Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) 2025 proposed hospice rule contained requests for information (RFIs) that could signal changes in the agency’s thinking on key issues. Through RFIs, CMS tries to take the pulse of providers’ positions on certain questions that could impact the Medicare Hospice Benefit. In its 2025 proposal , one key RFI includes queries on higher-acuity palliative services like dialysis, transfusions, radiation or chemotherapy, among others.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 8, 2024

Supporting someone with a life-limiting diagnosis or talking about death can be difficult for many people, but not for a hospice nurse. What’s it like to care for patients and their families in the end-of-life process? Maryette Williamson, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working as a BAYADA Hospice Nurse in Fayetteville, North Carolina. We asked her about her work.

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Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

HopeHealth has been growing its pediatric hospice and supportive care service lines in recent years to address a range of unmet needs among seriously ill children and their families. The nonprofit health system serves Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. HopeHealth provides home care, hospice, palliative and dementia care, as well as caregiver and grief support services.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 8, 2024

A nursing student treats a volunteer acting as a disaster victim during a high-fidelity simulation at the University of South Carolina Aiken Convocation Center. Photo courtesy of the authors. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in the United States “there were 28 weather and climate disasters in 2023 , surpassing the previous record of 22 in 2020.

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Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

Palliative care and its core principles may be driving incremental change in the larger health care system. Some of this is likely due to necessity as the nation strains to manage the extensive needs and expensive costs associated with the care of the growing chronically ill senior population. Currently, more than 10,000 individuals become Medicare-eligible each day, a trend expected to last for several more years, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation.

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Together for Short Lives

APRIL 8, 2024

If you haven’t already read it, check out Helena’s first blog where she announced her upcoming Churchill Fellowship. In this second blog instalment, she travels to Canada to start her fellowship, and spends a sunny weekend enjoying some sights before the real work begins… On 28 March I packed my bags and headed off to […] The post Time for some adventures appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Palliverse

APRIL 8, 2024

Photo by Agnieszka Stankiewicz on Unsplash I received the news by email that a brave young lady had died overnight. Before opening the email I knew what it meant. Opening the missive confirmed the bad news. I still gasped a jagged breath in when I read the words. Even after 16 years of full-time palliative care some cases affect me more than others.

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Caring Senior Service

APRIL 8, 2024

Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, balance, and coordination. Seniors with Parkinson's face unique challenges in maintaining their safety and well-being. Families should address these specific safety considerations tailored to their loved one's needs. Explore various aspects of safety for older adults living with Parkinson's disease.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 8, 2024

Did you know your next vacation might offer insight into your next career move? Travel opportunities give you a chance to see how other nurses might work in the field– in a location thousands of miles from your home or even in a different country. If you have ever entertained “what if” thoughts about a new area, travel can give new perspectives to see what’s available.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 8, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Springfield, MO has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Springfield home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Today's Caregiver

APRIL 8, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Stephanie Jones sharing her personal story as she cares for her loved ones.

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Nurse Nacole

APRIL 8, 2024

Category: Fundamentals When confronted with a patient who has just become unresponsive, prepare for immediate defibrillation. As soon as the defibrillator is available and the patient is connected to the monitor, assess the rhythm.

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