Hospice News

AUGUST 3, 2022

Private equity firms are not slowing down on hospice investments as demographic tailwinds in a fragmented industry create a favorable environment for growth. Private equity hospice deals occurred in record numbers last year, according to data from the M&A advisory firm The Braff Group. Of the estimated 60-plus transactions during 2021, at least 39, or 65%, were private-equity based, a rise from 56% in 2020.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 3, 2022

Move over Doogie Howser, M.D. — we’ve got the real deal here. Our Nurse of the Week is Elliana Tenenbaum, a 15-year-old California native who has chosen Arizona State University to pursue her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and she’s not even old enough to drive. She will graduate […].

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Together for Short Lives

AUGUST 3, 2022

The heartbreaking story of Archie Battersbee is being played out very publicly in the media, and Archie’s story has evoked very strong feelings and different perspectives as well as bringing families’ own experiences to front of mind. Our thoughts are with Archie Battersbee, his family, loved ones and those caring for him and it’s vital […].

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Healthy Workforce Institute

AUGUST 3, 2022

Human beings want to feel recognized, valued, and to believe they make a difference. They want recognition by their organization; their leader, and their peers. When employees don’t receive meaningful recognition, they leave. Healthcare professionals are not different. We know that NOW more than ever before. We’re still in the middle of the Great Resignation and in healthcare, we can’t afford to lose any more team members!

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 3, 2022

If the coming fall season makes you think about someday returning to school or even getting a new certification, then it’s time to start planning how you can turn your thoughts into actions. There’s a lot to consider as you compare programs and courses that will boost your knowledge, move your career forward, and appeal to your interests.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 3, 2022

For Immediate Release. August 3, 2022 . Alexandria, VA – It is with deep sadness that the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and Hospice Action Network (HAN) learned of the tragic death of Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-2) in a car accident that killed four people including two members of her team. . Representative Walorski was a strong champion for hospice care who played an instrumental role in supporting and passing the Rural Access to Hospice Act as a lead sponsor

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Living Assistance Services

AUGUST 3, 2022

Taking care of an aging loved one is an honour, but it comes with great responsibility. Many family caregivers find themselves physically.

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Palliverse

AUGUST 3, 2022

Photo by Simon Hurry on Unsplash. “What’s going on with the breathing? I counted a five second pause. I thought that was it. Then the breathing started up again. It’s been happening all night.”. “When you are very unwell the breathing control centres don’t work right. The breathing will speed up, then it will slow down. There will be gaps in the breathing, and then it starts up again.

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Together for Short Lives

AUGUST 3, 2022

Discussing children’s palliative care and end of life care of children is always a difficult subject, as it is a specialist area which most people both never have to experience and instinctively shy away from. Understandably, for those not close to the sector, there are often different perceptions of children’s palliative care, especially when reporting […].

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 3, 2022

A home healthcare infusion nurse is concerned about one of her RN colleagues. This colleague documented that she infused a medication for a home care patient in contradiction to the directions on the infusion bag from the home infusion pharmacy. Specifically, this RN documented that she administered the ordered medication over two-and-a-half hours rather than the four hours directed on the bag.

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Hospice Promise

AUGUST 3, 2022

Today’s myth to bust: Hospice patients cannot go to the hospital. There are circumstances when patients may go to the hospital for non-hospice-related illness or injury. Hospice can also provide inpatient care to help control symptoms unable to be managed in the home. For more insight, feel free to visit our website or contact our office! The post Hospice Myth Buster: Hospice Patients and The Hospital appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 3, 2022

Category: Fundamentals Quinidine has potent anticholinergic properties that affect the SA and AV nodes. It can increase SA nodal discharge and AV nodal conduction. Consequently, in AF, these anticholinergic effects may lead to a more rapid ventricular rate.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

AUGUST 3, 2022

In a prior podcast, we alerted you to the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) nationwide review of hospice beneficiary eligibility. The OIG has begun sending out requests for records to hospices across the country. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske , Bryan Nowicki and Erin Burns discuss what hospices can expect and what they should do.

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