Hospice News

JULY 20, 2023

Having a detailed lens into quality metrics and service costs is a key for hospices that are searching for sustainable value-based payment pathways. Quality and cost data are important pieces to bring to negotiating tables with payers in value-based reimbursement, according to Joe Calcutt, CFO of Liberty Healthcare Management. Hospices that can demonstrate the ability to financially and operationally weather changes in an evolving reimbursement climate have a leg up on competitors in the value-b

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GeriPal

JULY 20, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary There’s a saying, “never let a crisis go to waste.” The pandemic was horrific in many ways. One positive change that came about was the lifting of restrictions around the use of telemedicine. Clinicians could care for patients across state lines, could prescribe opioids without in person visits, could bill at higher rates for telemedicine than previous to the pandemic.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

Nursing is more than a profession. It’s a calling. And those who answer the call become the backbone of a high-functioning, compassionate health care system. People who become nurses are capable, compassionate, and strong scientists and clinicians who have worked hard to start their careers. Their expertise, patient care delivery, and commitment to the profession contribute a distinct perspective on how health care should be managed and delivered.

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

JULY 20, 2023

When my Dad died in the summer of 2014, I wished the world would stop spinning so I could catch my breath. While my Dad’s final hospitalization and decline, followed by hospice, was sudden in our eyes, the emotional rollercoaster of caregiving started months prior. In Spring 2014, my mom was intubated due to COPD-related … No Wonder Grief is Exhausting – a practical checklist after the death of a loved one Read More » The post No Wonder Grief is Exhausting – a practi

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Daily Nurse

JULY 20, 2023

Nurses are well-known for focusing their energy on giving and taking care of the needs of others. Whether it’s colleagues, community members, family, neighbors, or friends, a nurse is often on high alert for an SOS they can respond to. Can a nurse ask for what they need when such a need arises? Natural givers aren’t always comfortable communicating their distress to others.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 20, 2023

** ANSWERS BELOW ** A: 85 - 60 = 25 ML/HR B: 68 mL / 25 mL = 2.72 = 2 HOURS, 43 MINUTES C: 1713 or 05:13 PM [ Four hours after the NG is inserted, the nurse measures 68 mL of dark green drainage from the child’s NG tube.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JULY 20, 2023

The newly released CY 2024 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule holds exciting news for therapists and caregivers. We have three new codes to be used for reporting the total duration of face-to-face time spent by the physician or other qualified health professional providing individual or group training to caregivers of patients.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 20, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing The pharmacologic effect of SNRIs is primarily mediated through the potent inhibition of neuronal uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and the weak inhibition of dopamine reuptake.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 20, 2023

Taking medication is an essential aspect of managing various health conditions, from chronic illnesses to temporary ailments. However, staying on track with your medications can sometimes be challenging, especially if you have multiple prescriptions to manage or complex dosing schedules. In this blog post, we will provide you with effective tips and strategies to organize your medications and ensure you stay on track with your prescribed treatments.

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Nurse.com

JULY 20, 2023

A nurse who just graduated from an advanced practice nurse (APN) program is troubled by the APN application for licensure. According to the nurse, the application asks for past criminal judgments as part of its background check process. The registered nurse (RN) pled guilty to a driving under the influence (DUI) charge while she was in nursing school and was required to undergo court supervision.

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