Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

This article is sponsored by CareXM. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Kristy Fisher, Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations at CareXM, to learn how hospice providers are doing more with less in an effort to add time back into nurses’ days so they can focus on patients. She explains how CareXM is supporting this initiative with technology solutions like Care Triage to improve the care experience for patients, families and caregivers, and she provides an outlook on the tr

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Caring Senior Service

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It encompasses how you feel toward yourself and others, how you cope with stress, and how you make good choices. Good mental health is important for everyone — no matter what your age or stage in life. Here are some universal tips to boost your mental health.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) , there are more than 355,000 licensed nurse practitioners (NPs) in the United States and 96.2% of them prescribe medications. The demand for NPs’ services continues to increase — but so, too, can their liability risks. In the following case , an NP’s actions raised many questions and led to a negligence lawsuit.

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Solace

OCTOBER 10, 2022

“Cleaning the closets and drawers after someone dies is one of the hardest things to do,” Gabby Jimenez recently wrote about dealing with a loved one’s belongings after they’re gone. “Some people leave it for weeks or months because they just can’t bring themselves to do it yet … and others move everything right away because they can’t bear to look at it.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2022

During her last rotation as a nursing student at an outpatient program for severely mentally ill patients, Dawn Bounds found her calling as a psychiatric nurse. She reflects on those days early into a new journey as an assistant professor at the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. “I loved it – to sit and talk […].

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At the time my husband initially requested Medicaid for his mom, Carol’s only source of income was her $870 a month Social Security check. After weeks of waiting for a reply, Medicaid rejected her application because she made ‘too much money.’ Through Carol’s multi-year cancer journey, my husband reapplied five times. Every request was declined. The post If Mom Doesn’t Get Approved for Medicaid, Then Who Does?!

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Together for Short Lives

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Talking about death can be extremely difficult, but these short questions and answers outline how important it is for parents to speak about their baby and how you can support them when they are going through the unimaginable. In this blog, mum, Lorna, talks to us about her beautiful daughter Essie and how she would […]. The post Q&A: How to talk to someone who has lost their baby appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nurse Nacole

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Category: Fundamentals Upper respiratory tract infections (URIs), including the common cold and rhinosinusitis, are some of the most common problems seen in primary care. URIs are usually self-limiting, minor illnesses that account for half of all acute illnesses.

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Comforcare Home Care

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to AARP 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. Our main goal is to keep elderly loved ones happy, independent and safe. Staying in their own home for as long as possible can lead to a less stressful life for aging parents and loved ones. 10 Reasons to keep your elderly loved ones at home: Home is familiar and comforting preventing stressful life changes or moves.

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Hospice Promise

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Lorie, one of our CNAs, does an incredible job at giving each of her patients the compassion and care they deserve. For us, it’s more than a job. Providing companionship, socialization, and emotional support fuels our passion, and we are forever grateful to support our community through Hospice. The post Patient Family Gratitude appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Five hospice providers made Inc. magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the United States. . The providers tapped by Inc. span the nation. They include Texas-headquartered Traditions Health, Bridge Home Health & Hospice and Healthflex Home Health & Hospice, both in California. Philadelphia-based All-American Home Care and Innovative Homecare Solutions in Illinois also appeared on the list.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is mulling over the creation of a National Directory of Healthcare Providers and Services (NDH). . Through a recent request for information (RFI), the agency is seeking insight on how a CMS-led directory could reduce the burden on providers and payers by creating a single, centralized system that would promote real-time accuracy for patients.

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