Hospice News
MARCH 9, 2023
Hospices are seeking solutions to protect themselves and their patients against cybercrime. Data breaches can have widespread implications, including violations of patients’ privacy and substantial financial losses for providers. In the United States, the average cost of a cyberattack on a health care provider reached $15 million in 2019, a study in the journal Healthcare found.
GeriPal
MARCH 9, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Psychedelics are having a moment. Enthusiasm is brimming. Legalization is moving forward in several states , following the lead of Oregon and Colorado. FDA is considering approval, shifting away from Schedule I restrictions, paving the way for use in clinical practice. Potential use in palliative care , chronic pain , and for mood disorders is tantalizing.
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AlayaCare
MARCH 9, 2023
Managing a home care agency involves overseeing a multitude of tasks such as scheduling, caregiver communication, invoicing, and more. However, these administrative responsibilities can be time-consuming and demanding, leaving you with less time to focus on other essential aspects of your work. Adrian Shauer, CEO of AlayaCare,’s Top predictions for home-based care in 2023 report stated that it’s estimated that agencies spend as much as one-third of their gross profit coordinating and super
Nurse.com
MARCH 9, 2023
Nursing is a noble profession that plays a critical role in providing healthcare services to people of all ages and in a variety of settings. But nursing is a field that is continuously evolving, and it’s important to keep up with the latest trends to stay ahead of the curve. Nursing shortage The nursing shortage is a problem that has plagued the healthcare industry for years.
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AT Home Care & Hospice
MARCH 9, 2023
Patient Safety Week 2023 Each year, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is recognized to remind healthcare staff of the importance of promoting patient safety practices. Whether you’re a Nurse, Certified Nursing Assistant, or another type of healthcare professional, the steps you take daily can go a long way in keeping your patients safe. 5 Tips The post Patient Safety Week 2023 appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 9, 2023
The “Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act” ( H.R. 833 ) was reintroduced by Congress in late February. Along with providing enhanced payments to rural healthcare providers to help ensure the viability of these important local healthcare facilities, this legislation also includes a provision to permanently remove physician supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) under Medicare Part A conditions of participation and a provision to include non-medically direct
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Interim HealthCare Inc.
MARCH 9, 2023
March is World Social Work Month, and we are proud to support and stand together with social workers around the world to celebrate their constant contributions to our society. Thanks to this practice-based profession, social workers can work with families and institutions to promote social change, solidarity and the empowerment of communities.
Palliverse
MARCH 9, 2023
Photo by Ricky Kharawala on Unsplash I’m very worried about your father, I think he only has a short amount of time left. The doctor yesterday said he might only have one to two weeks left to live. That would have been right yesterday, but your father’s condition got worse overnight. He had a lot of pain, agitation and distress. I am worried that he might die possibly within hours to days.
Nurse Nacole
MARCH 9, 2023
Category: Fundamentals Patients with an opioid dependency should not take Tramadol since it has opioid effects. Also, patients with acute intoxication with alcohol, hypnotics, central-acting analgesics, opioids or psychotropic drugs should not be given Tramadol.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 9, 2023
There is no question that nurses may appear to an outside observer to be primarily task-oriented, but the reality is that an equally important aspect of nursing involves communication with all people, including colleagues and patients. When it comes to authentic and clear communication and the nurturing of functional, healthy relationships, this includes the ability to read, interpret, and respond to one’s emotions and the emotions of others.
Solace
MARCH 9, 2023
Long-term care can be expensive. According to a survey by insurance company Genworth, the price tag can be upwards of $9,000 a month for a private room. Estate planning attorney Marisol Goodman tells Solace Cremation that “folks have that sticker shock of, ‘Oh, my! My care is going to cost 10 grand a month,’” While you or a loved one may not need this type of care now, Genworth , quoting federal statistics, says 7 out of 10 people will require long-term care in their lifetime.
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