April, 2021

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Finding new ways to serve

Hospice Volunteering

I wanted to share the latest videos I’ve made on caring for caregivers. These videos were made at the request of Abbotsford House, the Seniors Centre where, in “normal times,” I would take fitness classes. The pandemic has disrupted everyone’s lives. For some people, the changes are more easily integrated into their pre-COVID lives.

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How To Create the Best Possible Experience for Your Home Care Clients

AlayaCare

As we are all seeing, home care is becoming increasingly client-centric. Pandemic or otherwise. A nd there is a rising swell of clients who seek such care, in countries around the world. Competition for their attention, and the ability to attract and retain caregivers, is higher than ever. Meanwhile, fee-for-service is giving way to value-based purcha sing, meaning the outcomes of care – not just the delivery of care – really matter.

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Bereavement Strategies – Coping with Grief and Loss

Three Oaks Hospice

When a loved one faces the end of life, family members and friends go through a complex process of grief that can last for months or years. Three Oaks Hospice offers assistance to families in bereavement and can help you make the most of those last days spent with your loved one. Learning healthy bereavement strategies makes it easier to work through the various stages of grief.

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Embrace Your Transitions: Part 2

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

I often talk about the value and the need for transitions in our life—those in-between times when we go from one thing to another—whether it’s a job, relationship, or other major life event. I want to share with you one of my own experiences of a big transition that was so pivotal in my life. … Embrace Your Transitions: Part 2 Read More » The post Embrace Your Transitions: Part 2 first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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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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Episode 45: "I Have A Question." Books For Special Needs Children

Palliative Care Chat Podcast

Arlen Gaines, MSW, LCSW-C, ACHP-SW and Meredith Polsky, LMSW, MS Special Ed discuss their new book “I Have a Question About Coronavirus” – a free download! www.ihaveaquestionbook.com Arlen Gaines, MSW, LCSW-C, ACHP-SW and Meredith Polsky, LMSW, MS Special Ed discuss their new book “I Have a Question About Coronavirus” – a free download! www.ihaveaquestionbook.

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2021 Top 10 Shoes For Nurses

Diversity Nursing

Since Nurses spend so much time on their feet, they need durable shoes that can provide ultimate comfort and support. From sneakers to slip ons, here is a list of the best shoes for Nurses this year! 1. Hoka One One Arahi 4. 2. adidas Men's Ultraboost. 3. Alegria Debra Professional. 4. Crocs Bistro Clog. 5. The Cloud. 6. Clove Shoe. 7. Dansko Professional Clog. 8.

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AmeriCare selects AlayaCare as their home care technology partner

AlayaCare

Implementation of AlayaCare platform enhances operational efficiencies and business growth Detroit, Michigan – April 6, 2021 – AmeriCare Medical Inc., award-winning Michigan home healthcare organization, announced today that they have signed on with leading home care technology provider AlayaCare. AmeriCare Medical (and its subsidiaries: AmeriStaff Nursing Services, Sun Medical Equipment and Supplies and Rx iV Pharmacy) provides integrated health services to hospitals, insurance companies,

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A Special Thank You to LWH Listeners and Readers!

Living With Hospice

Mitch sends his sincere gratitude to listeners and readers as Living With Hospice surpasses 5000 podcast downloads! Truly blessed to be able to continue bringing this message of strength, hope and experience, Mitch shares his expectations from when we first started the podcast and some appreciation, support and encouragement we've received from our subscribers.

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Embrace Your Transitions: Part 1

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

Let’s talk about the importance and the value of transitions in your life. A transition is that time when you’re going from one thing to another—from one place to another. It’s that in-between time, that gray area. Many of us always feel like we have to go from one relationship to another immediately, or we … Embrace Your Transitions: Part 1 Read More » The post Embrace Your Transitions: Part 1 first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Benefits of Art Therapy During Bereavement

Hospice of the North Coast

What does grief look like? What color is it? Is it a shape that moves or changes? Does it have meaning without words, purpose without explanation or depth that is beyond thinking? Looking down at the page, images appear, unexpected, sometimes unwanted but then they move, can be covered, soothed, and often cared for. As images are created, new expressions of emotions can be revealed, feelings that often do not have words are discovered, hope that is not apparent is revealed, and transformation ha

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Primary Care Physician Shortage Creating High Demand For Nurse Practitioners

Diversity Nursing

Research shows there has been a steady decrease of Physicians across the United States, especially primary care Physicians. The data published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) projects shortfalls in primary care Physicians of between 21,400 and 55,200 by 2033. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports, 80 million Americans lack adequate access to primary care, primarily in rural areas.

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Home Health Agency Services Explained

Bayshore Care Home

As a provider of home health agency services we are often asked if our agency provides therapy such as physical therapy (PT) or occupational therapy (OT). The fact of the. The post Home Health Agency Services Explained first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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AmeriCare selects AlayaCare as their home care technology partner

AlayaCare

Implementation of AlayaCare platform enhances operational efficiencies and business growth. Detroit, Michigan - April 6, 2021 – AmeriCare Medical Inc., award-winning Michigan home healthcare organization, announced today that they have signed on with leading home care technology provider AlayaCare. AmeriCare Medical (and its subsidiaries: AmeriStaff Nursing Services, Sun Medical Equipment and Supplies and Rx iV Pharmacy) provides integrated health services to hospitals, insurance companies, assi

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Choosing Palliative Care as a Medical Specialty

Pallimed

by Sylvia Lane ( @sylv_lane ) There are few things more introspective than deciding on a specialty in medicine. The decision forces you to analyze what interests and values you hold but also who you are as a person. How do you solve problems? How do you work with others? What brings you joy? As a third-year medical student, I was able to try on many specialties.

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Those Small Moments of Connection and Support

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

A few years back during a loss of power after a storm, I went to a convenience store that had electricity to get coffee and ice… essentials during a power failure! A customer (a man in his 40s) saw me trying to juggle several bags of ice and picked one up to help me out … Those Small Moments of Connection and Support Read More » The post Those Small Moments of Connection and Support first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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How Do I Make a Will?: End-of-Life Documentation

Seasons Hospice

There’s a swirling cloud of confusion and questions when it comes to end-of-life documentation. Those with life-limiting illnesses must resolve financial and medical questions before they are no longer able to make those important decisions. . If your loved one has been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and hasn’t prepared their estate, they may be asking, “how do I make a will?

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Registered Nurse Salaries By State

Diversity Nursing

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) survey, the average annual salary for Registered Nurses in the U.S. is $80,010. Here is the list of average annual salaries for Registered Nurses by state. 1. California: $120,560 2. Hawaii: $104,830 3. Massachusetts: $96,250 4. Oregon: $96,230 5. Alaska: $95,270 6. Washington: $91,310 7. New York: $89,760 8.

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Roy-boy

HospiceDiary

Seventeen years ago today, myself, my youngest sister, only brother, and our spouses buried my mother. Two days ago, I revisited the moments of my mother’s death as my brother lay dying.

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How To Create the Best Possible Experience for Your Home Care Clients

AlayaCare

As we are all seeing, home care is becoming increasingly client-centric. Pandemic or otherwise. A nd there is a rising swell of clients who seek such care, in countries around the world. Competition for their attention, and the ability to attract and retain caregivers, is higher than ever. Meanwhile, fee-for-service is giving way to value-based purcha sing, meaning the outcomes of care – not just the delivery of care – really matter.

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What Is Grief, If Not Love Persevering?: A Palliative Perspective On WandaVision

Pallimed

by SarahScott B. Dietz ( @SDietzMD ) WARNING: THIS POST CONTAINS SIGNIFICANT SPOILERS FOR WANDAVISION. In January, WandaVision released on Disney+ , promising a weekly serial centered around two romatincally involved and familiar Marvel characters, Wanda Maximoff (aka Scarlet Witch) and Vision. The advertisements showed a black and white, vintage look to the show, and gave few clues as to exactly how it would tie in with the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Hospice Care Duration: How Long Does It Last and Can I Come Off Hospice?

Shining Light Hospice

M any people are unfamiliar with hospice care and how it works, beyond a basic passing familiarity with the name. Patients often have questions about it, including how long hospice care lasts, and even if they can come off it if their condition improves. The good news is that hospice care is not that difficult to understand, and we’re going to provide you with the guidance and advice you need, including the answers to some of your most pressing questions about duration.

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Hospice Audit Series: CMS Program Integrity Audits Are Back!

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

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.

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The Importance of Race and Ethnicity COVID Vaccine Data

Diversity Nursing

For the last year, health experts have pleaded for better data to shed light on disproportionate rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths among communities of color. Since the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, health care organizations like the American Medical Association (AMA), American Nurses Association (ANA) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) have been asking for more race and ethnicity vaccine data.

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Tools to help healthcare professionals recognize palliative care needs in patients with advanced heart failure: a systematic review

SAGE Palliative Medicine & Chronic Care podcast

This episode features Dr Stephanie Ament (Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands). Identification of palliative care needs in patients with chronic heart failure may be more appropriate for the delivery of optimal care than the application of prognostic models to estimate the risk of dying.

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Can Volunteer Service Choose You?

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

If you are a volunteer, have you ever thought that you didn't choose volunteer service, but that it chose you? I have been a hospice volunteer for twenty years, most of them in urban nursing homes. But I can remember when I dreaded being around sick people. Mostly, I felt I didn't have skills to do the right things in a healthcare environment where somebody might get hurt if I messed up.

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Healthcare Practitioners in Texas Required to Complete a Human Trafficking Course for Re-Licensure

Hospice Advantage Solutions

I didn't know this until I viewed the requirements for my own re-licensure. I thought I'd pass it along. [link].

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The Discussion: Speaking with Your Doctor about Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

Deciding to begin hospice care can be hard. It is never easy to face the end of a life. However, Shining light hospice care can help you, your family, and even your doctor. Working with your doctor is a critical step to ensuring that you’re getting the best possible care and treatment during this time. Of course, many patients are unsure how to speak with their doctor about hospice care.

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Hospice Audit Series: The Second Guessing of Billed Hospice Physician Visits

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

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.

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How Home Infusion Providers Deliver Industry-Leading Care

AlayaCare

The pandemic has aptly demonstrated that the need for accessible, reliable care services at home is now imperative. Home and specialty infusion services are, we are increasingly seeing, at the top of the list. In fact, since COVID-19 became a household word, the demand for home infusion has skyrocketed – fueled by clients forced to seek out home-based alternatives rather than visit hospitals and clinics, and by medical systems in desperate need of different approaches as they contend with this p

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Stages of Grief After Losing a Child

Seasons Hospice

The loss of a child is one of the worst traumas that any person can experience. The emotional, mental and physical pain it puts on parents, siblings and other loved ones is overwhelming. Losing a child has an unnatural, visceral nature that can leave lasting emotional damage. In 2019, the CDC reported 9,173 deaths of children between one and 14 in the United States.

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