Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Taylor Forsythe, senior vice president of strategy and performance management at Traditions Health, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Jonathan Nover, MBA, RN Vice President of Nursing | Emergency Services Mount Sinai Health System, New York City The problem. In early July 2024, a nationwide blood culture bottle shortage was announced. At the Mount Sinai Health System, specifically for our eight emergency departments (ED), naturally high utilizers, it was critical to devise contingency plans to reduce utilization and preserve supplies.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Disruptive reimbursement and regulatory challenges are top of mind for today’s hospice c-suite executives, who recently sat down with Hospice News to discuss what they see as the largest hurdles to sustainable end-of-life care delivery. Reimbursement pressures and changes among the most significant concerns for today’s hospices, according to Kristen Yntema, president and CEO of AuthoraCare Collective.

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American In-Home Care

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

When a loved one receives a COPD diagnosis, it's not just their life that changes—it’s a shift for the whole family. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a progressive lung disease that makes breathing increasingly complex over time. Understanding how to support your loved one can make this journey smoother for both of you. These tips will help the person you love breathe easier with COPD – and provide you with peace of mind.

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Caregiverology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Choosing the right senior living community becomes an important decision as people age.

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Caregiver Support Services

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In-home health aides are becoming an essential part of elderly care as they provide much-needed support for families and caregiving professionals. These aides offer a personalized touch that can make a significant difference in the quality of life for sick or aging individuals. They help foster independence while overseeing safety and comfort in familiar surroundings.

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Today's Caregiver

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

From the California wildfires to Hurricane Beryl in the Gulf of Mexico to the tornadoes that devastated parts of Oklahoma and Iowa this year, the United States is no stranger to natural disasters.

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Caregiverology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

If doctors are the backbone of our healthcare system, it wouldnt be wrong to call the nurses its heart.

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Today's Caregiver

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Everyone ages 6 months and older should get the 2024–2025 COVID-19 vaccine. This includes people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine before and people who have had COVID-19.

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Caregiverology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Caring for your elderly parent after a knee replacement requires both a strategic plan and compassionate support to ensure a smooth recovery.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Registration for the next EAPC Congress, top be held in Helsinki in May 2025 is now open! Important information: To avail of the EAPC members discount fee, you will need to enter a code at checkout. This code is available from your national association. Individual EAPC members can get the code directly from EAPC. Who is eligible for the discount? Individual EAPC members who have an active EAPC membership in place to cover the 29 – 31 May 2025.

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Caregiverology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Supporting a single parent through the loss of their partner is both a compassionate and delicate task.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing A patent airway is essential for adequate ventilation and oxygenation. If a patient is unable to maintain a patent airway, the airway should be established by using repositioning, chin lift, jaw thrust, or insertion of an oral or nasal airway.

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Caregiverology

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Managing a demanding work schedule alongside the responsibility of caring for aging parents with mental health issues is a formidable challenge.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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HPNA podcast

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode, HPNA and HPNF board members Rikki Hooper and Yvonne Ruathaiwat expand on their perspectives and experiences regarding the palliative continuum of care, and how they break down the silos between palliative care and hospice. About the Speakers: Moderator: Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF Featuring: Richelle (Rikki) Hooper, MBA, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, NE-BC, FPCN Yvonne Ruathaiwat, RN, MSN, GCNS-BC, NE-BC Rikki Nugent Hooper MBA, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN® NE-BC, FPCN Rikki Hoope

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

California-based Hoffmann Hospice has established a grief camp designed for children and teens who are mourning a first responder. The nonprofit first launched the camp in 2023 with a second iteration planned for this year. The organization expects 10 to 12 participants in 2024, compared to about 30 for their more general grief programs for children, according to Ryan D’Amato, family support manager for Hoffmann Hospice.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Patients with some respiratory conditions often do not receive outpatient palliative care and have relatively higher rates of intensive care admissions than those with other illnesses. This includes patients with lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and a condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to a recent study published in the pulmonology journal CHEST.

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