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UzObi CEO Sederstrom: Startup Draws ‘Ethical Blueprint’ to Reduce ACP Disparities

Hospice News

Early access to advance care planning can be a stepping stone to greater health equity among underserved communities. But an ethical and inclusive approach to goals-of-care is critical to reaching these populations, according to Nneka Sederstrom, co-founder and CEO of UzObi, Inc. UzObi, an advance care planning tech startup, began operations in January 2022.

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AlayaCare Modernizes Home Care in Newfoundland & Labrador

AlayaCare

Home-based care technology will connect all aspects of subsidized home care in Newfoundland and Labrador — integrating and standardizing measurable data intelligence for regional health authorities, service providers, and family caregivers in province-wide digital healthcare transformation. MONTRÉAL , Nov. 8, 2022 – AlayaCare , a leading home care technology provider, announced today that the province of Newfoundland & Labrador has procured AlayaCare as its preferred solutions pro

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HHS Moving into 2023 with Eyes on Health Equity, Public-Private Partnerships in Value-Based Programs

Hospice News

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has set its sights on the long-term expansion of value-based reimbursement, as well as advancing health equity. Going forward, this could mean greater collaboration with private-sector payers and providers. . Also on the table is the question of how to meet the needs of Medicare beneficiaries who increasingly seek to receive care in their homes, according to Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) Director Elizabeth Fowler.

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What you need to know about the home health value-based purchasing

AlayaCare

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services predicts that health spending will grow at an average annual rate of 5.4 percent for 2019-28 and to reach $6.2 trillion by 2028, according to the guide Value-Based Purchasing and the Role of Home Care Technology. While the U.S. routinely ranks first in the world in healthcare spending, indicators show that health performance in the country lags well behind other comparable nations.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest by Physicians Creating the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines: An Epilogue

Pallimed

by Chad D. Kollas, MD, Beverly Schechtman and Carrie Judy Several important developments have occurred since the publication of our article, “ Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest by Physicians Creating the CDC Opioid Prescribing Guidelines: Bad Faith or Incompetence?” in Pallimed on September 12, 2022 (1). Most notably, this includes the publication of the 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain (2), which updated the guidance previously provided by the 2016 CDC Guide

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UW Medical Center 1st in U.S. to Earn Nursing Distinction

Daily Nurse

The University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake in Seattle has become the first hospital in the U.S. to earn seven consecutive “Magnet” designations for gold-standard nursing excellence, as defined by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). UW Medical Center also was the hospital chosen to inaugurate the Magnet designation program in 1994.

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A Special UK Wildcat Surprises Young Patient

The Bucket-List Blog

Our stories about meaningful experiences are written as they unfold. Therefore, most stories are in the present tense. Some of the patients in these stories are no longer with us. They, and their families, gave us permission to share their experience with you. For those who have since passed, we share these in their memories with deep appreciation for what they have taught us about life and living.

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NHPCO Welcomes Senate Proclamation Honoring National Hospice and Palliative Care Month

NHPCO

For Immediate Release. November 29, 2022 . (Alexandria, Va) – This week, the U.S. Senate officially recognized November as National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its affiliate group, the Hospice Action Network (HAN), express our gratitude for this important recognition of the essential work of hospice and palliative care providers and volunteers across the country. 2022 marks the fortieth anniversary of the first Proclamation

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Senior Care – Winter Safety Tips

Comfort Home Care

As the temperature outside begins to drop, it’s important to take extra precautions to ensure that seniors stay warm and safe. Snow, ice, and cold temperatures can all pose potential health risks for seniors. So, it’s essential to be prepared and seek advice from your home health aide or those who specialize in senior care in the Rockville area.

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Things You Will Have To Do Every Day as a Nurse

Caregiver Support Services

Millions of nurses in the US work tirelessly to help make the lives of their patients easier and aid in their healing. While it is no secret that every day in the healthcare world will look completely different, there are some consistencies. If you want to enter the medical field, you might want to know about the main things you will have to do every day as a nurse.

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Meet Our Newest Wellness Team Member: Katie Sells

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

We’d love to give a huge welcome to our newest Wellness Team member, Katie Sells! We’re excited to have her join the Freedom Home Care team over at the Sheridan at Green Oaks. She has experience is a caregiver and is eager to start her new role. Learn more about her below with a Q&A: Questions & Answers. Q: Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals As antacids are minimally absorbed and work locally in the GI tract, the most frequent side effects are chalky taste, cramps, constipation (aluminum-containing products) or diarrhea (magnesium-containing products).

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Creating an Advance Care Plan Series with The Conversation Project, Episode 5

The Heart of Hospice

We’re wrapping up our Advance Care Plan Series in collaboration with the amazing team from The Conversation Project from IHI, sharing the lessons we learned during our advance care planning process. Creating an advance care plan is not an easy task, even if you’re not in the middle of a serious illness. Family dynamics have … Continue reading "Creating an Advance Care Plan Series with The Conversation Project, Episode 5".

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Proper Hand Offs Can Keep You Out of Court

Nurse.com

A nurse says she failed to recognize a patient’s cardiac rhythm change and, as a result, was suspended and reported to the state board of nursing. According to the nurse, the patient was asymptomatic and had a rate that was within normal limits while she was monitoring him. She also stated that other staff members who had been involved in more egregious incidents only received an incident report.