Wed.Mar 01, 2023

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Labor Among the ‘Swing Factors’ in Enhabit’s Hospice Growth Plans

Hospice News

Labor is a big “swing factor” in how Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) will sustain and grow operations this year, particularly on the hospice side. That’s according to CEO Barbara Jacobsmeyer, speaking Wednesday during the Citi Healthcare Services, Medtech, Tools & HCIT Conference. “With labor, [it’s] the need to continue to increase our clinical capacity in order to meet volume demands,” Jacobsmeyer said.

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Accessible Remote Care Management IntroducesDANA™ Brain Vital

Accessible Home Health Care

Summary : Accessible Remote Care Management has partnered with DANA Brain Vital to bring remote cognitive care management to their clients with PTSD, Alzheimer’s, TBI, AD/HD etc. MARCH 1, 2023 — Accessible Remote Care Management, a provider of remote chronic care management technology, has introduced cognitive monitoring through DANA Brain Vital. The partnership allows the company to offer its ARCM and home health care clients the option to receive simple, remote cognitive assessments.

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Citing Rising Staffing Costs, Stillwater Hospice and Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Merge

Hospice News

Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice (KHCH) has merged with Stillwater Hospice amid mounting financial pressures. The two Indiana-based nonprofit hospices joined forces to ensure continued access to end-of-life care in the Kosciusko County area. High staffing costs were among the forces straining KHCH’s ability to sustain services in that region. “I look forward to helping shepherd this transition with such like-hearted leadership to ensure Kosciusko residents can access such critical and compassio

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ADC To the Second Power

Today's Caregiver

My grandfather went back to work at the tender age of 88, and it saved his life. No, it was not a fifth career for this energetic octogenarian, who had been a painting contractor, Seabee in WWII, home builder and artist.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Ugandan Nurse Agnes Nambozo Makes Treacherous Climb to Patients

Daily Nurse

After making a dangerous ladder climb to vaccinate children in remote areas, Ugandan nurse Agnes Nambozo has been dubbed ‘Nurse of the Year’ by the country’s health minister. Daily Nurse is proud to name Agnes Nambozo our Nurse of the Week.

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The Best Strategies for Managing Sundowning Symptoms

American In-Home Care

For people with dementia , it's not unusual to experience sundowning syndrome. Sundowning is marked with increased confusion and agitation late in the day. While sundowning is common for many people with Alzheimer’s, managing sundowning symptoms can often be challenging for family caregivers. To help family caregivers, the Florida care experts at American, Advocate, and Whitsyms In-Home Care share information about understanding sundowning syndrome, its causes, and ways to help better prepare fo

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I think therefore I am? – I don’t mind being wrong

Palliverse

Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash “How long have they got left to live?” This is a question I am asked at least once a week. There is no way I can give a completely accurate answer but I try my best to give an approximate time period. Months to years. Weeks to months. Days to weeks. Hours to days. These are the standard replies I give, for the weather forecast they have asked me for.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Cautious use and frequent monitoring, particularly of elderly patients, are of paramount importance for safe NSAID use. The most common adverse events of NSAIDs occur in the GI and renal systems.

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The Rules They Are A-Changin’: CMS Proposes a Significant Change to the 60-Day Repayment Rule

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) unexpectedly proposed a rule change that could have a significant impact on how hospices investigate compliance issues and take remedial action. The rule change directly affects potential liability under the federal False Claims Act. Therefore, it is critical that hospices understand this change so they can take steps to mitigate risk and financial exposure.