Hospice News

MAY 27, 2022

Regulators have been zeroing in on longer lengths of stay in hospice, but patients with dementia may be caught in the crossfire. . Two policy changes have corresponded with reductions in hospice enrollment among dementia patients, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found. These include the audit system created by Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act of 2014, and the two-tiered reimbursement for routine home care that reduced payment amoun

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AJN Off the Charts

MAY 27, 2022

Once again, we are sickened by another school shooting and the loss of children and teachers who tried to protect them from being mowed down by an assault weapon in the hands of an 18-year-old boy. This time Uvalde, Texas, is grieving for 19 children and two teachers, and it’s less than two weeks since a shooting in a Buffalo grocery store left 10 dead.

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Hospice News

MAY 27, 2022

Widespread consolidation continues in the hospice space, but the industry’s staff shortage is having a greater influence on M&A decisions. Despite a cool down in early 2022, many expect the hospice M&A market to rebound in the second half of the year. Last year saw a record-number of hospice deals, and many of those buyers focused on integrating those assets during the first quarter.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 27, 2022

Nursing diversity and inclusion have become a top priority for healthcare organizations. To provide the best possible care for your patients, ideally, nurses would come from all walks of life and represent the communities they serve. The Benefits of Nursing Diversity for Organizations. Nursing diversity and inclusion can benefit your healthcare organization in several ways.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MAY 27, 2022

May was a great month, we had some great weather and so many amazing caregivers! Being a caregiver means so much to our Freedom Home Care staff. You are all heroes to us! This month Freedom Home Care wants to introduce you to Diane. Learn more below: Meet Diane Hammond, Caregiver of the Month! Diane Hammond was born in Detroit, Michigan. She has been in Illinois for the past thirty nine years.

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Nurse.com

MAY 27, 2022

Those of you who are school nurses know the many challenges you face on a daily basis surrounding the health of your students. I have written about several of these challenges, including assessing if a student is well enough to drive home from school and when your actions can breach a student’s privacy. One particular challenge is when you care for an insulin-dependent diabetic student.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 27, 2022

Category: Fundamentals Beta-blockers are very effective in managing angina. They reduce the workload of the heart and decrease overall myocardial oxygen demand and consumption through antagonism of adrenergic receptors.

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The Heart of Hospice

MAY 27, 2022

Bereavement care is part of hospice, but what exactly is it, who does it, and what should it look like? Hospice agencies in the U.S. are required to offer bereavement services to families and loved ones of patients who die on hospice service. For up to 13 months after the death, families receive support for … Continue reading "What You Need to Know About Bereavement Services, Heartbeat Episode 289".

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 27, 2022

Why Should Healthcare Be Committed to Diversity in their Workforce? Diversity within healthcare is essential in delivering competent and inclusive patient care. Individuals from all walks of life enter hospitals and clinics daily to seek medical care. To provide these individuals with the best medical care possible, we must be able to relate to them properly.

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