Hospice News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Aging LGBTQ+ populations have few options for quality end-of-life care – particularly those in rural areas – and hospices are ramping up efforts to reach them. Access to hospice can be challenging for many seniors in remote or rural regions. Terminally ill seniors in these locales often experience higher levels of loneliness and isolation at the end-of-life due to a lack of nearby hospices or support from family caregivers.

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OCTOBER 12, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary For surgeons and patients, deciding if and when to operate can be challenging. Often, the way surgeons communicate about these decisions doesn’t make things any easier for themselves or their patients. And, surgeons often spend the majority of their conversations with patients describing anatomical details and exactly how they plan to ‘fix it’ , with little discussion of what that ‘fix’ will do for a patient’s overall goals.

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HopeHealth

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Kids and teens who are seriously ill often need to talk through their thoughts, questions and fears about death. Here’s how to create a safe space for them. The post How to Talk About Death With a Child or Teen Who’s Near the End of Life appeared first on HopeHealth.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We are deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Dr Juan Pablo Leiva, which has been announced today by our colleagues in SECPAL. Our Board and staff send our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, colleagues, patients and all who knew him. Dr Leiva posted earlier this week about the gratitude and privilege of working in palliative care (translated words below).

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Caregivers can be a key to reducing hospice revocations and the associated emergency department costs, according to Benjamin Swig, director of Acadian Health. The trouble is that many hospices lack the staff they need to build relationships with family caregivers further upstream in a patient’s illness trajectory, leaving them with fewer insights around their health care options, Swig stated.

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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In meetings recently I heard perspective from a colleague about the “job we get to do” as rehab professionals who are entrusted with caring for our patients — who are not just patients.

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Community Home Health Care

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As we journey through life, one thing remains constant: the passing of time. For seniors, each passing year is a testament to the wisdom and experiences they’ve gathered over the decades. Birthdays and anniversaries are not just days on the calendar; they are milestones to be celebrated, cherished, and shared with loved ones. In this blog post, we will explore creative ideas for making senior birthdays and anniversaries special and memorable.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Rooted in the power of storytelling and fueled by a desire to improve health equity and foster meaningful connections, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center’s innovative palliative care approach has earned industry-wide acclaim. “We take care of folks who are seriously ill, sometimes at the end of life… and the way I see it is we enter into their stories, we help bring peace and presence in a time of suffering,” David Wu, the program’s director, told Palliative Care News.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 9, 2023

With four generations in the workplace, friction’s bound to occur. From “Okay, Boomer” dismissals to gripes about entitled Millennials and tech-obsessed Gen Z, each generation has complaints about the others. Meanwhile, Gen Xers tend to be perpetually overlooked—which is hurtful in a different way. The one consistent theme through the generations is that at some point, they each declare the next generation as the demise of all time.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For almost 24 years, The DAISY Foundation has made bestowing nurses who demonstrate extraordinary skill and compassion with meaningful recognition and appreciation its goal. The majority of DAISY Award nominations, which describe the difference nurses make every day, are written by patients and their family members. Over two and a half million nominations have been submitted, to date.

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Responsive Home Care

OCTOBER 7, 2023

If you have ever played music on vinyl records, you know that the needle does not always track properly. Occasionally, a small piece of debris or dust may cause it to get stuck or skip, leaving you hearing only a few words of the song over and over again until the problem is addressed. In […] The post Dementia and Conversation Looping: How to Break the Cycle appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Implementation of the Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in has been challenging for both payers and providers, though a recent analysis indicates that it may get easier over time. The U.S Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) commissioned the RAND Corp. to conduct the analysis of the program, formally called the hospice component of the value-based insurance design model (VBID).

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As we mark the annual celebration and recognition of all that the Magnet model represents in healthcare here in the U.S. and around the world, it’s timely to pause to consider just what magnetism is and what makes this metaphor so apt in our 21st-century world. The Science of Magnetism Children are easily fascinated when playing with magnets. The developing brain of a child enthusiastically and curiously examines how different metals repel and attract one another, and no matter how magical it ma

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The Nurse Break

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Journey from Australian hospitals to the Solomon Islands as Frances Kennedy shares her experiences volunteer nursing. Learn about the challenges, the rewards, and the power of laughter. Dive into this captivating story and explore more articles , engage with vibrant Nurses Collective groups , and share your own adventures – email us today at hello@thenursebreak.org Introduction Welkam, iu olgeta from the Solomon Islands!

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Woodward, OK 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 Hospice team underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Calls have grown louder for an overhauled design of the Medicare Hospice Benefit, but the path towards change is riddled with contrasting views over regulation, policy and payment structures. Hospice providers are hitting financial and regulatory walls when it comes to sufficiently covering the spectrum of services necessary to care for patients and families, according to Marian Grant, senior regulatory advisor at the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC).

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you like listening to your favorite music on a record player, then you know that the needle doesn’t always track properly. Occasionally a tiny bit of debris or dust causes it to get stuck or skip, leaving you hearing just a few words of the song again and again until the problem is addressed. For seniors with dementia, blips in memory can cause a similar effect known as conversation looping.

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EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Register here A packed room at the EAPC Congress in Rotterdam in June enthusiastically heard the chairs of groups of primary care clinicians from Europe, Africa, Asia-pacific and Latin America outline exciting developments in their regions. See [link] We affirmed the potential that primary care has to provide universal access to a palliative care approach worldwide.

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Elk City, OK 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 Hospice team underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Reimbursement pressures, workforce strains and lagging awareness represent pain points preventing greater utilization of palliative care. These factors can weigh even heavier on access and quality of life for seriously ill children and their families in need of these services. The road to pediatric palliative care can be filled with many barriers for patients and families across the globe, with regulatory and reimbursement challenges a common thread, along with insufficient volumes of health pro

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center and its outpatient clinics, Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute, and Atrium Health Mercy have again achieved Magnet redesignation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program. National Magnet status is the highest national honor for professional nursing practice and distinguishes healthcare organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence.

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Home Care Pulse

OCTOBER 12, 2023

HCP WEBINAR SERIES Connect, Qualify, and Schedule Interviews Faster Than Humanly Possible —How HCP’s Newest Acquisition Will Help You Land Top Talent That Sticks Thursday, October 26th, 2023 Thursday, October 26th, 2023 Thursday, October 26th, 2023 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min You deserve complete support across the employee lifecycle.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Depression Education and Awareness Month October is Depression Education and Awareness Month, which aims to educate people on how depression impacts individuals and families and to decrease negative connotations associated with this mental illness. Depression in Hospice and Home Healthcare Settings Depression can affect anyone, anywhere. Depression in hospice and home healthcare settings is expectantly The post Mental Health: Depression Awareness appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

COVID-19 cases are rising in various parts of the country with potential implications for hospice and palliative care operators. Cases of the virus began to uptick in July, and some fear an even bigger surge as winter moves many people indoors and in closer quarters. More than 18,000 people in the United States were hospitalized due to COVID between Sept. 24 and Sept. 30, a slight decline from the prior week, according to the U.S.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference is taking place October 12-14 in Chicago, marking the largest and most influential gathering of nurses and healthcare stakeholders in the country. If you can’t attend, we’ve got you covered in advance as we sat down with Rebecca Graystone, MS, MBA, RN, NE-BC, and the Senior Vice President, Accreditation & Organization Credentialing of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC ) to discuss Mag

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Home Care Pulse

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction – What is a NPS? – How to Calculate Your NPS – NPS Benefits – Promoters – Passives – Detractors Article Contents: – Introduction – What is a NPS? – How to Calculate Your NPS – NPS Benefits – Promoters – Passives – Detractors Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Depression Education and Awareness Month October is Depression Education and Awareness Month, which aims to educate people on how depression impacts individuals and families and to decrease negative connotations associated with this mental illness. Depression in Hospice and Home Healthcare Settings Depression can affect anyone, anywhere. Depression in hospice and home healthcare settings is expectantly The post Mental Health: Depression Awareness appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

More Medicare Advantage organizations are developing customized plans for patients with special needs, including for those who may need palliative care or are nearing the end of life. SCAN Health Plan recently launched a new special needs plan designed to serve older adults who have multiple chronic conditions, as well as an additional plan oriented around women’s specific health needs.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Nurses are leaving direct care — and dissatisfaction with outdated staffing models may be a big reason why. How can you provide safe, efficient patient care and meet the evolving needs of nurses? Innovative nurse staffing models can be the answer. Making a commitment to find and implement new staffing models is a great way to show nurses that you support their well-being and hard work.

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Home Care Pulse

OCTOBER 12, 2023

HCP WEBINAR SERIES Gain a Competitive Hiring Advantage—How HCP’s Newest Acquisition Will Help You Land Top Talent That Sticks Thursday, October 26th, 2023 Thursday, October 26th, 2023 Thursday, October 26th, 2023 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min You deserve complete support across the employee lifecycle. That’s why HCP just acquired Pre-Intent, an automated outreach solution for recruiting front-line talent for the long-term and post-acute market.

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Elaine Mansfield

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Autumn in the New York Finger Lakes is tinged with orange, red, and yellow. Monarchs, maple leaves, and Red Efts. Burning Bush, raspberries and tomatoes, and autumn Zinnias. Finger Lakes grapes and red wine. Pumpkins, winter squash, Burning Bush, and orange sunsets. As temperatures cool, song birds head south and Nature celebrates with hot colors. September and the first days of October were 85 F hot—hotter than July and August.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care Names New Director Missouri-based Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) has appointed Cheryl Maley, registered nurse, as new director of Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care. Maley joined the hospital system’s home health department in 2012 as a certified nurse assistant, later becoming a registered nurse.

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Living Assistance Services

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Staying physically active is important at every age, and a consistent exercise routine can be of great benefit to seniors. Exercise.

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Nurse Nacole

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Dyes and pigments interfere with the accuracy of pulse oximetry. Methylene blue, the treatment of methemoglobinemia, can significantly decrease pulse oximeter saturation readings to as low as 1%.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The American Nurses Credentialing Center National Magnet and Pathway to Excellence Conference is taking place October 12-14 in Chicago, marking the largest and most influential gathering of nurses and healthcare stakeholders in the country. If you can’t attend, we’ve got you covered in advance as we sat down with Debbie Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN, the Chief Nursing Officer at the American Nurses Association (ANA) Enterprise , to discuss the ANA’s role in addressing the nurse staffing crisis an

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) CEO Bruce Broussard will step down in late 2024, with incoming COO and president Jim Rechtin on deck to succeed him. Rechtin comes to Humana from Envision Healthcare where he is now president and CEO. He transitions to the COO role for the insurance behemoth as of Jan. 8, 2024 and will take the helm following Broussard’s departure.

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