Hospice News

JULY 17, 2023

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is conducting a small pilot program for post-payment reviews of hospice stays that exceed 90 days. The agency has contracted with Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC as its Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC). Noridian will perform the reviews and submit findings to CMS. “CMS internal data has identified a potential area of vulnerability beginning with the second benefit period, or 91st day in hospice,” Noridian indicated in an

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Life & Death Matters

JULY 17, 2023

It is summer. Time for light reading. But also, a time for inspiration. I have just the book for you! The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse. The story of how these four beings come together, find friendship, share wisdom, love, and humour. When I first read it, I fell in love. I […] The post Book Recommendation: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Hospice News

JULY 17, 2023

Pre-operative palliative care consultations for patients undergoing major cancer surgery are unwarranted, new evidence suggests. A recent randomized controlled trial did not support routine integration of specialty palliative care in those cases. Researchers found that the physical and functional quality of life at 90 days was essentially the same for patients who received those consults and those who did not.

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HopeHealth

JULY 17, 2023

After losing both parents within just a few months, Jay needed help coping with his grief. Now, he’ll help kids and teens cope with theirs. The post He lost both his parents. Now, he’ll help kids and teens heal at Camp BraveHeart. appeared first on HopeHealth.

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High Peaks Hospice

JULY 17, 2023

The Tupper Lake community is building everlasting relationships with High Peaks Hospice Pictured: Back – Sara Desimone, High Peaks Hospice Administrative Manager. Front – Students representing LP Quinn Elementary’s 1st Grade Classes who raised $1,364, Nick George, High Peaks Hospice Executive Director Pictured: Cory LaQuay presents a check for $1,945.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

JULY 17, 2023

When Alzheimer’s symptoms take a turn for the worse all of a sudden, there are some common causes that need to be addressed. Wouldn’t it be helpful if there was an Alzheimer’s care manual, with step-by-step information on what to anticipate at each and every stage of the disease? While there are several general commonalities in the progression of dementia, each person’s experience is unique.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JULY 17, 2023

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a Proposed Rule that, if finalized, would extend the application of the “36-Month Rule” from home health agencies (“HHAs”) to also include hospice agencies as well. The 36-Month Rule, found at 42 C.F.R. § 424.550(b), provides that where there is a change in majority ownership (“CIMO”) of an HHA by sale (including asset sales, stock transfers, mergers and consolidations) within 36 months after the effective date of the HHA’s init

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Melodia Hospice

JULY 17, 2023

Seeing a loved one lose their mind because of dementia is a difficult thing to go through. Most people don’t realize there’s a way to alleviate family difficulties. Hospice care is ideal for advanced dementia patients. Hospice care is a breath of fresh air for many families, allowing them to enjoy their time together. When … Hospice Care For Dementia Read More » The post Hospice Care For Dementia appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.

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Caring Senior Service

JULY 17, 2023

As the population ages in the United States, the issue of elder abuse becomes increasingly prevalent and concerning. Elder abuse refers to the mistreatment or neglect of older adults. Unfortunately, elder abuse is often at the hand of a caregiver or family member. It can happen at home or in an institutional health care setting, like a nursing home or assisted living facility.

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Nurse.com

JULY 17, 2023

Sponsored by Restore Hyper Wellness. Cold and heat therapies using traditional, no-tech tools such as ice packs or heated pads remain highly effective, popular treatments in inpatient and at-home care settings. But in recent years, higher-tech temperature therapy tools have emerged that offer some interesting benefits of their own. Here, we take a closer look at traditional uses for cold and heat therapies, along with how some cutting-edge methods are being used to provide pain relief and an im

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 17, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing The selection of a specific SSRI for a patient is determined by the drug interaction profile. SSRIs inhibit various cytochrome P-450 (CYP450) system components, thus causing elevations in other medications metabolized by this system.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 17, 2023

Nurses face various challenges in their day-to-day activities, and one of the most prominent currently is the ongoing healthcare staff shortage. The shortage creates greater stress for nurses but can also affect patient outcomes, workplace safety, and meaningful career growth. Administrators and industry leaders must commit to meaningful systemic changes to address the issue.

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Traditions Health

JULY 17, 2023

Managing caregiver stress: How to take care of yourself When it comes to keeping your loved ones safe and well, it’s easy to put their needs before your own. But if you aren’t intentional about tending to your own well-being, you won’t be able to give your best to someone else. “ Caregiver burden ,” is the emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion that comes with caring for a loved one who is aging, disabled or ill.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JULY 17, 2023

Dr. David Clark is Professor emeritus of Medical Sociology at the University of Glasgow’s School of Interdisciplinary Studies in Dumfries, Scotland and has wide-ranging interests in end-of-life issues in the global context. He founded and led the Glasgow End of Life Studies Group.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 17, 2023

** ANSWER: 89 ML ** 134 ML / 3 = 44.6667 44.6667 x 2 = 89.

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Hospice News

JULY 17, 2023

Fraud, waste and abuse issues that have percolated in the hospice space have put providers up against some regulatory walls. Heightened scrutiny around hospice from regulatory agencies is not without warrant, but increased oversight can have adverse effects on the ability to provide quality care, according to Bill Dombi, president, National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).

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Daily Nurse

JULY 17, 2023

For this edition of A Day in the Life , we interviewed a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) to profile what these nurses do so you can decide if it’s a specialty for you. Keesha Duncan, DNP, CRNA, is the northeast regional director of advanced practice providers at Envision Healthcare , a chief anesthetist at Hackensack University Medical Center , and she co-authored chapter (7) in “ Scholarly Inquiry and the DNP Capstone ” written by Cheryl Holly.

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