Hospice News

JULY 5, 2022

The availability of post-acute resources, including hospice and palliative care, has a significant impact on hospital readmissions, but greater coordination among providers could drive improvement. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) penalizes hospitals for readmissions rates that exceed certain thresholds, but the agency does not account for the supply of post-acute providers available to patients in a providers’ service region.

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AlayaCare

JULY 5, 2022

Across the United States, 16 percent of residents are over the age of 65 -- and by 2060, it’s expected that one in four Americans will be in the retirement zone. This aging society presents challenges and opportunities across a wide swath of industries and sectors. It’s hard to imagine a market more invested in this population than home care, where demand is surging, and agencies strategize on staying competitive and capitalizing on this moment in time.

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Hospice News

JULY 5, 2022

Iowa-based Hospice of Washington County is rebuilding and relocating its administrative offices, which also houses the provider’s palliative care clinic. Executives have high hopes that the new location will not only improve patient access, but also staffing efficiencies. The hospice received a $60,464 grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship to fund the rebuild, part of a statewide water quality improvement project.

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AJN Off the Charts

JULY 5, 2022

“If nurses understand the purpose of cardiac devices and the care of patients receiving them, they will be better equipped to teach patients to be confident in their own self-care.” When I was an RN in the cardiac electrophysiology lab, we frequently performed device implants or procedures for patients with heart failure. When giving report to the telemetry nurses, I often felt I didn’t have enough time to fully explain the background for the procedures we performed.

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Hospice News

JULY 5, 2022

Despite hitting a brief slump at this year’s start, hospice merger and acquisition activity still managed to outpace other health care sectors. . Strong hospice and home health consolidation continued during the first quarter of 2022, according to a recent report from Provident Healthcare Partners. Both private equity firms and strategic investors remained “bullish” on home-based and hospice care.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JULY 5, 2022

The Harvesting Hope for Hospice Quinte Charity Car Rally will be an event you won't want to miss! Hosted at Grills Orchard on September 24th at 10:00 AM. Enjoy a fun-filled day doing a scavenger hunt throughout Quinte West and Belleville, prizes and trophies will be awarded during this timed event!

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Diversity Nursing

JULY 5, 2022

Art therapy is a growing trend throughout hospitals in the United States. Art therapy is an evidenced-based practice that supports the emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being of patients of all ages through the therapeutic use of art-making. These programs use a wide range of outlets such as drawing, painting, sculpting, collage, and photography as tools to: Process feelings about a new diagnosis.

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Palliverse

JULY 5, 2022

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash. Each place has its way of doing things and when people from different cultures intersect there may be clashes and discord. Some cultures will under-treat, and others will over-treat. Where will Goldilocks feel most comfortable? Too much of a good thing isn’t always a good thing. The most expensive treatments aren’t always the most effective.

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Today's Caregiver

JULY 5, 2022

Just breathe…inhale and exhale…again and again and again. Sounds too simple, but you must begin somewhere. Often times I do my best thinking during these time-outs. I remove myself from my caregiving tasks and find some privacy.

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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

JULY 5, 2022

Your brand messaging defines your home care company. It gives consumers a gut feeling about what your company believes in and stands for. It is the specific values and benefits that your company promises that causes consumers and job seekers align with your company instead of the competition. It’s critical to do the hard work of developing your brand messaging, Read More.

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Comforcare Home Care

JULY 5, 2022

Whether it's family vacation, family reunions, emergencies or holiday celebrations traveling with a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. Here are 10 tips to help family and caregivers prepare to lessen stress and travel safely. Allow extra time - whether driving in a car or taking a flight, your loved one may need extra time to feel comfortable in the new environment.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 5, 2022

Category: Fundamentals Diuretics decrease preload by reducing the volume overload. An extrarenal effect is an increase in venous capacity, with resultant redistribution of venous blood away from the lungs, which results in a decrease in pulmonary capillary pressure.

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