GeriPal

JANUARY 18, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary The CDC’s Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain excludes those undergoing cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. In doing so, it seems to give the impression that pain seen in cancer is inherently different than pain seen in other conditions and that those with cancer may not have the same risk for opioid use disorder as compared to other conditions.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Helios Care is working to change the face of hospice in its update New York service region, with a new partnership with the Bassett Healthcare Network as a cornerstone of its strategy. Late last year, Helios established a new kind of collaborative partnership with Bassett with no money changing hands or any change of ownership. Now, the two organizations are working together to ensure early hospice and palliative referrals, reduce hospitalizations and readmissions and build an infrastructure for

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

JANUARY 18, 2024

A phenomenon that skilled nursing teams have long appreciated was recently highlighted in a recent article published in JAMA Internal Medicine , researchers Ehrenzeller and Klompas shed light on a critical yet often overlooked aspect of healthcare — oral hygiene and daily toothbrushing. The article, titled “Daily Toothbrushing to Prevent Hospital — Acquired Pneumonia — Brushing Away the Risk,” emphasizes the significance of routine oral care in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia

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Hospice News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Without family caregivers, most hospice and palliative care patients would be unable to receive care in the home. Now, some emerging payment models are including caregiver support as a key component. Case in point is the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model, which the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) unveiled in July 2023.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 18, 2024

When we think of a nurse, we absolutely and automatically think of a nurse who works in some capacity as a clinician. We may also think of a nurse executive or administrator, writer, informaticist, case manager, health and wellness coach, or many other roles that 21st-century nurses commonly fill. Nurses care for the sick and dying, provide primary preventive care, and participate in research that can impact the health of countless people.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Seminole, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Seminole hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 18, 2024

Category: Fundamentals Placement of a tracheostomy bypasses humidification and results in the formation of thick, dry secretions. In the absence of humidification, squamous metaplasia and chronic inflammatory changes develop in the trachea.

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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

JANUARY 18, 2024

For an agency to be successful in the home care space, owners and operators should invest in home care management software. No matter which system an agency chooses, ensuring the business gets the most out of that software is important. Whether it’s a brand new home care agency that’s shopping around for the best fit for their new business. Read More The post Get the Most Out of Your Home Care Software appeared first on corecubed.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health has recently hired Michael Craig as its new vice president of sales for the hospice business line. In this new role, Craig will oversee Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina. He will also play an integral role in driving the company’s sales growth and expanding market share. “We are delighted to welcome Michael to Traditions Health in such a critical role.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 18, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health has recently hired Kimberley Boyd as its new vice president of operations for the hospice business line. In this capacity, Boyd will be responsible for oversight of Texas and Georgia, strategic financial goals, and streamlining of operational efficiencies. She will also play a crucial role in supporting the hospice care team, ensuring overall programming is operating at the highest of standards, and continuing to implement strategic, operational, and growth init

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