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CHAP Designing ‘Age-Friendly’ Certification for Hospice, Home Health Providers

Hospice News

Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is developing a certification program designed to apply the Age-Friendly Health Systems “4Ms” framework into the home health and hospice settings. Providers that have adopted this approach have seen “dramatic improvement” in patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction and retention, improved revenue growth and cost savings, as well as higher rates of hospice and palliative care utilization, according to Dan McPhilemy, the SVP of marketing and

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5 Ways to Grow Retirement Fund Grow And Make It Last Through Retirement

Caring Senior Service

So much financial advice is about building up a nest egg for retirement, but it seems like so little is about helping you manage that money — whether you're retiring early or on time. Even if you planned carefully for your retirement years, you can't just put your finances on autopilot when you retire, and you'll still need to keep track of your spending, investments, and income.

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Enhancing Care Coordination Can Give Hospices An Edge in Value-Based Models

Hospice News

As more health care reimbursement migrates towards value-based payment models, providers will need to master the art of care coordination. Seriously ill patients can easily fall through the cracks in a fragmented health care system, leading to poorer outcomes and costly hospital stays and emergency department visits. Closing these gaps is a rising priority in payment model demonstrations by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).

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What Certifications Do Nurses Need?

Daily Nurse

Nursing certifications are essential for nurses and provide additional assurance that the RNs caring for patients are competent, well-trained, seasoned professionals. Numerous studies demonstrate that nurse certification improves patient care and safety. According to a 2002 poll, more than 73% of individuals pick a hospital that employs a more significant proportion of nurses with specialty […].

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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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Hospice Multiples Unlikely to Drop

Hospice News

A turbulent economy and slight cool-down in deal activity early in the year have led some to question whether the record-high valuations for hospice assets will start to tumble. Like most business sectors, health care has felt the aftershocks of global economic trends, such as rising inflation, supply chain disruption, and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Did This Nurse Exploit an Elderly Man?

Nurse.com

In past blogs, I have written about nurses being disciplined by state boards of nursing, including for unprofessional conduct and for falsifying documentation. In the following case , an RN’s license is revoked for a violations of the state nurse practice act, including: violation of her duties, mental or physical inability to practice in a safe and competent manner, and a lack of good moral character.

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5 Senior-Friendly Activities for Fall

Comfort Home Care

As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to enjoy all that fall has to offer. Just because the weather is getting cooler doesn’t mean you have to stay in the house! There are plenty of activities seniors can enjoy as the leaves start to change. At Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, we understand that choosing the right elder care or senior care option can be a difficult decision.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Amiodarone significantly interacts with digoxin and warfarin, which are commonly used in patients with AF. Amiodarone potentiates the anticoagulant effects of warfarin, which results in an increased INR and an increased risk of bleeding.

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Talking about The Narrative Initiative with Dr. Lorraine Dickey, Episode 119

The Heart of Hospice

We’re honored to talk with Dr. Lorraine Dickey about The Narrative Initiative and the benefits of its Write-Read-Reflect method for both patients and staff. Dr. Dickey is an innovator and activist for a better experience of care within the healthcare system. She is a healthcare entrepreneur and a motivational speaker as well as a board-certified … Continue reading "Talking about The Narrative Initiative with Dr.

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Quality Data Crucial for Hospices in Value-Based Reimbursement

Hospice News

Understanding payer priorities in defining the scope of quality is vital for hospices to thrive not only in traditional Medicare, but also in today’s value-based reimbursement climate. The nitty gritty details of data tracking and management matter when it comes to ensuring both a healthy bottom line and quality patient care. This includes performance on quality measures required by the U.S.

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