Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Preparing to work within a value-based payment environment is top of mind for hospice leaders as they look ahead to 2023, Pete Brunnick, CEO of VIA Health Partners, told Hospice News. Formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, VIA Health Partners currently serves 32 counties in North and South Carolina. The nonprofit was established in 1978 as Hospice at Charlotte.
HopeHealth
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
When Judy was diagnosed with dementia, the doctor suggested hospice. “It the best thing that we have done,” says her husband, Frank. “Hospice is not what I thought it was.” The post By Judy’s side: A husband’s perspective on hospice appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Person-centered care is becoming increasingly important in all care settings, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services continues to prioritize value-based care and individual care outcomes. In hospice care, this approach is in some ways even more crucial due to the nature of serving each individual at the end of his or her life. What is person-centered care?
Caring Senior Service
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
As the seasons change, many individuals find themselves struggling with seasonal depression. This mood disorder was formally known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It typically occurs during the fall and winter, when daylight hours grow shorter and colder weather keeps us indoors.
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Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Hospice providers are leveraging technology to build greater efficiency into their workflows and, in turn, aid with recruitment and retention. Providers have increasingly sought methods for streamlining clinical teams’ administrative tasks, for instance, including time spent on documentation. This lean toward efficiency reflects larger trends in the industry as the labor pool dwindles.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In the ever-evolving landscape of COVID-19 regulations, Texas has taken a unique stance with Senate Bill 7, which was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on November 10, 2023. This legislation specifically addresses COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the private sector, introducing a series of measures aimed at protecting employees’ rights while balancing public health concerns.
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Daily Nurse
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Educational books can make excellent holiday gifts for nurses and nursing students. However, with so many titles to choose from, it can take time to determine where to start. Fortunately, Daily Nurse has compiled a list of eight great books written by nurses and healthcare professionals, making it easier to find the perfect gift. 1. Nurse Making Policy : From Beside to Boardroom This book is perfect for: Nurse leaders interested in advancing health policy. 2.
Today's Caregiver
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
If you watch television, listen to the radio or use the internet, it is hard to miss advertisements for Medicare Advantage plans. It’s open enrollment time, so expect the wave of advertising to continue through Dec. 7.
Minority Nurse
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a care giving space that is often difficult and foreign for most families, friends, and other caregivers. With a compassionate approach, experience gained from helping others who are at the end of their lives, and valuable professional knowledge, hospice and palliative care nurses become a guide for patients and their loved ones.
AJN Off the Charts
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
The December issue of AJN is now live. World AIDS Day is commemorated on December 1 (see On the Cover ). In this issue, you’ll find several articles related to HIV/AIDS: In his editorial, “Ending the HIV Epidemic,” editor-in-chief Carl A. Kirton discusses his work in HIV/AIDS nursing, beginning early in his career—and early in the pandemic—in New York City.
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The Nurse Break
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
We are excited to bring you an interview with Hannah Bek who is a rural generalist registered nurse and research fellow with Deakin Rural Health (a University Department of Rural Health funded by the Australian Government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program ). Hannah Beks is a passionate advocate for redressing health inequity experienced by rural communities.
Nurse Nacole
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Category: Fundamentals The primary advantage of the Venturi mask system is that FiO2 can be precisely controlled between 21% and 35% for patients who may not tolerate a higher or imprecise FiO2.
Hospice Chaplaincy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Kenneth J. Doka Ph.D. Editor’s Note: You can purchase Dr. Doka’s book “Disenfranchised Grief “Here! Every society has external rules or norms that govern how we are expected to behave. Yet societies also have internal rules that set expectations on internal states—how we are expected to think, feel, and even believe.
Today's Caregiver
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
One of the (and there are oh so many), challenges we face as family caregivers is that many of the most important resources at our disposal as we care for our loved ones have unfamiliar and difficult names. Some that come to mind are.
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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
November is National Home Care and Hospice Month, a time to honor the millions of home care professionals who provide essential health care services to patients and families in their homes. Home care and hospice workers include nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, and volunteers who offer compassionate and personalized care to those who need it most.
Hospice Promise
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Hospice Promise is a proud participant in the We Honor Veterans program. The We Honor Veterans program is a national initiative dedicated to strengthening support for our heroes and their families. We aim to ensure every Veteran’s end-of-life journey is marked by respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment. The post Hospice Promise is a Proud Participant in the We Honor Veterans Program appeared first on Hospice Promise.
Hospice Chaplaincy
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
In today’s episode, Saul talks to Pamela Coley, a former hospice nurse to reflect on her experience of working in hospice. Prior to hospice, she also worked as a school nurse and currently also does some local acting. She is passionate about her faith and about educating people on what happens as we die.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
This article is sponsored by Netsmart. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Erica Gregory, SVP and GM of Revenue Cycle Management, Netsmart, to discuss how back office automation powers an efficient revenue cycle and the ways that automation can address trends that hospice care professionals are witnessing. Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today?
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