Hospice News

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Ethan McChesney, policy director, National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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AJN Off the Charts

AUGUST 25, 2023

Photo by Bradyn Shock on Unsplash When I first heard of telehealth services coming to our rural hospital, no one was a bigger skeptic than me. Perhaps the main reason was the way I was educated as a nurse and how I learned to practice as an APRN. Honestly, I am “old school” in every way possible. My first thought was, “This is not good practice; how could it be?

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Hospice News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Palliative care providers in several states are finding the best way to connect to the community is through pre-existing, and in some cases, non-medical community groups. Sarah Kivett, director of strategic partnerships at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County in North Carolina, said her organization has grown from 80 palliative care patients since its origination in 1984 to about 480 today.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 25, 2023

August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Daily Nurse sat down with Dr. Susan Crowe, an obstetrician/gynecologist and clinical professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Maternal Fetal Medicine at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health to answer some of the frequently asked questions about supporting moms on their breastfeeding journey. Dr.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 25, 2023

Three principles are guiding the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2024 updates to the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH) model: care coordination, managing health equity-related risks and social determinants of health. Among a number of new requirements, the agency will also require participating organizations to develop and implement a health equity plan to identify underserved communities in their markets.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

As life nears its concluding chapters, ensuring compassionate care and steadfast support becomes of utmost importance. Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace. What exactly does hospice care entail? In this article, we’ll delve into the unique attributes of hospice programs, differentiating them from other end-of-life treatments, such as palliative

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 25, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing Cognitive therapists treat anxiety as a faulty thought pattern that evokes the physiologic symptoms of anxiety, feelings of loss of control and fear of dying. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and drug therapy complement each other.

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Comfort Home Care

AUGUST 25, 2023

Maintaining an active lifestyle is vital for seniors to stay healthy and sustain their quality of life. Regular physical activity offers numerous benefits, such as improved mobility, increased strength, and heightened cognitive function. However, many seniors face challenges when engaging in exercise due to various factors like limited mobility, decreased muscle strength, and illness.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

AUGUST 25, 2023

Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule that announces and solicits public comments from us on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments. These proposed policy changes include training for family caregivers and navigation system support. We have an opportunity to turn a proposal into a reality by sharing our support and our stories.

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