HopeHealth
APRIL 4, 2024
His whole life, Jack dreamed of playing the golf course at Rhode Island Country Club. Thanks to a hospice volunteer, he finally did. The post “This is your day”: A hospice patient’s golf dream comes true appeared first on HopeHealth.
GeriPal
APRIL 4, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary In 1983, a 25 year old Nancy Cruzan was thrown from her car while driving home in Missouri, landing in a water filled ditch. She was resuscitated by EMS, but did not regain higher brain function, and was eventually diagnosed as being in a persistent vegetative state. In 1988, Cruzan’s parents requested that her feeding tube be removed, arguing that she would not want to continue in this state.
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Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2024
Calls are growing louder for Congress to build stronger reimbursement and workforce incentives aimed at improving the availability and sustainability of rural-based end-of-life care. Rural-based hospice providers face a range of challenges to improve access among their underserved patient populations. Current reimbursement structures within the federally established Medicare Hospice Benefit do not sufficiently support the level of care needed in rural-based communities, according to the National
Daily Nurse
APRIL 4, 2024
If you’re a nurse who’s spent time in the healthcare job market , you know all about job interviews. But did you know that there’s another type of interview that can be a powerful tool for career development and professional advancement? Don’t fret if you’ve never heard of the concept of the informational interview because it’s easy to learn and implement if you’d like to find a new way to build your professional network and expand your career potential.
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Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2024
Collaborations with participants in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Primary Care Flex demo could allow hospices to leverage their skill sets to access more patients. Hospices and palliative care providers can come to ACOs by two main avenues. They can become members of those organizations themselves, or they can contract with them through a preferred provider network.
Chicago Caregiving
APRIL 4, 2024
Photo: Even if you got a COVID-19 shot last fall, the spring shot is still essential for the 65 and up age group. whyframestudio/iStock via Getty Images Plus Covid-19 vaccines: CDC says people ages 65 and up should get a shot this spring – a geriatrician explains why it’s vitally important By Laurie Archbald-Pannone , University of Virginia In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with Covid-19.
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Changing Lives Podcast
APRIL 4, 2024
Working at Hospice Quinte Hospice Quinte’s Stan Klemencic Care Centre is the home of all of our programs and services. It is home to 6 residents requiring 24/7 clinical care. You will work collaboratively with the Hospice Residence Manager and clinical team. Our staff work in beautiful surroundings, inside and out. Hospice Quinte offers many benefits to all staff including free parking, a free food program, access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, professional development opportuni
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
APRIL 4, 2024
Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans now cover Community Health Integration Services, which can provide help and support for family caregivers. Imagine. You finally make it to see your doctor. It should be an annual exam but it’s been more years than you want to admit. Caring for your parents means you have limited time for your medical appointments.
Responsive Home Care
APRIL 4, 2024
It is a challenging predicament many family caregivers encounter: your elderly parents, who once looked after you, now resist the aid they so desperately need to remain safe and comfortable living at home. Family members face a delicate balance between respecting their parents’ freedom and protecting their safety and well-being. When you are in this […] The post How to Support Aging Parents Who Resist Assistance appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Nurse Nacole
APRIL 4, 2024
Category: Fundamentals When sudden cardiac arrest occurs and the heart is in VF or pulseless VT, ventricular contraction is absent and circulation of blood comes to a standstill. To initiate CPR, compress the heart between the sternum and vertebral column.
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