways to Pay for In-Home Care appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2023

Amid a rash of financial headwinds, Forks Community Hospital is investing in a palliative care progam. This decision came after physicians at the Washington state-based hospital noticed a troubling trend: people with chronic conditions often come to the emergency room in a crisis because no one provides the care they need in the home setting. The hospital is up against many of the same financial constraints that others across the country are currently navigating.

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Melodia Hospice

JUNE 6, 2023

Multiple myeloma has several treatments and clinical studies. Sometimes, individuals’ diseases stop responding to treatment. They may stop treatment. They prefer hospice care to focus on their final weeks or months. Sadly, many Myeloma patients die in hospitals. Multi Myeloma patients often need blood transfusions and numerous infections, making it difficult to die at home. … Hospice and Palliative Care for Multiple Myeloma Patients Read More » The post Hospice and Palliative Ca

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JUNE 6, 2023

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JUNE 6, 2023

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JUNE 6, 2023

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JUNE 6, 2023

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JUNE 6, 2023

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

JUNE 6, 2023

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Nurse.com

JUNE 6, 2023

Two weeks after an LPN worked a night shift, she was informed by the director of nursing that there was a discrepancy with the narcotic medication count. The LPN insisted the count was right when she finished her shift. The facility investigated, after which the LPN was informed that the roommate of the patient, whose particular narcotic was supposedly missing a dose, said he saw the LPN give medications to the patient that night.

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 6, 2023

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High Peaks Hospice

JUNE 6, 2023

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice has immediate openings for Full Time After Hours RNs in our Southern service areas. The After-Hours Nurse is responsible for triaging issues and visiting terminally ill patients and families as needed. The After Hours Nurse is available for patient support during the hours the office is closed, generally from 4:00 PM to 8:00 AM weeknights and all weekend.

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