HopeHealth
MAY 17, 2023
From free respite care to expert advice, here’s how the Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Program is helping two Massachusetts families — and how it could help yours. The post Caring for someone with dementia? In Massachusetts, a free program is here to help appeared first on HopeHealth.
Hospice News
MAY 17, 2023
Advance care planning, done effectively, can reduce aggressive treatments as patients near the end of life, recent research has found. Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Nursing recently conducted a meta-analysis of studies involving more than 33,000 cancer patients to evaluate the relationship between advance care planning and utilization of aggressive versus comfort-focused care.
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AlayaCare
MAY 17, 2023
When it comes to managing vacant visits at a home care organization, we know what a cumbersome and time-intensive process this is for any team. We hear many stories from our customers of the countless hours and extraordinary effort that it takes to consistently schedule vacant visits. Being able to efficiently fill these open visits is crucial for any care provider.
Hospice News
MAY 17, 2023
The return of volunteer requirements is among the regulatory changes being implemented with the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. The U.S. Centers for Medicaid & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2020 issued a number of flexibilities intended to ease burdens on health care providers during the pandemic. This included the temporary lifting of the requirement that volunteers provide at least 5% of hospice patient care hours.
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AJN Off the Charts
MAY 17, 2023
Both Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman are known for their courageous struggles against slavery, their humanitarian work, and their support of suffrage. They are not known as much as they should be, however, for their role as nurses. (Editor’s note: this is the third in a series about important Black nurses of the past that we are publishing during Nurses Month 2023.
Hospice News
MAY 17, 2023
This article is sponsored by Enclara Pharmacia. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Ryan Krout, PharmD, VP, Clinical Management, Enclara Pharmacia to talk about the role of a clinical manager at Enclara and the impact clinical managers have on quality, compliance and utilization. He highlights the key data insights that Enclara’s hospice partners find most useful with respect to utilization patterns, especially across multiple locations.
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Daily Nurse
MAY 17, 2023
Dana Shomo, RN, BSN, is a Nurse Manager Outpatient Surgery/Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Augusta Health in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. As a leader and a mentor, Shomo is valued and is a resource for many at Augusta Health, and in March, Shomo was awarded the 2023 Augusta Health Leadership of Excellence Award. Daily Nurse is proud to name her our Nurse of the Week.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 17, 2023
A positive workplace culture is essential for Nurses to provide excellent patient care. In addition, a positive workplace culture on Nursing units can positively impact job satisfaction, staff retention, and patient outcomes. Unfortunately, in some Nursing units, bullying is tolerated, silently condoned, or completely ignored. This leads to a toxic culture and an unhealthy workplace.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MAY 17, 2023
National Skilled Nursing Care Week We’re excited to honor our skilled nursing care staff and facilities in the markets we serve. Founded in 1967 by the American Health Care Association (AHCA), this annual celebration includes a week dedicated to the huge role that skilled nursing care centers and their staff play in improving the lives The post Skilled Nursing Care Week appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Healthy Workforce Institute
MAY 17, 2023
Many healthcare leaders spend way too much time and energy dealing with negative employees. At the Healthy Workforce Institute, our research shows that leaders spend 30-40% of their time addressing conflict, disruptive behaviors; dealing with the he said – she said, etc. Knowing that all human beings avoid pain, it’s easy to just avoid your people. However, it’s getting out there daily through Relational Rounding that will help decrease the negativity and help you develop a high functioning, coh
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
MAY 17, 2023
Sea Girt, NJ (May 2023) – This classic primer takes nurses inside the hospital, the exam room, and the locker room to help you survive and thrive on the job—now updated for the post-pandemic world. In this thorough, readable guide, Donna Cardillo, known as “The Inspiration Nurse,” pulls back the curtain on what it’s really … Donna Cardillo Announces Newly Revised & Updated Version of Her Book, YOUR FIRST YEAR AS A NURSE Read More » The post Donna Cardillo Announces Newly Revised
Healthcare Law Insights blog
MAY 17, 2023
Cosmetic surgeries are on the rise. One study of cosmetic surgery data found that body procedures like tummy tucks, buttock augmentation, and liposuction increased by 63 percent from 2020 to 2021. [1] Facelifts were up 54 percent. [2] And breast procedures were up 48 percent. [3] According to that study, Americans spent over $14.6 billion on aesthetic procedures in 2021 with surgical revenues increasing by 63 percent. [4] But, for the most part, that $14.6 billion did not come from taxpayers.
Melodia Hospice
MAY 17, 2023
When conventional medicine cannot alleviate the symptoms of a medical condition, people may find solace in music therapy. Music therapy sessions can help hospice patients deal with treatment’s emotional and psychological stresses. Music therapists who have passed the board certification process can modify their methods to serve individual patients better.
Hope Hospice
MAY 17, 2023
2023 Hike for Hope Exceeds Goal With $153k Raised Fundraiser benefits Hope Hospice patient care and community programs DUBLIN, CA – Despite drizzly weather, nearly 850 supporters of Hope Hospice gathered at Del Valle Regional Park on May 6 for the nonprofit organization’s signature Hike for Hope. An impressive 1,174 registrants committed to the fundraiser and helped raise $153,000 for Hope, but late-spring inclement weather deterred some families from attending the hike itself.
Melodia Hospice
MAY 17, 2023
Have you concluded that it is the right time to seek Hospice Care Services? The next step is recognizing that the person you care for has psychological requirements that require your assistance and support. When people think of healthcare at the end of life, they generally picture nurses and aides giving physical care, such as … How Do Hospice Care Providers Help with Emotional Support?
Nurse Nacole
MAY 17, 2023
Category: Fundamentals Predisposing factors that may cause epilepsy more often are sleep deprivation, hyperventilation, fever from an underlying illness, hormonal changes occurring during menses and drug or alcohol ingestion.
Minority Nurse
MAY 17, 2023
Nurses from underrepresented groups in nursing who are interested in leadership are invited to apply for the Academy for Diverse Aspiring Nurse Leaders to be held at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing July 17-19, 2023. The academy is for those with more than three years of nursing experience and not yet in healthcare or academia leadership roles.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
MAY 17, 2023
How do we make mental well-being services available and equitable for all? We tackled that question last week during a special event, “Coming to Light: A Path to Mental Health Serves for All,” hosted by The Kennedy Forum. The event will air on Chicago’s PBS station in the late fall and offered to PBS stations across the country for broadcast in the winter.
Minority Nurse
MAY 17, 2023
Careismatic Brands is celebrating Nurses Week the month of May with a $100,000 Mystery Scrubs giveaway of medical apparel in the form of “mystery gift packages” sent to 250 winners once a month for the rest of the year. Careismatic Brands is celebrating Nurses Week the month of May with a $100,000 Mystery Scrubs giveaway The contest runs May 1 through May 26, 2023, and winners will be selected by June 2, 2023.
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