Hospice News

JANUARY 25, 2024

National hospice utilization rates have fallen since 2020, though the total number of patients served remains consistent. About 47.3% of all Medicare decedents received one day or more of hospice care and were enrolled in hospice at the time of death during calendar year 2021, the most recent year for which data are available, according to Alix Ware, director of health policy for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Aging Life Care Association

JANUARY 25, 2024

Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury and the most common cause of nonfatal, trauma-related hospital admissions among older adults. For many elders who have a fall, this is often the beginning of a deleterious cascade of ill health that will lead to trauma, hospitalization, decreased mobility, depression, and in some cases, even death. … Continue reading Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One → The post Falls: Prevention and What to Ask Your Older Loved One appe

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

IV Nurse Day is honored every year on January 25, and the day helps spread awareness of the work infusion nurses do. Minority Nurse recently caught up with Danielle Jenkins, MBA, BSN, RN, CRNI, and president elect of the Infusion Nurses Society. Jenkins offered her perspective on a career as an infusion nurse and what keeps her so dedicated to this specialty.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 25, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Salem, OR 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 Salem hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Healthcare Law Insights blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Psychedelics have the potential to treat chronic conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), fibromyalgia, and various behavioral health conditions, yet psychedelics are not like traditional pharmaceuticals. The mode of administration often involves a psychotherapy component, necessitating a closer patient-physician relationship and making risk management crucial.

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Elder Care Matters

JANUARY 25, 2024

It’s been a long time coming, but this year, for the first time, the IRS will provide Free tax prep software for some taxpayers. The roll-out will be slow. Direct File (as the program will be called) will be available only in thirteen states, including New York. Note that the IRS warns that it’s not… The post IRS To Provide Free Tax Prep Software – Is it For You?

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Embarking on the journey to certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) school can be both exhilarating and daunting. To help you navigate this path, I’ve compiled a comprehensive guide outlining key steps to enhance your candidacy for CRNA school. This guide is not just a list of steps; it’s a culmination of foundational strategies that have been proven effective.

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Today's Caregiver

JANUARY 25, 2024

In a recent visit to a physician’s office, I heard the following conversation transpire between an elderly couple.

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 25, 2024

Category: Fundamentals There are no absolute contraindications to tracheal suctioning. Relative contraindications include severe bronchospasm, which may worsen with suctioning and persistently elevated intracranial pressure, which is exacerbated by suctioning.

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Minority Nurse

JANUARY 25, 2024

Recent nursing school graduates account for the highest number of registered nurses available for recruitment in U.S. hospitals. Yet, they leave the profession at a higher rate than long-term nurses. Many become stressed when they find themselves unprepared for the realities of clinical practice. Many experience additional stresses if they have relocated to a city without friends, are unfamiliar with the local culture, and need more time to explore their new surroundings.

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Caregiver Support Services

JANUARY 25, 2024

It can be easy to push your feelings aside as a carer. In fact, most carers tend to prioritize the needs of a loved one over their own. Prioritizing your loved one’s needs may be necessary for a time depending on medical necessity. As a result, you may experience upheaval and turmoil in your normal life routine. These changes in your life combined with caring for your loved one will likely result in some distress.

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

JANUARY 25, 2024

Founders, Leaders And Futurists In Palliative Care Judy Knudson MS PA - C, BSN by Palliative Care Chat - University of MD Baltimore Founders, Leaders And Futurists In Palliative Care Judy Knudson MS PA - C, BSN by Palliative Care Chat - University of MD Baltimore

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. He also found gaps, including very few studies of patients with lung disease, and little impact of trials on quality of life. The article we discuss today, also published in JAMA , addresses these two gaps.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 25, 2024

A new report is casting doubt on the heightened regulatory efforts seeking to curb fraud, waste and abuse from hospice agencies in select states. The questionable success of those oversight efforts is best reflected in the fraud hotbed of California, which continues to see a swarm of new hospices emerging and receiving federal funding, despite a ban on new licenses.

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