April, 2023

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The Platinum Rule: A Guide to Compassionate Caregiving

Life & Death Matters

Written by Michelle O’Rourke Care is a word that is frequently used, yet often taken for granted. We can ask someone, “What do you want in your coffee?” and they may reply with, “Milk or cream – I don’t care.” In the world of health care, we tend to use this word as something task-oriented […] The post The Platinum Rule: A Guide to Compassionate Caregiving appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Aging and Homelessness: Margot Kushel

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary In 1990 11% of homeless persons were older than 50. Today half are over age 50. Today we talk with Margot Kushel about how we got here, including: That sense of powerlessness as a clinician when you “fix up” a patient in the hospital, only to discharge them to the street knowing things will fall apart. Chronic vs acute homelessness What is the major driver of homelessness in general?

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Breathing Life Into Your Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

The life and career of a nurse can be inspiring and fulfilling, and, like any career, it can also become stale, stagnant, and not as fulfilling as it used to be if it’s not carefully fed and watered. All jobs risk becoming rote and robotic, and nursing is no exception. Compassion fatigue, burnout, stress, or garden-variety boredom can transform a career you used to love into one you tolerate at best and perhaps even loathe.

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CMS to Allow Concurrent Hospice Care During VBID Extension

Hospice News

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will allow hospice patients to receive concurrent care through the Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in, and will permit health plans to further restrict utilization of out-of-network providers. Originally slated to complete in 2024, CMS recently extended the carve-in, formally known as the hospice component of the value-based insurance design model (VBID).

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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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“I hope I can pay this forward”: A hospice volunteer’s lasting impact

HopeHealth

During his partner’s months on hospice, Bob often thought, “I hope I can pay this forward someday.” As a HopeHealth volunteer, he’s done just that. The post “I hope I can pay this forward”: A hospice volunteer’s lasting impact appeared first on HopeHealth.

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AlayaCare Launches Visit Optimizer—Automation for Vacant Visit Scheduling

AlayaCare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Home-based care technology provider unveils latest premiere application powered by advanced algorithms to fill vacant visits, match most suitable care providers to clients, and save time and fuel through efficient route planning MONTREAL, CANADA—18 th April 2023— AlayaCare , a developer of home and community-based care operations platform, today announced Visit Optimizer—helping home care organizations increase their workforce efficiency and enhance care-giver scheduling fo

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RCT of Chaplaincy: Lexy Torke, Karen Steinhauser, LaVera Crawley

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary Do we need an RCT to establish the worth of chaplaincy? Einstein once said, “ Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” A friend of GeriPal, and prior guest, Guy Micco commented today that we need an RCT for chaplaincy is like the idea that the humanities need to justify their value in medical training: “It’s like being told to measure the taste of orange juice with a ruler.

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3 Ways Healthcare Professionals Can Support Family Caregivers

Sustainable Caregiving

As the founder of Sustainable Caregiving, I care for family caregivers. My path to this role was rocky. I cared for my father for seven years. He passed at 99 in December 2020. I spent the first few years struggling with the emotional challenges, which also impacted my physical health. I became a shell of … 3 Ways Healthcare Professionals Can Support Family Caregivers Read More » The post 3 Ways Healthcare Professionals Can Support Family Caregivers appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving

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Only 22% of Americans Have Documented End-of-Life Wishes

Hospice News

A majority of people in the United States know the types of end-of-life care they wish to receive, but only 22% have documented their wishes. Significant variations in advance care planning utilization also exist among racial and ethnic groups. About 25% of those who have documented their wishes are white. African Americans represented 22%, Hispanics 21% and Asians 7%.

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The power of compassion: A student volunteer’s journey with hospice

HopeHealth

“No matter how dire things seem, you can always make a difference in someone’s life.” Here’s what one college student learned from hospice volunteering. The post The power of compassion: A student volunteer’s journey with hospice appeared first on HopeHealth.

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3 key benefits North Country achieves after getting the right home care software – An ROI case study

AlayaCare

Managing home care delivery can be a complex process; agencies rely heavily on software to manage their daily operations, which include scheduling appointments, tracking visits, managing client information, billing and invoicing, and more. Having the right home care software can greatly improve the efficiency and productivity of the agency, which in turn translates to improved revenue, cost savings, and overall better outcomes for clients.

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An extraordinary life well lived: a tribute to Lucy Watts

Together for Short Lives

Yesterday, we heard the very sad news that Lucy Watts has died. Our thoughts are with her Mum Kate, sister Victoria and all her family and friends. Lucy touched the lives of thousands and has been a huge inspiration and driving force for change, helping to give young people a voice. Lucy will be greatly […] The post An extraordinary life well lived: a tribute to Lucy Watts appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Racism: we have to stop looking the other way

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog is by Roger Kline (@rogerkline) who is a Research Fellow at Middlesex University Business School. In just one month the NHS has lost four Employment Tribunals in which judges heavily criticised NHS Trusts for race discrimination, another Trust had to apologise for repeated examples of racist behaviour by its staff towards colleagues and patients, whilst a national NHS body was found to have deliberately covered up racism.

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The Rise of Malpractice Claims Against NPs

Daily Nurse

According to “The 2022 Nurse Practitioner Professional Liability Exposure Claim Report: 5th Edition,” claims again nurse practitioners (NPs) are rising. To find out what this means and what NPs can do about it, Daily Nurse interviewed Georgia Reiner, MS, CPHRM, Risk Analyst, Nurses Service Organization (NSO). What follows is our interview, edited for length and clarity.

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LeadingAge: Proposed DEA Rule Could Limit Medication Access for Hospice Patients

Hospice News

A proposed rule from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) may imperil hospice patients’ access to essential medications, stakeholders have indicated. The DEA recently proposed a regulation for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine after the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires. If finalized as written, practitioners would no longer have the ability to prescribe Schedule II or Schedule III-V narcotic medications via telehealth without a prior in-person exam.

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12 ways occupational therapy can improve your life

HopeHealth

Occupational therapists help you overcome any barriers between you and your best life, including tips for your physical, mental, social and environmental well-being. The post 12 ways occupational therapy can improve your life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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5 Examples of technology supporting the expansion of HCBS services 

AlayaCare

President Biden’s recent announcement of a $150 billion pledge to home and community-based services (HCBS) has been met with widespread praise from advocates and organizations that serve the elderly and individuals with disabilities. This significant shift in healthcare delivery highlights the importance of home-based care over institutional care.

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Older Americans Month Activity Ideas

Today's Caregiver

Stories build community and connect us (even if we can’t be physically together). Whether you’re a group of friends, a neighborhood community, or an organization, stories are a great way to learn about and engage with others.

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What it Will Take to Prepare Nurses for Serving Underrepresented Communities

Minority Nurse

Trust between a nurse and their patient is one of the strongest assets a healthcare provider can carry in their repertoire. Unfortunately, social and health discrimination against minority groups around the world makes offering trust more difficult. Lansing, Mich.-based nurse practitioner Kristal Richardson-Aubrey and her team aim to approach this reality with empathy and understanding.

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Nursing Student Yasmeen LaTore Designs Training Module to Enhance Healthcare for Homeless

Daily Nurse

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa student Yasmeen LaTore is leading the ʻImi Ola Piha Homeless Triage Center as program manager, helping Oʻahu homeless patients to ‘seek one’s fullest life’ while completing her doctor of nursing practice (DNP) at the Nancy Atmospera-Walch School of Nursing (NAWSON). Focal to her capstone DNP project is developing a training program module for onboarding new health services staff at The Institute for Human Services (IHS).

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Education Key to Protecting Hospice Staff from Workplace Violence

Hospice News

Ensuring staff are educated and trained is crucial for hospices to minimize workplace safety risks, particularly when it comes to providing community-based care. Safety is an ever present concern for hospice providers in any setting, but the home may be the toughest for employers to help staff navigate. Keeping hospice and home health staff safe while working out in the community is a multifaceted challenge, according to Eugenia Smither, vice president of compliance and quality improvement at Bl

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Honoring a life: Remembrance items for a child who is seriously ill

HopeHealth

Legacy-making activities honor your unbreakable bond with your child, and celebrate everything you love about them. If your child is seriously ill, these keepsakes take on special meaning. The post Honoring a life: Remembrance items for a child who is seriously ill appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Family Access to Home Healthcare Software and Baby Boomers – A Perfect Match

AlayaCare

Since launching our Family Portal module back in September we have had a talk track that has been consistent – families have historically been disconnected and challenged with coordinating care for loved ones as well as keeping an eye on the care and progress – our Family Portal integrated into our own back office solution or for that matter any home healthcare software solves that challenge.

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Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude.

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

I recently stayed in a hotel out of state the night before a speaking engagement. I decided to walk to a local market to buy some food rather than go out to eat. It was raining lightly, but enough to need an umbrella. I noticed a pickup truck with a passenger cab in the parking … Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude. Read More » The post Witnessing Homelessness: A Story of Compassion and Gratitude. first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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Nurses Week and Month celebrate pioneers, focus on future

Nurse.com

Content courtesy of Seattle University. Often referred to as the mother of nursing, Florence Nightingale will be celebrated during Nurses Week and Nurses Month in May. And this year, the contributions of a lesser known, yet extremely important, pioneer in nursing will be celebrated along with Nightingale. Well-known national and international organizations intend to recognize these nurses and also bring attention to current issues in nursing to foster change and progress in the profession.

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Preventable and Aggressive Care for Cancer Patients: To the Bitter End

AJN Off the Charts

There have been a couple of recent studies that confirm what I have observed as a palliative care nurse practitioner (NP) in an academic medical center: that there’s still a tendency to pursue very aggressive care with older people with cancer. While every situation is different, the evidence shows that people with cancer could also benefit from palliative care and advance care planning to make sure they’re getting the best and right care for them.

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To Succeed in Palliative Care, Providers Must Understand Their Partners’ Problems

Hospice News

Palliative care providers are problem solvers, and keeping that perspective in mind can help them design programs and build payer relationships more effectively, experts told Palliative Care News. Though palliative care is picking up steam among payers, providers and investors, significant variation exists in eligibility, reimbursement and care delivery models.

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Advice & support from Parkinson’s caregivers

HopeHealth

If you're caring for someone with Parkinson's disease, a support group offers information for navigating the disease, and a safe space to share your experiences. The post Advice & support from Parkinson’s caregivers appeared first on HopeHealth.

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[Webinar recap] Harnessing the Power of Data to Tackle the Home Care Industry’s Biggest Challenges

AlayaCare

During our most recent webinar with Home Health Care News (HHCN), we brought together AlayaCare’s data and intelligence team to share their insights on challenges the home care industry faces and how data has the power to help tackle them. In this blog, we highlight the 2 main themes from our webinar Harnessing the Power of Data to Tackle the Home Care Industry’s Biggest Challenges (watch the webinar on-demand here ).

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NICU Nurse Katrina Mullen Adopts Teen Mom Who Delivered Triplets Alone

Daily Nurse

NICU nurse Katrina Mullen knew finding a foster home for a 14-year-old mother who had just delivered triplets would be impossible. “No one was going to take a teen mom and her preemie triplets,” says Mullen. So Mullen, a neonatal nurse at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis, Indiana and mother of five, officially adopted the teen mom, Shariya Small and her triplets – more than two years after the pair met when she gave birth.

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3 ways to encourage cognitive health in seniors

Living Assistance Services

We can’t always control the cards we’re dealt as we age, but there are a few different ways to stack the deck in your favour. Whether.

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The Critical Role of Charting in Nursing

Nurse.com

According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), clear and accurate documentation is essential for safe, quality, evidence-based nursing practice. This applies across settings, for registered and advanced practice nurses alike, according to ANA’s Principles for Nursing Documentation Guidance for Registered Nurses. “Charting is important because it can prevent errors, helps with accurate assessment and diagnosis, and improves outcomes for the patient,” said Cherlyn Shultz-Ruth, DNP, MSN, RN, D

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Citing Competition and Consumer-Protection Concerns, CMS Makes Hospice-Ownership Data Publicly Available

Hospice News

In what it’s calling an effort to promote industry competition and protect consumers, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is making hospice-ownership data publicly available. HHS is also releasing ownership data for all Medicare-certified home health agencies, the department specified in a Thursday announcement. Federal health care officials had already implemented a similar measure for the nation’s skilled nursing facilities (SNFs).

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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Highland Park, Lake Forest and Vernon Hills

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Earth Day is an important day for us at Freedom Home Care as we strive to take care of the planet and those who live on it! There are many local ways to get involved this Earth Day. Whether that means getting involved in a good cause or participating in an activity to help spread awareness. Below is a list of Earth Day activities for this weekend and beyond in the surrounding areas.

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Meet Visit Optimizer: AlayaCare’s new solution for scheduling vacant visits

AlayaCare

As a leading technology for home-based and community care providers, AlayaCare always strives to improve how it empowers organizations in supporting their staff and delivering the best possible care to their communities. That’s why we are excited to announce the official launch of a new feature called the Visit Optimizer. AlayaCare’s new solution matches vacant visits with suitable care providers using advanced algorithms and aligning scheduling practices with business objectives.

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The Promise and Peril of ChatGPT in Geriatric Nursing Education 

Daily Nurse

Artificial intelligence (AI) integration in healthcare has become more prevalent through the advancements of ChatGPT, an OpenAI-developed AI language model based on deep learning that produces human-like text. ChatGPT has many questioning its role in healthcare, specifically its use in nursing education. So Daily Nurse spoke with Bei Wu, PhD, FGSA, FAAN (Honorary), Vice Dean for Research, Dean’s Professor in Global Health, New York University, Rory Meyers College of Nursing , and Xiang Qi, B