Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2024
An intensive care unit (ICU) stay often challenges everyone involved. Integrating palliative care could alleviate some of the suffering through symptom management, improved communication about goals and treatment, and better training and resources for staff. As ICU admissions in the final year of life become increasingly common, the need for better holistic critical care is growing.
Life & Death Matters
JANUARY 31, 2024
The new LDM Digital Library has been in the works for months and we are so happy that we could incorporate many of the features that students and Instructor have been asking for! Let’s take a look at how this new library will will change the way students use the LDM resources in their educational […] The post The New LDM Digital Library.
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Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2024
The Texas-based home health and hospice company VitalCaring Group was built largely through acquisitions, and the company expects to step up that strategy in 2024 with an emphasis on hospice. VitalCaring came on the scene in July 2021, when its three principal owners — April Anthony, former CEO of Encompass Health’s (NYSE: EHC) home health and hospice business, and the private equity firms Vistria Group and Nautic Partners — purchased an undisclosed home health agency in Louisiana.
Life & Death Matters
JANUARY 31, 2024
Written by Michelle O’Rourke Much is written about the ‘science’ of good palliative care. This includes elements of pain and symptom management, principles of disease management, and an understanding of the psychological and social implications for the patient and their loved ones with regards to loss and grief. We would all agree that it is important […] The post Our Palliative Presence: Inspirational Wisdom from Henri Nouwen appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
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Hospice News
JANUARY 31, 2024
Palliative care, pediatric end-of-life care and end-of-life doula (EOLD) services are top of mind for hospices that are diversifying their services in 2024. Fewer than half of 143 respondents to Hospice News’ 2024 Outlook Survey , conducted with Homecare Homebase, reported that their hospice organizations would pursue new care types this year. But the aim of their service diversification efforts may indicate future trends.
Together for Short Lives
JANUARY 31, 2024
As reported yesterday in the Health Service Journal, NHS England has told integrated care boards, the NHS bodies responsible for planning and funding care in England, that they can spend some ring-fenced budgets meant for specific services elsewhere, as part of its financial reset. One of those areas is the children’s palliative care match funding […] The post NHS financial reset sends worrying message to seriously ill children and families appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
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Living Assistance Services
JANUARY 31, 2024
While many seniors live independently, some find it easier than others. In most cases, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) become more.
Nurse Nacole
JANUARY 31, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Hypoxemia from suctioning may cause increased ICP, dysrhythmias or even death. Several factors contribute to suctioning-related hypoxia, including interruption of mechanical ventilation, aspiration of air and suctioning-related atelectasis.
Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions
JANUARY 31, 2024
Think back to a time when you needed to choose a service provider to help you with a sensitive situation. Perhaps it was a healthcare provider. You likely placed a high value on hearing encouraging stories from others who have used that provider or hearing the provider talk about how they’ve helped others in your circumstance. The same is. Read More The post The Power of Personal Stories in Home Care Marketing appeared first on corecubed.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JANUARY 31, 2024
You can use these wheels with your clients or use them as helpful prompts for your use during your conversations. PDFs After the Diagnosis Wheel Pressing Problem Wheel Care Plan Help Inspiration Wheel Organize Family and Help Wheel Transition Plan Communicating Wheel Worry Wheel Plan Wheel The post Caregiving Wheels (CSN) first appeared on The Caregiving Years Training Academy.
Palliverse
JANUARY 31, 2024
Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash Words need to be chosen carefully. We don’t want to cause distress or harm from the things that we say. We have to be mindful of others’ reactions to what we have told them. We need to be clear with the message that we are trying to broadcast. We need to say what we mean and mean what we say. The same is true when it comes to talking about death and dying.
Hospice Chaplaincy
JANUARY 31, 2024
Dr. Saul Ebema There was a time when I visited a hospice patient. The family seemed concerned that he had withdrawn himself from a lot of family activities. Mr. J used to be very outgoing but as his illness progressed, he begun to withdraw from a lot of social activities.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
JANUARY 31, 2024
In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske is joined by friend and industry veteran Kim Skehan. In this wide-ranging conversation, they explore not only the recent survey reforms but the ways in which Kim’s decades of work as a survey consultant to hospices and home health agencies shape how she approaches her new role leading accreditation at CHAP.
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