Hospice News
MAY 30, 2023
Though nonprofit hospices now represent a smaller slice of the industry than in years past, they continue to care for more than half of patients in the United States who elect the benefit. The number of hospices operating nationwide rose to 5,3,58 in 2021, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission. This is a 6% increase from the prior year, driven by a rising number of for-profits entering the market.
AlayaCare
MAY 30, 2023
89% of employees who had an effective onboarding experience are engaged at work and are 30x more likely to feel overall job satisfaction compared to employees who feel their onboarding process was lacking. BambooHR, ‘ The Definitive Guide to Onboarding ’ Effective home care software training and onboarding are crucial for the success of any home care agency that is adopting new technology.
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Hospice News
MAY 30, 2023
Los Angeles-based Hospice Home Care recently rolled out a scholarship program for hospice aides in a move towards building career pathways and improving retention. Two hospice home care aides who have existing relationships with the organization will each receive a $1,000 scholarship to help advance their careers in the field by the end of this year.
Daily Nurse
MAY 30, 2023
Being a nurse is rarely a static experience as new technology, techniques, and standards regularly evolve and emerge to influence patient care. Understandably, it can be quite challenging to keep up with industry developments when nurses are already under pressure to meet the immediate needs of their patients and the priorities of the facilities where they work.
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Hospice News
MAY 30, 2023
For Center to Advance Palliative Care’s CEO Brynn Bowman, palliative care represents a fundamental shift in health care delivery as it continues to grow and make an impact on facilities and patients. As a CAPC strategist and recognized leader in palliative care education, Bowman’s work has been instrumental in fostering clinician engagement strategies to equip the U.S. health care workforce with the skills necessary to care for seriously ill patients and their families.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 30, 2023
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month , a time to raise awareness about hearing health and promote strategies for preventing hearing loss. Hearing loss is a common condition among seniors, impacting their quality of life and interpersonal connections. Let’s explore the prevalence of hearing loss among seniors, its primary causes, and practical steps seniors can take to protect and preserve their hearing.
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Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MAY 30, 2023
How to Know it May be Time for Hospice Watching someone you love suffer from Alzheimer’s or another memory debilitating illness is incredibly difficult, and it can be even more challenging to decide when it’s time to consider hospice care. Here, we are sharing five signs it may be the right time to consider the The post Alzheimer’s and Hospice appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Hospice News
MAY 30, 2023
This article is sponsored by Homecare Homebase. In this Voices Interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, Chief Clinical Officer, Homecare Homebase, to talk about why clinicians are pitted against their technology resources, driven by a desire to spend their time helping people, not documenting. Brandy Sparkman-Beierle shares important strategies for leveraging technology to achieve clinician satisfaction and operational excellence, including psychological safety, d
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 30, 2023
The June issue of AJN is now live. Here are some articles in this issue that we’d like to highlight. Note that some may be free only to subscribers. Initiating Virtual Nursing in General Inpatient Care This article describes how one hospital developed a virtual RN role for experienced nurses to support bedside RNs and patients on designated general care inpatient units.
AT Home Care & Hospice
MAY 30, 2023
How to Know it May be Time for Hospice Watching someone you love suffer from Alzheimer’s or another memory debilitating illness is incredibly difficult, and it can be even more challenging to decide when it’s time to consider hospice care. Here, we are sharing five signs it may be the right time to consider the The post Alzheimer’s and Hospice appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
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Home Care Pulse
MAY 30, 2023
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Traditions Health
MAY 30, 2023
Traditions Health of Tucson, AZ Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Tucson has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Elder Care Matters
MAY 30, 2023
With 11 controlling owners of NFL franchises 75 years and older, the next few years will see many teams changing ownership, and the perils of NFL Estate Planning will play out off the field. Ten years before his death, the Denver Bronco’s owner Pat Bowlen did what he was supposed to do. He met with… The post PERILS OF NFL ESTATE PLANNING appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
MAY 30, 2023
Dr Simone Veronese, co-chair of the group gives this group update: The EAPC Reference Group for Neurology has been busy over the last few months and is increasingly involved in activities, projects and ideas within the neuropalliative care world. The EAPC has a close relationship with the European Academy of Neurology and in February 2023 palliative care was chosen by the EAN as the topic of the month.
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Palliverse
MAY 30, 2023
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The Caregiving Years Training Academy
MAY 30, 2023
Businessweek published an article today about Papa: Assault Allegations Plague a $1.4 Billion Home Eldercare Startup. I started following Papa more closely after its November 2021 round of funding. It raised $150 million for a total of $240 million and a valuation of $1.4 billion. Papa’s platform matches older adults and others who may need assistance with “Papa Pals” who can perform tasks like meal prep, light housework and transportation, besides offering companionship.
Home Care Pulse
MAY 30, 2023
Ep.15: How to Use Your Lead Generation Strategy to Drive Revenue in 2023 John Wilson, Sales Strategy & Account Management at A Place for Mom, discusses what a successful lead generation strategy looks like, how it compares to traditional advertising, and how to select a lead generation service. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript Linda Leekley ( 00:08 ): Hi everyone, this is Linda Leekley, chief Clinical Officer from hcp.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 30, 2023
Category: Fundamentals The selection of the ideal anti-epileptic drug (AED) depends on several factors, including seizure type and the age and sex of the patient. Treatment with AEDs a confirmed diagnosis and the patient has experienced two or more seizures.
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