Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2023

As the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) advances new payment models and care delivery systems, should place more emphasis on Medicare Advantage, according to SCAN Group CEO Dr. Sachin Jain. The sheer number of beneficiaries enrolled in MA warrants a ramped-up approach to innovation within the program, Jain said. More than 28 million were enrolled in MA during 2022, about 48% of the total Medicare population, according to Kaiser Health Foundation.

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Aging Life Care Association

JANUARY 23, 2023

Dr. Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures. Below is first in a two-part series of a caregivers guide to oral care. … Continue reading Caregivers Guide to Oral Care → The post Caregivers Guide to Oral Care appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2023

Texas-based Dell Children’s Medical Center and has partnered with Hand to Hold to strengthen mental health support for families receiving home-based pediatric hospice care. The partnership has been a year in the making. The two organizations last December piloted an in-hospital support program for neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) families in Austin, Texas.

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AlayaCare

JANUARY 23, 2023

Elevating the User Experience: How we improved our mobile app at AlayaCare From Good to Great: User-centric mobiles app improvements When you partner with AlayaCare, system updates are good news. And we’ve recently made some improvements to the AlayaCare Caregiver mobile app that we’re especially excited to share with our customers. Day in, and day out, our mission is to deliver the most people-centered software for care providers.

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Life & Death Matters

JANUARY 23, 2023

We know that all healthcare providers need to meet the basic competencies for integrating a palliative approach into care. Developing some of those competencies is required by PSWs and Nurses in their core curriculum. But, we hear that students are anxious about providing palliative care and learning to care for the body after death. We […] The post Why weave a palliative approach through core curriculum?

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Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2023

The next episode of our podcast, Elevate, is now available! Hospice News sits down with Meg Pekarske, partner at law firm Husch Blackwell, to discuss the hospice regulatory outlook in 2023 and what compliance challenges and concerns are on the horizon. Apple Podcasts Soundcloud The post Podcast #21: Meg Pekarske, Partner, Husch Blackwell appeared first on Hospice News.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2023

Adaptability, organization, and communication are among the skills you bring to patient care every day and are some of the same qualities that can help you succeed away from the hospital as a nurse entrepreneur. Nurses have a variety of traits that qualify them for an entrepreneurial path.

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Caring Senior Service

JANUARY 23, 2023

Based on a survey conducted by Caring Senior Service, caregivers and senior care companies that refer their clients to home care companies cite the same the top 3 concerns of families with elderly loved ones: inability to pay for services, lack of adequate care, and elder abuse. Dive into the poll results to learn more.

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Home Care Pulse

JANUARY 23, 2023

HCP WEBINAR Staying Compliant in 2023: What You Need to Know About West Virginia’s Training Requirements Tuesday February 14th, 2023 Tuesday February 14th, 2023 Tuesday February 14th 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min Are you ready to meet and exceed state training requirements in 2023? Join HCP as we dive into the training requirements in West Virginia and learn what the top healthcare providers are doing to differentiate themselves.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

JANUARY 23, 2023

Just the other day, I was drinking a latte (decaf I'm an unapologetic caffeine lightweight), and I realized that there's a very appropriate metaphor related to nurses, nursing, and a perfectly brewed latte. It may sound silly, but it may be more apt than you imagine at first. So, think about a latte for a moment; its base is espresso, a rich, dense shot of coffee awesomeness that boasts deep flavor and a cultural history worthy of movies, books, and a great number of rabid fans around the world.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

JANUARY 23, 2023

For many older adults, medical tests can present challenges. Learn tips to advocate for a senior here. There is frequently nothing “routine” about a routine medical checkup. You may arrive to your appointment perfectly fine, but leave with orders for blood work along with other medical tests a doctor recommends to help keep you as healthy as possible.

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Palliverse

JANUARY 23, 2023

Photo by Dieter Pelz on Unsplash Every summer the hospice is visited by thousands of flies. We are situated next to a big park and flies are a constant presence in the warmer months. They can be really annoying for our patients who may be too weak and tired to fend them off. Their family members may also have troubled keeping the flies away. Every summer I have said that I would bring in an electric bug-zapping racquet to deal with the flies.

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Nurse Nacole

JANUARY 23, 2023

Category: Infectious Diseases Extensive clinical experience shows that ceftriaxone is safe and effective for treating uncomplicated gonorrhea at all sites, with a cure rate of 99.1% in clinical trials for uncomplicated urogenital and anorectal infections.

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HomeTouch

JANUARY 23, 2023

When elderly patients are discharged from the hospital, they often need help with transitioning back into their home environment. One way to ensure their safe and comfortable transition is by creating a care package filled with helpful items that can help them adjust to life at home. Here’s how you can create a care package […] The post Care Package for Elderly Patients Leaving the Hospital appeared first on Hometouch.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 23, 2023

Common Questions About Hospice Care Coming to terms that a loved one may require hospice care to manage symptoms and provide social and psychological support at the end of their life can be difficult. Below are common questions you should ask to determine whether hospice care is the appropriate fit for your loved one. What Is Hospice? The thought of dying is often frightening for many individuals.

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Euro-American Connections & Homecare

JANUARY 23, 2023

Most older adults want to continue living in their own homes rather than move in with a relative or relocate to a senior living community. However, many people begin having trouble with everyday activities like shopping, cooking, housekeeping, and personal care as they grow older. Learn more about the benefits of aging in place and in-home care at: [link] The post The Benefits Of In-Home Care appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JANUARY 23, 2023

This event is a trade show where local healthcare organizations, businesses, social service providers and other caregiver-related entities will gather to showcase their products and services. The public will learn about diverse programs available to assist them and their families with respect to “Caregiving” for people of all ages, all walks of life and under a variety of circumstances.

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Home With Help

JANUARY 23, 2023

Hearing loss is not the same for everyone, but it certainly is a challenge. Not only is this new and difficult for the person losing their hearing but also for the people around them. The good news is there are ways to overcome the challenges. It just takes some education, compassion, and a few handy tips to make it easier for everyone involved. Here are some tips for dealing with hearing loss for yourself or your loved ones.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JANUARY 23, 2023

It's normal for children to express and experience grief differently from adults. Learn more about how children process grief in this week's podcast.

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Interim HealthCare Inc.

JANUARY 23, 2023

If you are a healthcare professional, what follows are reasons why transitioning from a hospital or clinic to home healthcare could be the key to kickstarting your career.

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The Nurse Break

JANUARY 23, 2023

Republished article of The Nurse Path. Find more of The Nurse Path here. Or check out our other articles and guest bloggers here What qualities make a great nurse? Well you will probably hear a wide and diverse range of responses to that question. When you look through the literature for some sort of guidance you see a lot of stuff about knowledge and emotional intelligence, of being a problem solver, and a critical thinker.

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