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A Decade of Palliative Telehealth Utilization Shows Quality Improvement

Hospice News

Telehealth utilization for palliative care during the last decade has been associated with improved quality of life, patient satisfaction and symptom management. But geographic and regulatory barriers pose hurdles to further evaluation of telehealth’s efficacy. This is according to a recent study analysis published in Cureus found. Researchers included palliative care professionals and educators at medical colleges and hospitals in India.

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Nurses: Always Ready, Always Willing

Daily Nurse

Nurses always seem to show up where and when they’re needed. Of course, they staff emergency rooms, ICUs, home health care agencies, community health clinics, and nursing homes worldwide, but they show up elsewhere, too. Only some people are aware of their presence, but there are staff nurses on cruise ships, nurses employed at Disney World, nurses on the scene at NASCAR, and nurses acting as consultants on movie and television sets in Hollywood.

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Understanding and Managing Memory Loss

Community Home Health Care

Insights for World Alzheimer’s Month September is World Alzheimer’s Month , a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Memory loss is one of the most challenging aspects of these conditions , not only for those affected but also for their families and caregivers. At Community Home Healthcare, we are committed to providing support and understanding to those navigating the complexities of memory loss.

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Holly Willoughby takes fundraising to new heights at BGC Charity Day 2024

Together for Short Lives

On Wednesday 11 September, we headed to BGC Partners’ London HQ for their annual BGC Charity Day, to raise money for our Butterfly Fund. The post Holly Willoughby takes fundraising to new heights at BGC Charity Day 2024 appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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The ‘Holy Grail’ of Palliative Care Payment Through ACOs

Hospice News

As opportunities to provide palliative care through Accountable Care Organization (ACO) relationships continue to arise, operators will likely need to understand the varying types of reimbursement that exist in that arena. ACOs are groups of physicians, hospitals and other health care providers who come together voluntarily to give coordinated high-quality care to their Medicare patients.

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Turning Personal Loss into Personal Connections: A Nurse’s Journey Through Kidney Care and Heartbreak 

Daily Nurse

After starting my nursing career in labor and delivery, I transitioned to caring for patients with kidney disease at dialysis centers. Then, after working for nearly 17 years in dialysis, I moved to Interwell Health , a value-based kidney care provider, where I could use my years of experience to educate kidney patients and try to help them improve their kidney function and overall health to help delay or even prevent dialysis.

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Creating a Healthy Work Culture with Radical Candor

Healthy Workforce Institute

Creating a healthy work culture in healthcare is crucial, yet it can be challenging, especially when giving and receiving feedback. Radical Candor in leadership plays a vital role in addressing this challenge. How do we ensure that feedback is seen as a tool for growth rather than a source of stress? As leaders, it’s our responsibility to create and sustain an environment where feedback is accepted and valued as a key part of professional development.

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Diverse Mix of Opportunities, Obstacles in Palliative Care’s Future Outlook

Hospice News

Interest has mounted in the palliative care arena, but building and sustaining these services requires stronger reimbursement and workforce resources. The palliative care space is gaining momentum, despite large challenges tied to staffing and reimbursement strains, according to Mark Kulik, senior managing director of the advisory firm The Braff Group.

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Sepsis Survivors Face Continued Risk of Hospital Readmissions

Daily Nurse

A recent study published in the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC) reveals that sepsis survivors are at a significant risk of being readmitted to the hospital, especially those who were discharged to home health care or home settings. Despite the success of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign, which has reduced sepsis prevalence and related deaths by nearly 30% from 1990 through 2017, there is a growing concern about the post-discharge outcomes for survivors.

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Atrial Fibrillation and Home Health

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: The Critical Role of Home Health Care September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the most common type of arrhythmia. Affecting nearly 2.7 million Americans, AFib significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

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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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Traditions Health of Selma, AL Awarded Hospice Accreditation

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Selma, AL has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Selma hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice of the Foothills Rebrands With Eye on Access

Hospice News

California-based Hospice of the Foothills unveiled a rebranding strategy aimed at better communicating its expanded suite of services. Rebranded as Foothills Compassionate Care, the hospice provider also offers palliative care, caregiver and grief support services as well as community education and resources. The new name and logo reflect a growing range of services integrated under one umbrella as the organization shapes its care delivery approaches around patients’ evolving needs, according t

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The Importance of Safe Storage Practices: A Guide for Healthcare Workers

Daily Nurse

No matter where you work—whether it’s a private practice, a hospital, a clinic, or a patient’s home—it’s important to ensure that your medical supplies are stored safely, securely, and well-organized. Proper storage is essential for preventing harm from hazardous supplies to you and your patients and for efficient and effective patient care, as you need to know exactly where every tool and medicine is located.

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I Am a Baby Nurse. Not!

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

I often see/hear new nurses referring to themselves as “newbie nurses” or “baby nurses,” inferring that they are just starting out in the profession. Imagine if a new attorney said, “I’m a baby lawyer,” or a new physician said, “I’m a newbie doctor.” It sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? That’s because this language is demeaning, unprofessional, […] The post I Am a Baby Nurse.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Traditions Health of Dalton, GA Awarded Hospice Accreditation

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Dalton, GA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Dalton hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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CMS to Expand ‘Enhanced Oversight’ to Combat Hospice Fraud in 4 States

Hospice News

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding its enhanced oversight for new hospices in fraud-ridden states, including California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. The agency in July 2023 first announced a “provisional period of enhanced oversight” for new hospices in those states. A key component of the enhanced oversight includes a medical review of claims before a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) will pay them.

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Atrial Fibrillation and Home Health

AT Home Care & Hospice

National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month: The Critical Role of Home Health Care September marks National Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing awareness about the most common type of arrhythmia. Affecting nearly 2.7 million Americans, AFib significantly raises the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

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Hospice and Managing Sepsis

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Sepsis Awareness Month: The Role of Hospice in Managing Sepsis at End of Life Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, is a significant concern for individuals with terminal illnesses. As we observe Sepsis Awareness Month in September, it is crucial to recognize the critical role hospice care plays The post Hospice and Managing Sepsis appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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The Essential Guide to HIPAA-Compliant Messaging for Home Care Teams

Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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2024 NHPCO Facts and Figures Report Now Available

NHPCO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2024 2022 Data Show First Increase in Hospice Utilization Rates Since COVID (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) – The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) published the 2024 edition of National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Facts and Figures, an annual report on key data points related to the delivery of hospice care, including information on patient characteristics, location and level of care, Medicare hospice spending, and h

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Key Research Trends: End-of-Life Disparities Across the Globe

Hospice News

Recent studies spanning various countries have found that location matters for patients with cancer and opioid disorders when it comes to end-of-life care delivery, costs and outcomes. Understanding the significant factors driving global data disparity trends can help inform hospices’ service development strategies and care models. Data has become key to helping providers learn where potential pitfalls and opportunities may exist.

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Together for Short Lives makes formal representation to Spending Review 2024

Together for Short Lives

Thousands of families whose children need palliative care face a postcode lottery as to whether they receive it. This is reducing their choice and control and is causing unnecessary and unplanned emergency admissions to hospital among children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, some of whom prefer to access palliative care at home. […] The post Together for Short Lives makes formal representation to Spending Review 2024 appeared first on Together for Short

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Swapna Peter Named 2024 ENA Foundation’s ENDVR Fellow

Daily Nurse

Meet Swapna Peter, MSN, RN, CCRN, a seasoned nurse passionate about emergency care and dedicated to enhancing patient outcomes. With an impressive 25-year nursing career, including a decade in the fast-paced environment of the emergency department at the University of California Davis Medical Center , Peter has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious ENA Foundation’s 2024 Emergency Nursing Diverse Voices Research Fellowship.

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The Cost of Inefficient Communication in Home Care & Beyond

This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.

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Why It’s So Important to Involve Your Parents in Decluttering Their Home

Responsive Home Care

You have finally made a decision to bite the bullet and start working on downsizing and decluttering your elderly parents’ home. As you begin sorting through the attic, you discover a box of old toys, stacks of family photos, a collection of forgotten letters. Each item holds a story, a little bit of history, and […] The post Why It’s So Important to Involve Your Parents in Decluttering Their Home appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Agape Care Group Acquires Crossroads Hospice Locations in 4 States

Hospice News

South Carolina-based Agape Care Group has acquired several Crossroads Hospice locations in four states. Agape, a portfolio company of the private equity firm Ridgemont Equity Partners, purchased sites in Oklahoma, Missouri, Kansas and Georgia for an undisclosed amount. Crossroads is retaining its locations in Tennessee, Ohio and Pennsylvania. “The addition of Crossroads Hospice solidifies our decision to expand into the Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma markets, where we have spent more than a year

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Essential Financial Planning Strategies for Seniors: Secure Your Retirement and Estate

Elder Care Matters

Financial planning for retirement is a crucial step in ensuring seniors have adequate resources to support their lifestyle while efficiently transferring assets to heirs. This article explores essential strategies for retirement planning and estate management to protect and preserve financial security. The post Essential Financial Planning Strategies for Seniors: Secure Your Retirement and Estate appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Discover the Often-Overlooked Health Behavior: Check Out Springer Publishing’s Latest Podcast Episode Now

Daily Nurse

In Springer Publishing’s latest episode of the Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States podcast, hosts Jim Knickman and Brian Elbel discuss the importance of health behavior, especially the often-overlooked issue of sleep hygiene, with Dr. Azizi Seixas, the interim chair of health informatics and health data science at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

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The Secret to Supercharging Your Organizations Communications

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.

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How Environmental Health Education Empowers Minority Nurses

Minority Nurse

Minority nurses are uniquely positioned to leverage their influence to help combat racial disparities in the healthcare industry. As climate change increasingly and disproportionately affects people of color, empowering minority nurses through environmental health education is becoming imperative. Through educational initiatives, minority nurses can help counter environmental racism and its associated adverse health outcomes.

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Hospice, Home-Based Care Employees Report Feeling Unsafe at Work

Hospice News

Many home-based care workers often feel unsafe in their jobs, having a direct impact on hospice recruitment and retention. More than 50% of 400 home-based care employees said they had experienced or witnessed at least one instance of workplace violence or harassment in a recent report from Transcend Strategy Group. About 20% indicated that they had experienced or witnessed at least seven such incidents, the research found.

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Hospice Promise Office Pups

Hospice Promise

Meet our office pups, Hank and Tula! Work is always better with these adorable companions by our side. Their playful antics bring joy and comfort to our team every day! The post Hospice Promise Office Pups appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Why Caregivers Are Prone to Developing Mental Illnesses

Caregiver Support Services

Caregiving is a noble and selfless responsibility, but it often comes with significant emotional and psychological challenges. Understanding why caregivers are prone to developing mental illnesses can help you take steps to protect your own mental health while providing essential care. Emotional and Physical Exhaustion Caregiving can be an all-consuming task that leads to physical and emotional exhaustion.

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10 Top Reasons to Pursue Your MSN

Minority Nurse

Nurses have the opportunity to advance their degrees, which allows them to pursue other jobs within the nursing field. Completing a master’s in nursing (MSN) allows nurses to practice with greater autonomy, hold a higher position in leadership, or educate future nurses. Types of MSN Degrees There are numerous types of MSN degrees, making it essential to know your long-term goals as a nurse before selecting which path you will follow.