Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2023

Patient data protection and telehealth compliance are key pieces for hospices to bear in mind when navigating technology partnerships in a post-pandemic regulatory landscape. Hospices are facing regulatory concerns since the COVID-19 public health emergency ended (PHE) on May 11 that have centered around telehealth. Some telehealth flexibilities temporarily instituted during the PHE will linger until the end of 2024, while others have already ended.

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Caregiver Warrior

JUNE 20, 2023

No matter what you are feeling during your caregiving journey, it's ok and you must be kind to yourself about it. The post It’s Ok and Be Kind to Yourself About it. appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2023

Christopher Rinn Named CEO of VNA Health Group Christopher Rinn this August will become president and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group (VNAHG), succeeding Dr. Steven Landers. Rinn has been CEO of VNA of Central New Jersey Community Health Centers (CHC) since 2017. Previously, he was acting health commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Health and executive director of emergency medical services (EMS) and government affairs for Jersey City Medical Center. “Christophe

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 20, 2023

Washington, which recently became the 40th jurisdiction to enact the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), will allow nurses holding an active, unencumbered multistate license (MSL) to begin practicing in the state on July 24. Additionally, as part of the NLC legislation , the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission will officially change its name to the Washington State Board of Nursing on the same date.

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Hospice News

JUNE 20, 2023

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has acquired Idaho-based Bluebird Home Health, Bluebird Hospice and Bluebird Home Care for an undisclosed sum. The transaction follows Pennant’s May acquisition of the assets of Benefit Home Healthcare and Benefit By Your Side, a Colorado-based company that offers home health care, private duty, and community health services.

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Traditions Health

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditions Health of Winfield, IL A warded Hospice A ccreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Winfield, IL 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 health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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Today's Caregiver

JUNE 20, 2023

Start making your list of those people you know you can count on to pitch in and support your respite program this summer. Let them in on your plan and see what they will commit to doing.

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Elaine Mansfield

JUNE 20, 2023

Nikolas Noonan on Unsplash (public) We walk down a dusty road under a green tornado sky. After sharing family Sunday dinner of corn on the cob, fried chicken, deviled eggs, and sliced tomatoes, Grandpa asked me to take a walk with him. I love going anywhere with Grandpa, but a storm is coming on. He points out dark clouds in the distance. “We’re OK, Lanie,” he says.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 20, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction – Understand the needs and wants of your referral source. – Make every referral source a part of your team. – Communicate with referral sources openly and frequently. – Ask for feedback from your referral sources. – Demonstrate your high-quality care whenever possible – Key Takeaways Article Contents: Introduction Understand the needs and wants of your referral source.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

JUNE 20, 2023

Learn about the dangers of a solitary lifestyle for seniors and what you can do to prevent social vulnerability for those you love. It was not that long ago that people were isolating from each other to protect against spreading COVID-19. Seniors were especially vulnerable, so additional precautions were taken to keep them safe. Yet although this became the new norm out of necessity, the dangers of a solitary lifestyle for seniors are significant.

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Traditions Health

JUNE 20, 2023

Traditions Health of Glen Allen, VA Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Glen Allen, VA 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 health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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Melodia Hospice

JUNE 20, 2023

7 Stages of Dementia Before Death Dementia is a broad term for a decline in mental abilities that lasts a long time or doesn’t end. Symptoms include memory loss, trouble making decisions, and changes in behavior. 60%–80% of dementia cases have Alzheimer’s. Over 5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s, the 6th most significant cause of mortality … 7 Stages of Dementia Before Death Read More » The post 7 Stages of Dementia Before Death appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospice Quinte Executive Board members (from left to right) President Kim Lander, Vice President Stan Dafoe, and Treasurer Breanne Matthews. Hospice Quinte held our Annual General Meeting at Occasions by the Bay on the evening of June 20, 2023, The highlight of the evening was the announcement of our plans to apply for funding to expand the number of beds at the Stan Klemencic Care Centre by four.

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 20, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Gabapentin is structurally related to GABA, but it is not thought to influence synthesis or uptake of GABA. Gabapentin-binding sites have been found throughout the brain in relation to presynaptic voltage-gated calcium channels.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

JUNE 20, 2023

If you attended the 18th World Congress of the EAPC in Rotterdam last week you will need to complete the congress evaluation form before you can get your certificate of attendance. Certificates will be emailed to those who have completed the form over the next few weeks. If you have completed the form, you do not need to do anything else at the moment.

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1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospice care plays a significant role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team. With their expertise in addressing psychosocial needs, advocating for patient rights, and facilitating crucial conversations, social workers offer compassionate support to patients a

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Minority Nurse

JUNE 20, 2023

Britney Daniels, RN, MSN, is a Black queer ER nurse from Chicago who is passionate about social justice and healthcare equity. She’s also the author of Journal of a Black Queer Nurse , a memoir about her experiences navigating the inequities she faced as an ER nurse on the front lines of COVID-19. Minority Nurse spoke with Daniels to learn more about her memoir and what she hopes readers can learn about what nurses of color experience at work.

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Nurse.com

JUNE 20, 2023

Discrimination and difficulty accessing healthcare persist. Here’s what some nurses are doing to bridge the gap in LGBTQ+ health disparities. As a queer nurse and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) nurse educator, Clare Madrigal, BSN, RN, knows the disparities and barriers that LGBTQ+ patients face in accessing health care.

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