Life & Death Matters
MARCH 20, 2021
Did You Know? 40% of PSWs leave within one year of training. For every 10 people who graduate, 4 of those leave the profession in the first year. The post Free education for PSWs, but at what cost? appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
AlayaCare
MARCH 4, 2021
New addition to executive team bolsters ability to deliver key client insights and evolve platform AlayaCare, global home, community and aged care software provider, today announced that Jean-Francois (JF) Gailleur , Eng., MBA, has joined the executive team as Senior Vice President, Engineering, and Jonathan Vallée will take on the newly created role of Vice President, Data.
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Hospice 101
MARCH 2, 2021
March is Social Workers Appreciation Month! I wanted to take a moment to especially recognize and honor a specific group of Social Workers that make an enormous difference in the end-of-life journey: Our Hospice Social Workers! Hospice Social Workers Make a Difference. The Hospice Social Workers I have worked with throughout the last 10 years of my career, that have made a difference in the lives they have touched, ALL share the same impressive qualities: AMAZING listeners Advocate for what is r
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
MARCH 15, 2021
Here we find ourselves in March of 2021. The World Health Organization has just marked one year since the entire pandemic shut down and stay-at-home orders were issued last year. That’s quite an incredible landmark! What’s happened in that last year with all the challenges that we’ve had, is many of us who are not … Re-Open Your Life Read More » The post Re-Open Your Life first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
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Pallimed
MARCH 31, 2021
by Drew Rosielle ( @drosielle ) This is Part 2/2 of a couple posts about advance care planning (ACP). The last post outlined why there are really good reasons to believe that ACP (completion of health care directives and the healthcare conversations that occur around healthcare directive (HCD) completion, implemented on a broad scale) does not lead to any better, patient-centered outcomes, particularly when evaluated as a health intervention to be applied across a population (which is how ACP is
Bayshore Care Home
MARCH 29, 2021
The impacts of the COVID-19 will be felt in sweeping strokes throughout our communities. Holiday gatherings will be restored between family and friends. Mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence. The post Five big things the COVID-19 vaccine will do first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
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AlayaCare
MARCH 4, 2021
Around the world healthcare institutions are modernizing systems to deliver better outcomes for patients. Driving this pursuit is data science – because the more data an organization has, the more trends it can unearth, and the more strategies it can take to deliver precision care. Data scientists are leveraging emerging technologies , such as machine learning , to not only measure but predict clinical outcomes.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 19, 2021
The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. CEOs at top major companies from around the world are signing this action pledge to support more inclusive workplaces. This pledge shows the commitment and actions leaders will take to provide resources and strategies for an inclusive environment.
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
MARCH 8, 2021
You likely know, March is Women’s History Month! As a long-time registered nurse, I want to take this opportunity to put a spotlight on one very famous nurse from history—Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing, but was such an incredible and complex woman, as well as a healthcare professional. She … A Nod to Florence Nightingale Read More » The post A Nod to Florence Nightingale first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.
Pallimed
MARCH 22, 2021
by Vickie Leff ( @VickieLeff ) Another year, another study proving the value of the palliative care social worker. Edmonds et al (2021) found that when a social worker was involved in a palliative care consultation, whole-person care components were more likely to be addressed, including addressing psychological (82% vs 18%) and spiritual needs (92% vs 8%) and documenting advance directives (90% vs 10%).
HPNA podcast
MARCH 18, 2021
This episode of HPNA Podcast Corner welcomes guests Shannon N. Zenk, PhD, MS, MPH, RN, FAAN, director of the National Institute of Nursing Research and Jeri L. Miller, PhD, MS, MSc, CCC-SLP (ret), chief of End-of-Life and Palliative Care Research for the National Institute of Nursing Research Division of Extramural Science Programs. Dr. Zenk and Dr.
Living With Hospice
MARCH 15, 2021
Have you heard stories about people that are on their deathbed but seem to linger on, as if they're waiting for something or someone before they crossover? Whether they are worried about family, money, finances or just fearful of leaving this earth, it is sometimes a struggle for our loved ones to be at peace with leaving this world. In this episode, Mitch shares his experiences with this end of life situation and provides guidance on how we can prepare ourselves to help our loved ones become OK
AlayaCare
MARCH 5, 2021
New addition to executive team bolsters ability to deliver key client insights and evolve platform. AlayaCare, global home, community and aged care software provider, today announced that Jean-Francois (JF) Gailleur , Eng., MBA, has joined the executive team as Senior Vice President, Engineering, and Jonathan Vallée will take on the newly created role of Vice President, Data.
Hope Hospice
MARCH 12, 2021
In honor of Social Work Appreciation Month this March, we celebrate our wonderful social work team. Pandemic prevention measures have changed so much of daily life, and that includes how we deliver hospice services. Most nursing facilities and assisted living communities continue to restrict visits by outsiders, except for medically essential visits or when a patient is actively dying.
Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse
MARCH 1, 2021
March is National Multiple Sclerosis Education and Awareness Month. Twenty-six years ago, my husband was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Twenty-six years ago, I became a family caregiver; and, more specifically (in my case), a spousal caregiver. I didn’t even realize that I was a family caregiver at that time because I always envisioned family caregivers … You Are Not Alone: A Nod to Caregivers Read More » The post You Are Not Alone: A Nod to Caregivers first appeared on Donn
Pallimed
MARCH 15, 2021
by Matthew Tyler ( @PalliDad ) Fortunately for me, the pandemic has not interfered with my life-long hobby: video games. I finally got around to playing What Remains of Edith Finch , a game that received high praise for its short but engrossing Lovecraftian-esque narrative. What I experienced was a surprisingly insightful exploration of humanity’s relationship with death.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 12, 2021
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, higher education is seeing a rise in demand for health and medical education. According to Kaiser Health News , enrollment in baccalaureate Nursing programs increased nearly 6% in 2020, to 250,856, shown in preliminary results from an annual survey of 900 Nursing schools by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
Hospice of the North Coast
MARCH 10, 2021
Wondering how to meet the unique foodservice needs of your loved one during palliative care? Food has a much greater role than simply providing calories and Nutrients to sustain life. Beyond nutrition, eating and drinking are social opportunities and represent basic pleasures in life. At end of life, some other steps we can take to maximize food enjoyment and safety may include: Encourage family members to bring in favorite foods from home.
AlayaCare
MARCH 5, 2021
Around the world healthcare institutions are modernizing systems to deliver better outcomes for patients. Driving this pursuit is data science – because the more data an organization has, the more trends it can unearth, and the more strategies it can take to deliver precision care. Data scientists are leveraging emerging technologies , such as machine learning , to not only measure but predict clinical outcomes.
Seasons Hospice
MARCH 2, 2021
There are few things that the sweet, playful nature of a dog or calm, tempered nature of a cat can’t fix. According to the 2019-20 National Pet Owners survey , sixty-seven percent of U.S. households own a pet. A majority of Americans have a soft spot for furry companions. With our historied connection to these creatures, it’s no wonder that studies have shown the positive effects of therapy animals on people dealing with life-limiting illnesses.
Bayshore Care Home
MARCH 1, 2021
Simple, healthy meals for seniors. Sink your teeth into these three recipes. Low on sodium and high in nutritious satisfaction! Printable Version Slow Cooker Pot Roast 2-3 lb beef. The post Senior Friendly Suppers first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
MARCH 1, 2021
Hoarding can be described as a disorder characterized by excessive acquisitions and persistent difficulty in discarding possessions. These possessions can be alive or not. This disorder continues to be a serious problem for many people that you may or may not know are hoarders. While you may think a hoarder would be somewhat embarrassed by terrible living conditions, that is not always the case.
Three Oaks Hospice
MARCH 12, 2021
Choosing hospice is a difficult choice, especially for loved ones suffering from dementia and alzheimer’s. Here are some tips to help guide you.
Hospice of the North Coast
MARCH 9, 2021
According to the Veteran’s Administration, just over 31% of U.S. Veterans are aged 65 or older. As they navigate their healthcare benefits, long-term care plans, and end-of-life issues, those men and women who served our country may find themselves needing services themselves. Hospice of the North Coast is a We Honor Veterans Level 5 certified provider, and we have prepared this overview of resources for our local Veteran community and their caregivers to consider when planning for the future.
AlayaCare
MARCH 4, 2021
For patients with conditions that require medication to be infused by needle or catheter, staying at home for treatment is optimal. Not only is it more comfortable and more manageable for them, but infusion-based treatments in hospitals and outpatient clinics -- particularly for those who suffer from chronic disease -- is an unsustainable expense that is climbing in the U.S., Canada, and elsewhere.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
MARCH 31, 2021
Hospice Audit Series Audits are a fact of life for hospices—it’s not a matter of “if” a hospice will be audited, but “when.” The alphabet soup of audits has expanded, from UPICs to SMRCs, CPIs, TPEs and more. With the hospice carve-in to Medicare Advantage, MAO audits will join the list. The recent pause in audits as a result of the COVID pandemic hints at increased activity as the pandemic wanes.
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
MARCH 30, 2021
This episode features Professor María Arantzamendi (Institute for Culture and Society-ATLANTES, Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain). In the context of patients with incurable disease palliative sedation is used for refractory symptom control. A minority of articles measure the effect of palliative sedation and current assessment of parameters of such effect is limited.
Bayshore Care Home
MARCH 30, 2021
On March 9th, I arrived at the Community Center to receive my COVID-19 vaccine. I was full of emotions. Nervousness, relief and excitement were filling my body. As I stood. The post A personal story from Nurse Liz first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Pallimed
MARCH 29, 2021
by Drew Rosielle ( @drosielle ) Several years ago I was giving a talk in front of a mostly palliative care audience and asked, " How often do you find yourself, in the care of your patients, saying to yourself something like 'Thank the stars this patient has a healthcare directive (HCD)'?" The overwhelming answer was a bunch of shrugs and people agreeing occasionally (but not routinely) HCDs are helpful.
Hearts for Hospice & Home Health
MARCH 8, 2021
#ChoosetoChallenge “A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an […].
Palliative Care Chat Podcast
MARCH 2, 2021
Amy Wilcox, an organ donation specialist, shares her impression of a Master of Science in Palliative Care. Amy Wilcox, an organ donation specialist, shares her impression of a Master of Science in Palliative Care.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
MARCH 17, 2021
Hospice and the False Claims Act Series The False Claims Act (FCA) is the government’s most serious weapon to combat fraud in the healthcare community, and hospices are increasingly the target of FCA investigations and lawsuits. The United States Supreme Court is, for the first time, considering FCA cases involving hospices and certifications of terminal illness.
SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast
MARCH 30, 2021
This episode features Dr Geraldine Foley (Discipline of Occupational Therapy, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland). Gerladine provides a summary of her letter, where she discusses how researchers have an opportunity to identify and learn from the benefits and/or challenges of conducting video-based online interviews with patients and caregivers in palliative care research.
Seniority, the Mavencare Blog
MARCH 31, 2021
Vision changes are a normal part of growing older. Some vision changes are easily tackled with small interventions, like eye drops for mildly dry eyes or an increased glasses prescription for eyes that are a bit strained while reading. But there are other, more serious eye changes that can signify eye disease, and seniors and their loved ones should be mindful of any new eye symptoms they experience.
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 29, 2021
Age discrimination involves treating an applicant or employee less favorably because of his or her age, defined by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) forbids age discrimination against people who are age 40 or older. Ageism in the Workplace. According to a 2018 AARP survey , about 3 in 5 older workers have seen or experienced age discrimination in the workplace.
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