Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

By implementing new technologies and investing in leadership development programs, Elara Caring boosted its caregiver workforce by 21% during the second quarter. The Dallas-based home-based care provider operates 200 locations in 17 states. Among the strategies driving these gains were initiatives to speed the hiring process. In the second quarter, Elara reduced to nine days the time it takes to hire an employee, down from 21.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

It’s back to school time again, which means school nurses are preparing for the year ahead and the challenges and opportunities a new school year will bring. In recent years, the roles and responsibilities of school nurses have evolved. Traditionally, school nurses are tasked with administering first aid and caring for students’ physical health. Still, we are seeing demand for school nurses to manage a broader definition of wellness, including physical and mental health.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

New rules for changes in hospice ownership are likely to slow down or kill some mergers and acquisitions, according to Ari Markenson, partner at the law firm Venable LLP. Among the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) new policies is a rule prohibiting changes of ownership within 36 months of Medicare enrollment, designed to curb quick license sales in an effort to avoid regulatory attention.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Benzodiazepines exert a therapeutic effect by binding to GABA-A receptors in the brain. They cause the GABA-A receptors to increase the opening of chloride channels along the cell membrane, leading to an inhibitory effect on cell firing.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing a qui tam lawsuit against Care Alternatives Inc., doing business as Ascend Health, for alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations. Four former employees of Care Alternatives have alleged that the New Jersey-based company billed Medicare for hospice services when patients were not eligible to receive them.

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Seasons Hospice

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

As we age, our bodies go through various transformations, including our oral health. Dental hygiene becomes increasingly important for seniors, as it not only affects their overall health but also their quality of life. In this blog post, we will explore how dental hygiene changes for seniors and the special considerations that should be taken into account.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A vacancy has arisen for a Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN) Project Manager in All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC). PCRN Project Manager The PCRN Project Manager plays a key role in the operation and project management of the Palliative Care Research Network (PCRN), the Early Career Researcher Forum (ECRF) and associated research capacity building activities.

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Comfort Home Care

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

More and more families are recognizing the benefits of in-home care. It allows seniors to maintain their independence, in surroundings they cherish, while receiving the care and support they need. Creating a clean and hazard-free living space is essential to remain living at home. It’s important to embrace the “prevention is better than cure” when it comes to keeping your loved ones safe in their living environments.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Dr. Saul Ebema Personhood is defined as, being a subject with say over one’s body, emotions, decisions, and life goals. For many, it includes one’s role or relationships in a family or community.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Dr. Saul Ebema Depression is a normal reaction to death and dying. It could be triggered by different factors as the terminally ill patient begins to contemplate death. It could be triggered by spiritual pain. I remember visiting a hospice patient who was suffering from depression.

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