Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Hospice News spoke with a group of industry leaders — from publicly traded companies, private firms and nonprofit organizations — about the major trends and most pressing concerns on their radar as the new year approaches. Common threads among their remarks show that leaders in the hospice community continue to have their eyes on pervasive workforce challenges, potentially disruptive payment models and an evolving regulatory landscape.

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HopeHealth

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A 90-year-old hospice volunteer reflects on 22 years of writing patients’ life stories and comforting families after loss. “My life has been enriched beyond words,” she says. The post “This is what life is about”: The legacy of a 90-year-old hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we move through December, I reflect on the past year and wonder what the new year may bring. I am grateful, and at Life and Death Matters, we are grateful, for all the opportunities we had to connect with people – in person – especially in the past few months. It was wonderful to […]. The post Winter Reflections and Greetings from Life and Death Matters appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Solace

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As we say goodbye to 2022, we do so knowing that some of us have lost loved ones dear to us and all of us have lost public figures we admired — actors, politicians, musicians, writers — who made a difference with their talents and leave a legacy behind. ​​Madeleine Albright, 84. Albright served as the first female Secretary of State and later worked as a Georgetown professor and author of several memoirs.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The omnibus spending bill to currently before Congress includes provisions that would extend the waiver for recertification using telehealth through the end of 2024, among other items pertaining to hospice. Legislators have released the text of the most than 6,000-page bill that is intended to fund the federal government for Fiscal Year 2023. Congress is working to pass the bill before the end of the week when they will recess for the holidays.

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NHPCO

DECEMBER 20, 2022

For Immediate Release. December 20, 2022 . (Alexandria, VA) Congress has released the text of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, an omnibus funding package that will fund the government through Fiscal Year 2023. As NHPCO advised its members in a Member Alert this morning, the legislation contains measures that will affect hospices positively and negatively.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

DECEMBER 23, 2022

We’re Excited to Introduce you to Fran. Our Marketing Department is growing! Please join us as we welcome Fran Chiappetta to Freedom Home Care’s Business Development Team! Fran has been in the healthcare field for most of her career, including sales and development for durable medical equipment companies, as well as home health sales. Fran loves building and nurturing relationships, not only with business partners, but with clients and patients as well.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Illinois-headquartered Unity Hospice & Palliative Care has expanded to Houston, Texas, following its acquisition of an existing license in that market. Unity is a family-owned provider established in 1992 that since then has cared for more than 30,000 patients, the company reported. This transaction marks the company’s first entry into Texas. Unity also has locations in Missouri, Indiana and its home state of Illinois.

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Chicago Caregiving

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Keep your loved ones with dementia safe through this holiday’s winter storms. While the snow, wind, and colder temps coming this week are a major inconvenience for most of us, for individuals with dementia, they can be life-threatening. The fact that the winter storm’s arrival coincides with the holidays is creating a quandary for families as they consider travel, holiday family gatherings, and religious holiday services.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 21, 2022

San Luis Obispo nurse Elissa Molfino is used to caring for her patients, but her patients’ pets, not so much. But that’s what happened when she volunteered to do when a patient who’d suffered a bad fall showed up at the French Hospital Medical Center. Molfino can now add crisis dog rescuer to her resume […].

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Caring Senior Service

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Giving gifts is one of the most common expressions of love and appreciation during the holidays. However, buying gifts for some loved ones can be challenging. For example, what do you get loved ones facing cognitive decline? When your parent has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia , families must be mindful of the gifts they choose. Here are some gift ideas that are perfect for seniors with dementia.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Chapters Health System and Capital Caring Health have signed a letter of intent to affiliate. The agreement is expected to close in early 2023. This marks the third affiliation that Chapters announced or completed during 2022, following Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care early in the year and Hope Healthcare just last week. “In the past year, Chapters Health has been on an accelerated and ambitious journey to change the way chronic illness management and end-of-life care is administered i

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Structural and interpersonal racism is blocking aspiring midwives of color from joining the workforce at a critical time for the health of pregnant and birthing people. The U.S. has alarming disparities in maternal health that will likely intensify following the erosion of reproductive health access in states across the country. Midwifery care and care from providers who share a racial and cultural identity with their patients are proven to improve outcomes for parents and babies.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Clinicians should approach their psychiatric care of adults with schizophrenia with a degree of cultural and intellectual humility, recognizing patients are the experts on their lived experience. It’s not feasible nor necessary for clinicians to become experts on each patient’s race, religion, culture, or beliefs. However, by practicing humility and curiosity, we can learn from […].

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Today's Caregiver

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Social Security-related scams continue to be widespread, especially during the holidays. Criminals pretending to be from Social Security and other federal government agencies are tricking victims into sending money or sharing personal information.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Huge acquisitions, the labor shortage and regulation dominated the news this year, but other important trends emerged that warrant attention. Below are 10 of this year’s “hidden gem” stories that didn’t quite make our top 10 most read. These cover the innovative partnerships, new technologies, pediatric care, health equity and other key developments in the hospice space.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Vicki Havercroft Dixon (@vjhavercroft), Lead Cancer Nurse – Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Florence Nightingale Leadership Scholar 2021/22 @FNightingaleF. In May 2021 I was successful in starting the next part of my nursing leadership journey by commencing as a Florence Nightingale Foundation leadership scholar. Then in September 2021, after nearly 25 years at the same trust, the scholarship gave me the confidence to look outside my comfort zone and I started as the Lead Cancer Nurse

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Nurses have tough jobs. One of the small things that have helped brighten their days is choosing to wear stylish nursing shoes and scrubs. Whether scrubs are in different colors, with cartoon characters, or feature hobby-related items like books or bikes, they can cheer up nurses and their patients. But now, a nurse has gone […].

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Responsive Home Care

DECEMBER 18, 2022

If you’re not living with a swallowing disorder, you probably haven’t thought much about the various consistencies and textures of the liquids in your diet. When you are thirsty, nothing hits the spot like an ice-cold glass of water. On a hot summer day, you may crave a cool milkshake. And when you are recuperating […]. The post How Beverage Thickeners Can Help with Swallowing Disorders in Seniors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Hospice leaders have kept their eyes on four key numbers as 2022 progressed: clinical capacity, length of stay, labor costs and utilization. A fifth, the rising number of new hospices in certain states, has emerged as a priority in recent weeks. These metrics are key to understanding what hospices experienced this year. Though most aggregated, industry-wide data will not be released this year, common themes have emerged in statements from individual providers that offer insights.

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Today's Caregiver

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Caregivers and Veterans, we’ve recently learned of a potential scam about a VA Caregiver Stipend Recoupment. Please do not respond to such requests, as VA will not email you a request for money.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The battle against infectious diseases has been present for the longest time in history. Yet, even today, we continue to witness outbreaks such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, infectious diseases tend to occur suddenly, causing havoc and uncertainty in communities due to their ability to spread fast. Moreover, growing globalization and interconnectedness have made […].

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For most, the holidays are a time of joyous celebrations with family, friends, and delicious food. When you are living with a loved one or know a close someone with a terminal illness, the traditional holiday times don’t always carry the same cheer. Hospice is one service that can significantly alleviate some of the burden. The post Hospice During the Holidays appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Leaders of the U.S. Senate’s Comprehensive Care Caucus have asked federal regulators to examine program integrity within the Medicare Hospice Benefit. The four senators wrote to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, urging the agency to investigate a spate of newly licensed hospice operators in multiple states that some have associated with suspicious or unethical practices.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Article Contents: – Introduction. – When Do We Stop Being Healthcare Professionals? – How Many Have Crossed the Line? – The Client / Healthcare Worker Relationship – a Refresher. – Fostering a Successful Relationship. – Professional Relationships and Gifts from Clients. – The Dos and Don’ts. Article Contents: When Do We Stop Being Healthcare Professionals?

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Hope Hospice

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Caregivers need to be creative in planning activities for dementia patients, keeping in mind that what works for one person may not work for another. Painting/drawing : Art brings joy to many, but you may need to adjust the method for those whose declining fine motor skills prevent holding brushes and the like. Suggest a theme or provide a couple of inspiration images.

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Elaine Mansfield

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Seasons in the New York Finger Lakes go from frigid cold in mid winter to blistering hot in summer, but each month brings gifts of beauty. January 2022 sunset. February 2022 (Willow and Disco). I was thrilled to spot the first bluebirds in March and see my son David at his home in April. April 2022 with my son David. March 2022 when the bluebirds return.

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Solace

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Whether you lost a loved one recently or years ago, it’s natural to long for them during the holidays. Family traditions, parties, songs, and even holiday decorating can trigger sadness, grief, and depression. It’s natural to feel a whirlwind of emotions: you want to make the holidays memorable (especially when you have young children or grandchildren), yet the idea of merry-making without your loved one feels unbearable.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Ep.8: What Providers Need to Know About the Hospice Quality Reporting Program Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, Vice President of Quality & Standards at CHAP, discusses what CMS's Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) means for the care continuum as a whole, and the most important things for providers to be aware of. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript.

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Bayshore Care Home

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A Home Health Agency might be a public, not-for-profit or restrictive office or development of such an office or association. A public office is an office worked by a State or nearby. The post Home Health Agency in Pasco County, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Tampa and Nearby Cities first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Our experts in home health services in Battle Creek, MI & other Michigan communities offer tips for thickening drinks for seniors with dysphasia. Unless you one of many seniors with dysphagia, a swallowing disorder, it is likely you have not given much serious thought to the various consistencies and textures of the liquids in your diet. When you are feeling thirsty, nothing hits the spot like an ice-cold glass of water.

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Together for Short Lives

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Of all the seasons Christmas was the one which Zack absolutely adored. Most likely it was the lights, so many lovely lights all over his world. He also loved the presents, he thought all presents were for him, no matter whose birthday or occasion we were celebrating, all presents (and claps) were for him. But […]. The post Merry Christmas from all of us and Zack wherever he may be decorating his tree. appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As the year comes to an end, it's always a good time to pause, reflect, and take stock of the current state of your nursing career. As I've often said in my writing, podcasts, and keynote addresses, you can always choose to allow your career to happen to you, or you can instead take inspired action and make it happen. Which sounds better to you? Conscious Career Creation Consciously making your nursing career happen involves several key factors: The will/desire to create a career that's unique t

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Living Assistance Services

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Christmas is almost here, and we’d like to take a moment to offer our best wishes to all: our clients and their families, the exceptional.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Healthcare workers, especially Nurses, face more challenges today than ever. Nurses must quickly adapt to fluctuating Nurse-Patient ratios, evolving technology, and the evolutions of healthcare and how it affects the way we provide care to our patients. Medication errors are an unfortunate consequence of overwork, distraction, and system errors. The consequences of medication errors can range from minor to serious.

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Today's Caregiver

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Alicia Story sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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