Hospice News
MAY 12, 2023
Palliative care utilization in ovarian cancer patients can lower their chances of rehospitalizations, according to recent data. Patients with ovarian cancer who have received palliative care had fewer hospital readmissions compared to others, according to a recent study presented at the 2023 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) in Tampa, Florida.
AlayaCare
MAY 11, 2023
Home-based care technology platform creator releases AlayaCare University in three market-ready iterations: Foundations, Certifications, and Extended Enterprise—all designed to benefit care givers with on-going access to training and upskilling. MONTREAL, CANADA— 11 th MAY 2023 — AlayaCare , technology creator of the AlayaCare Cloud home and community-based care operations platform, today announced its latest AlayaCare University (ACU) training platforms designed to provide three tiers of on-dem
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HopeHealth
MAY 10, 2023
In honor of Nurses Week, we spotlight our hospice nurse based in a Boston hospital. “So much love, so much meaning can happen in these end-of-life spaces,” she says. The post “What a privilege”: Reflections of a hospice nurse appeared first on HopeHealth.
GeriPal
MAY 11, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary We’ve had multiple GeriPal episodes about treatments for dementia, including aducanumab ( here , here , and here ) and lecanemab ( here ). As today’s guest, Kristine Yaffe notes, part of the reason for that emphasis is that in the US we prioritize treatment, whereas other countries are ahead of us in prioritizing prevention.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Hospice News
MAY 12, 2023
As regulators turn their eyes toward hospice program integrity, Community Healthcare of Texas CEO Viki Jingle has seen first-hand the “heartbreaking disservice” that families experience due to unethical practices. Among the key concerns is a rash of newly licensed hospice operators in multiple states that some have associated with suspicious or unethical practices.
AlayaCare
MAY 8, 2023
Home-based care technology innovator to help Carefor streamline back-office operations—from scheduling to client management, with enhanced data-based decision support for improved job experience for front-line caregivers. MONTRÉAL, QC— 9th May 2023 — AlayaCare , a SaaS end-to-end home and community-based care platform developer, today announced it is partnering with Carefor Health & Community Services, Eastern Ontario’s largest home and community care agency, to integrate AlayaCare Cloud.
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Sustainable Caregiving
MAY 8, 2023
When we feel like we are drowning from caregiving’s constant stressors, the overwhelm can cause us to sink into the depths of despair. Our situation can feel hopeless, and we can feel helpless. We may harbor an expectation that we should be happy, and the shock of immense, uncomfortable, negative emotions can catch us off … Reframe Caregiver Stress Read More » The post Reframe Caregiver Stress appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving.
Hospice News
MAY 9, 2023
The future of telehealth in hospice care delivery is among the questions swirling around the expiration of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) on May 11. Certain telehealth flexibilities temporarily implemented during the PHE are sticking around until the end of 2024, while others are rolling away as it expires. Though initially the telehealth waivers weren’t intended to be permanent, they will likely have long-term impacts in hospice.
AlayaCare
MAY 8, 2023
The importance of the home care industry is increasing considering the rapidly growing senior population and the benefits home care will have on delivering quality care to those who need it. While home care is poised to play a key role in the coming years, technology will become a major factor in ensuring the care provided is of the highest quality.
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 8, 2023
Nursing is a challenging profession that requires expertise, dedication, and compassion. Black nurses have made significant contributions to the field, yet their stories often go untold. In this second post in a four-part series for this Nurses Month (here’s the first post ), I continue to highlight the achievements of Black nurses who have worked to provide quality care despite discrimination and prejudice.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Sustainable Caregiving
MAY 8, 2023
When we feel like we are drowning from caregiving’s constant stressors, the overwhelm can cause us to sink into the depths of despair. Our situation can feel hopeless, and we can feel helpless. We may harbor an expectation that we should be happy, and the shock of immense, uncomfortable, negative emotions can catch us off … Reframe Caregiving Pain Read More » The post Reframe Caregiving Pain appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.
Hospice News
MAY 11, 2023
The implications of Option Care Health’s (NASDAQ: OPCH) pending $3.6 billion acquisition of Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) reflect rapidly changing market forces that could affect the industry at large. The rationale behind the transaction rests on four pillars , Option Care executives recently indicated — value-based reimbursement, the importance of scale in payer negotiations, a desire to get ahead of the curve as the industry changes and rising significance of data capabilities.
Daily Nurse
MAY 11, 2023
Good teamwork is as essential to a high-functioning nursing unit as the nurses themselves. Even the best nurses can’t operate in a silo–patient care takes a comprehensive and cohesive approach where nurses know what to do, know what everyone else does, and each nurse supports the rest of the team. Despite being a fundamental nursing practice, teamwork can be challenging.
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 11, 2023
Planning to leave the profession. In my current position as faculty in a university DNP program, I hear from my students about caring for overwhelming numbers of patients and fearing for their patients’ safety and health. The nursing shortage continues, with no end in sight. Working nurses are suffering burnout from caring for so many patients that they know nursing care is being missed.
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Minority Nurse
MAY 11, 2023
Good teamwork is as essential to a high-functioning nursing unit as the nurses themselves. Even the best nurses can’t operate in a silo–patient care takes a comprehensive and cohesive approach where nurses know what to do, know what everyone else does, and each nurse supports the rest of the team. Despite being a fundamental nursing practice, teamwork can be challenging.
Hospice News
MAY 8, 2023
Two years ago, CEO Jonathan Fluhart and COO Tiffany Hughes launched PalliCare to fill a need in the home-based care space. The company employs nurse practitioners and other clinicians to provide palliative care in the home. At the same time, PalliCare helps nurse practitioners interested in setting up their own palliative care practices. The provider’s executive team combines Fluhart’s business experience with the clinical expertise brought by Hughes, a nurse practitioner herself.
Daily Nurse
MAY 12, 2023
Nurse dynamic duo Anthony Scarpone-Lambert , BSN, RN, and Jennifferre Mancillas , BSN, RN, RNC-NIC set out in 2020 to build an online resource and marketplace they felt their healthcare community desperately needed. With staffing low and burnout higher than ever, the pair built Lumify Care, the startup behind the uNight Light, a hands-free device to illuminate a workspace while decreasing patient sleep disturbances.
Caring Senior Service
MAY 8, 2023
Mother’s Day is a special day to celebrate the amazing women who have nurtured and loved us throughout our lives. If your mom is aging or has a disability, this day may be even more important. Your relationship with your mom may have changed as she has gotten older, and perhaps, both of you are trying to figure out how to adjust to these changes. Mother’s Day is a great opportunity to deepen your relationship.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Minority Nurse
MAY 12, 2023
Yes, I said it. It’s time that nurses put nurses first! This is our week, our month, shoot, it’s even our year. Come on. Let’s go. Ask for what you want both in your professional life and personal life. The world knows that we deserve more, and we deserve the best. We work hard, so we need to take care of ourselves. We give, give, and give and it is time to receive.
Hospice News
MAY 10, 2023
As Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) sinks teeth into acquisitions, the company will be taking smaller bites when it comes to hospice deals. Addus has indicated for roughly the last year that it will orient its M&A strategy towards its home health and personal care services, with hospice becoming less of a priority. But this doesn’t mean that hospice is entirely out of the mix of acquisition targets, according to Brian Poff, Addus CFO and executive vice president.
Daily Nurse
MAY 11, 2023
May signifies everything we look forward to–time for graduations, pinning ceremonies, vacations, and anticipation for warmer weather; however, for the recent nursing graduate, May also signifies a time for preparation for one of the most important exams they may ever take, NCLEX. Graduates can look forward to taking the NCLEX if they remember PUPS. (More on PUPS below).
Living Assistance Services
MAY 10, 2023
Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 14th—if you’re a mom, we hope you get some rest and relaxation over the weekend! Many of us are mothers.
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Minority Nurse
MAY 11, 2023
May signifies everything we look forward to–time for graduations, pinning ceremonies, vacations, and anticipation for warmer weather; however, for the recent nursing graduate, May also signifies a time for preparation for one of the most important exams they may ever take, NCLEX. Graduates can look forward to taking the NCLEX if they remember PUPS. (More on PUPS below).
Hospice News
MAY 10, 2023
Hospices are increasingly eying palliative care as a promising growth opportunity, prioritizing expansion in that field over other health care service lines. More than half (56%) of hospice care professionals indicated that they planned to launch palliative care programs during 2023 in this year’s Hospice News Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase.
Daily Nurse
MAY 10, 2023
Detroit, Michigan native Teberah Alexander, RN, BSN, also known as Nurse T, kicked off National Nurses Week, showcasing healthcare careers for children and engaging them in the same way she became interested: by stoking their curiosity. Alexander’s Future Nurses Program gives children 6-13 years old hands-on experience in nursing and healthcare professions with interactive workshops like one over the weekend at Renaissance High School, her alma mater.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 6, 2023
May is mental health awareness month, a time to raise awareness and promote education about mental health, as well as reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Did you know, 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental health condition in a given year? Self-care is essential for Nurses to maintain their well-being and improve their mental health so they can provide the best possible care for their patients.
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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.
Minority Nurse
MAY 11, 2023
Angela Purcell, a nurse making a difference, has helped save patients’ sight and taught others how as part of the Flying Eye Hospital. Purcell didn’t start her career expecting to help save people’s eyesight around the globe. In fact, she didn’t even start working as a nurse until an amazing experience changed her life permanently. Purcell, now an RN with an Ophthalmic Nurse diploma and the Associate Director of Nursing for Orbis International’s Flying Eye Hospital , began her career as a leg
Hospice News
MAY 9, 2023
Florida-based Avow Hospice is now participating in NCH Health Systems fellowship program for hospice and palliative care physicians. Amid a challenging labor market, education and training for hospice and palliative care clinicians is a growing priority. Currently, most medical and nursing students receive very little exposure to the principles behind those services.
Daily Nurse
MAY 9, 2023
As a shock to absolutely no one, the sleep-related challenges faced by healthcare workers, particularly nurses, are extensive. AWAKE Chocolate , the first-ever caffeinated chocolate and a delicious alternative to coffee and energy drinks, took notice and surveyed 1,000 American healthcare workers’ sleep habits to determine how rested the industry is (hint: it’s not).
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
MAY 8, 2023
Short-term stays at assisted living facilities can be challenging, but with the right support, seniors can thrive and recover. After a hospitalization or surgical procedure, the physician may recommend rehab in an assisted living facility before the person returns home. This is typically a short-term time of intensive therapy to promote healing and recovery.
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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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