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IntellaTriage Acquires NurseLine

Hospice News

IntellaTriage has acquired NurseLine, a national provider of hospice and home health triage services. Financial terms were undisclosed. Established in 2008, IntellaTriage provides after-hours nurse triage services for a range of health care providers, including hospice and home health providers, hospitals, physician groups, health plans and specialty practices.

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EMS Intervention to Reduce Falls: Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary We’ve talked about Falls a couple of times on this podcast, most recently with Tom Gill about the STRIDE study and before that with Sarah Szanton about the CAPABLE study. A takeaway from those podcasts is that fresh innovative thinking in the falls prevention space is welcome. Today we talk with the twin sister power duo of Carmen Quatman and Katie Quatman-Yates about an intervention that is both brilliant and (in retrospect) should have been obvious.

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SCAN Group, CareOregon Put the Brakes on Planned Merger

Hospice News

The Medicare Advantage organizations SCAN Group and CareOregon will not complete their plans to merge amid questions from state regulatory agencies. The two nonprofits announced their intent to combine last year and form a new entity that would have been known as the HealthRight Group, which would encompass SCAN’s Medicare portfolio with CareOregon’s predominantly Medicaid health plans.

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What Nurses Need to Understand About Travel Medicine

Daily Nurse

Say the word “travel” to many nurses. They’ll likely think of travel nursing , which gained a high level of attention during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when nurses were needed in large numbers at hundreds of facilities nationwide. However, if you mention “travel medicine,” some nurses might stare at you blankly.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Indoor activities for seniors to enjoy this winter

Living Assistance Services

Spring may be just around the corner, but it’s not here yet! With chilly weather in the forecast, snow and rain expected in small doses.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Tracheomalacia is weakening of the tracheal cartilage from pressure necrosis and results in luminal widening. A loose tracheostomy tube with excessive mobility can cause air leaks or tracheal collapse.

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Love your SNF partners: A 2024 perspective

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Valentine’s week for our family has also been mid-winter break for our kiddos. It’s a slow down after the holidays before the rush of spring. One of those special weeks yearly when there is no school, few sports, and as a mother, I get the chance to experience all five children spending some quality time together. The observations this year have come with an awareness of how sibling love presents in the Kinder family.

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A Guide to VA Benefits For Veterans and Their Caregivers

Caring Senior Service

As our nation's heroes age, the need for specialized care and support becomes increasingly important. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recognizes this, offering a variety of programs to assist wartime Veterans, their spouses, surviving spouses, and dedicated family caregivers.