AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When it comes to best in class home care software , the home care industry is often mired in antiquated legacy solutions. The more progressive providers have come to understand that the right software needs to have the flexibility to grow with them. That’s because it is increasingly important to have systems in place that allow for the quick access and exchange of accurate data to promote interoperability among industry stakeholders — and ultimately, dramatically increase the quality of ca

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Hospice Volunteering

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One of the most meaningful activities I engaged in as a residential hospice volunteer was singing to the residents. I wasn’t an official music volunteer nor was I a music therapist. I just love to sing and I have a huge repertoire of songs, from hymns to country and western favourites. I often sang to people who were anxious and finding it hard to settle down or go to sleep.

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Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression “related to changes in seasons” that most commonly affects those who suffer from it during the winter months, due to a change in sunlight exposure. SAD is differentiated from the “winter blues” experienced by those who live in cold climates with short winter days by the fact that it causes more severe symptoms that impact everyday life, like feelings of hopelessness, low energy, and an inability to focus.

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HPNA podcast

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This episode of HPNA’s Podcast Corner welcomes our guest, Patrick J. Coyne, MSN, ACHPN®, ACNS-BC, FAAN, FPCN, director of palliative care at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. In this episode, Patrick shares with us an “abbreviated” version of his journey spanning three decades in palliative care. He began his clinical work focused on cancer pain and moved into leading and directing one of the first palliative care programs in the nation.

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Red M.D.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

(initially published in General Surgery News in February 2021). One year ago this month, I walked into the surgeon’s lounge after an early morning case. As I sat down to dictate, I heard a colleague remark, “There’s an active shooter in the hospital.”. My throat tightened and my voice squeaked as I asked, “Are you kidding?”. Fellow surgeons, including some of my residents, looked up from their computers but appeared unphased.

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Pallimed

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) Short notice, but yes, there will be a Pallimed/GeriPal virtual party this year. Never missed a year! Have we planned a lot around this? No. Do we want to see friends and colleagues and meet new people? Yes. Can we do it with minimal expectations? We hope so! We are not sure what to expect, but when we did this in person there was never that much of a plan anyway, except where to go next, and even that was up for improvisation.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Last year, Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) hires grew by 84%, making it the fastest growing C-suite title, according to LinkedIn. There has been a national wave of concern about racial inequities, especially in healthcare, with the arrival of the COVID pandemic. Many healthcare organizations are increasing their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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Living With Hospice

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

When someone is feeling a call to volunteer, hospice organizations are not typically on the top of many lists because people are uncomfortable being exposed to death and dying. In this episode, Mitch offers a very different perspective of why people volunteer for hospice and how being there for people on an end of life journey can be a very rewarding blessing.

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Three Oaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Patients with congestive heart failure, or CHF, need access to caregivers with the expertise and skills to help them manage their symptoms. Families may have trouble knowing how to care for a patient with heart disease, and caregiver burnout can leave family members exhausted and overwhelmed.

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Hospice Advantage Solutions

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Per this notice from the OIG today. "OIG is conducting significant oversight work assessing telehealth services during the public health emergency.". Is your agency documenting medical necessity for hospice care in its telehealth visits?

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Strategic Restructuring for the Future: Exploring How Hospices Are Using Joint Ventures, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Service Diversification to Transform Change, transformation, disruption: whatever you want to call it, it’s happening in the hospice industry over the next 5 years. It is unquestionable that the carve-in to Medicare Advantage, the rise of value-based care and steady market consolidation is changing the playing field.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The future of health care is in the home. For a few decades, institutions around the world have been experimenting with a new model of care that would make that mission more of a reality. Now, COVID-19 has served as the urgent circumstance – hospitals at capacity for beds – to make this a much richer pursuit that has governments on board. This emerging model is called hospital-at-home and it is about to underpin a much-needed shift in the way patients with a whole host of conditions are treated.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Many health systems are focusing attention on the impact visitations and family communication has on reducing the suffering of patients and loved ones. It is traumatic for patients and families to be separated, to suffer or die alone. Hospitals are modifying guidelines and finding alternatives to help achieve that human connection in a safe way. Not only do these restricted visitation policies effect the patients and their families, it also has an effect on health care workers.

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HospiceDiary

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nurses, not infrequently, have been labeled (very often by other nurses) as “the worst patients; the difficult family member”. Here’s a couple reasons why: nurses invariably assume the role of caregiver in both their careers AND their lives.

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Three Oaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Hospice care during the COVID-19 pandemic is a tremendous support to families and patients. Following established safety and hygiene protocols helps keep everyone safe. It's possible to blend compassionate care with safe practices, and many terminally ill patients prefer being at home with loved ones instead of in a hospital setting.

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Palliative Care Chat Podcast

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Erin Galyean discusses her book titled “Badass Advocate,” which describes advice for families living with a serious illness, and best practices to advocate for your loved one. www.badassadvocate.com Erin Galyean discusses her book titled “Badass Advocate,” which describes advice for families living with a serious illness, and best practices to advocate for your loved one. www.badassadvocate.

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Healthcare Law Insights podcast

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The “rules of the road” for Provider Relief Funds continue to evolve. Recent actions by Congress and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provide further clarification in key areas that are helpful to hospices. In this episode, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske and Andrew Brenton analyze the latest developments and share insights on calculating lost revenue and preparing for compliance reporting when it arrives.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

The need for electronic health record ( EHR ) interoperability within healthcare has been an accelerating area of focus for some time. The full spectrum of a client’s care team working in tandem generates better outcomes – and such visibility can only be achieved when all providers share the same real-time information about a cl ient’s status and needs.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

"Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" [link] Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog [link].

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Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

February 19th is Caregivers’ Day! The third Friday in February was designated as a day to celebrate and appreciate caregivers by the Providers’ Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies in 2015. If you are a caregiver or if you know a caregiver, take some time this Friday to acknowledge the incredibly essential and complex work that caregivers do.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The future of health care is in the home. For a few decades, institutions around the world have been experimenting with a new model of care that would make that mission more of a reality. Now, COVID-19 has served as the urgent circumstance – hospitals at capacity for beds – to make this a much richer pursuit that has governments on board. This emerging model is called hospital-at-home and it is about to underpin a much-needed shift in the way patients with a whole host of conditions are treated.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The need for electronic health record ( EHR ) interoperability within healthcare has been an accelerating area of focus for some time. The full spectrum of a client’s care team working in tandem generates better outcomes – and such visibility can only be achieved when all providers share the same real-time information about a cl ient’s status and needs.

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