Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
One of the defining principles of hospice care is honoring the wishes of terminally ill patients. Now, with increasing frequency, a health care provider’s failure to honor those directives can lead to litigation or penalties by regulators. These issues come into play when a health care provider does not adhere to a patients’ advance care plan.
AlayaCare
JUNE 17, 2022
What’s the best way to pay those who deliver home care services? The issue remains elusive when it comes to firm answers. It also remains a point of seemingly endless debate and consternation, which isn’t surprising when so much money, deep implications, and sensitivities collide in one discussion. But there’s no longer denying what’s happening in countries like the United States.
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Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
As more health care reimbursement migrates towards value-based payment models, providers will need to master the art of care coordination. Seriously ill patients can easily fall through the cracks in a fragmented health care system, leading to poorer outcomes and costly hospital stays and emergency department visits. Closing these gaps is a rising priority in payment model demonstrations by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
HopeHealth
JUNE 17, 2022
University of Rhode Island and HopeHealth partner on new palliative nursing fellowship FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 13, 2022 South Kingstown, RI -- The University of Rhode Island (URI) and HopeHealth have partnered to support aspiring nurses in one of health care’s fastest-growing specialties: palliative care. The two organizations were selected to pilot the Susan D.
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Hospice News
JUNE 17, 2022
Patient eligibility is a frequent focus of hospice audits, but it can be a challenging point for providers to prove. With that in mind, providers should proactively prepare for patient-eligibility questions, especially as government watchdogs crack down on bad actors. Aside from strong documentation, insight from hospice physicians around patient conditions is a key defense in appealing audits, experts say.
Nurse.com
JUNE 17, 2022
Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.
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Nurse.com
JUNE 17, 2022
Whether you’re a new nurse, a nurse transitioning to a specialty area, or a knowledgeable nurse seeking to share your wisdom, nurse mentorships are invaluable for both mentors and mentees. When thinking about nurse mentorships, many may consider this term synonymous with preceptorship. While preceptorships share similarities with nurse mentorships, they’re vastly different.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 17, 2022
On an average day, Nurses interact with many patients, their families and friends, and exchange information with numerous healthcare staff. It is critical to be a good communicator because medical errors will occur if providers aren't all on the same page about patients' diagnoses, treatment plans, etc. Some effective communication skills every Nurse should possess: VERBAL.
Palliverse
JUNE 17, 2022
Photo by Joshua Fernandez on Unsplash. I was introducing myself to a new patient. He asked, “Can you speak Mandarin.”. I replied, “Yes, I can.”. “Where are you from?”. “I was born here.”. “What people do you belong to?”. “Hakka.”. “Really? Me too.”. “My family are originally from Guandong Province, Meixian County.”. “Mine too.”. “Wow, we could be cousins.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 17, 2022
Once again, DailyNurse is publishing a series of blog posts on nursing issues in the developing world by MScN nursing students at the Karachi, Pakistan campus of the Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery. These articles were written as part of a class assignment that involved composing and submitting short research articles for publication […].
Euro-American Connections & Homecare
JUNE 17, 2022
We are so proud to announce that in May, our caregiver Maria B., has completed a total of 39 industry-relevant courses through our partner learning platform, In The Know. Our team is proud to recognize her efforts and dedication by taking the time to learn skills on how to provide better care to her clients. To learn more about our learning platform and its contents call us today at 860-829-0208.
NHPCO
JUNE 17, 2022
For Immediate Release. June 17, 2022. After five years as the President & CEO of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), Edo Banach has decided to step down from that role at the end of August. Norman McRae, Chair of the NHPCO Board of Directors, said, “Edo came to NHPCO with the skills and expertise needed at a time of transition in the hospice and palliative care community and in the direction of NHPCO and our advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Network.
Nurse Nacole
JUNE 17, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Coronary artery disease, hypertension and idiopathic cardiomyopathy are the most frequently cited risk factors for heart failure. Acute conditions that may result in heart failure include MI, arrhythmias, pulmonary embolism and sepsis.
The Heart of Hospice
JUNE 17, 2022
In episode 3 of our Patient Rights series, we’re talking about the right to choose a physician to manage a patient’s care while on hospice. When receiving hospice care, the patient or decision-maker has the right to choose which physician will manage care. The hospice agency is required to let the patient know he can … Continue reading "Know Your Patient Rights Series #3, Heartbeat Episode 292".
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