Hospice News
JULY 11, 2023
Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) have reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA), designed to bolster the field’s shrinking workforce with federal support. If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains.
GeriPal
JULY 13, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Today’s podcast is a follow up to our 2018 podcast with Randy Curtis about the Jumpstart intervention. On that podcast he and collaborators tested a combined patient and clinician facing communication priming intervention to promote goals of care conversations. Today we discuss a new paper in JAMA that tests a stripped down version of the clinician only facing intervention in a pragmatic randomized trial for older adults with serious illness and those 80+.
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Minority Nurse
JULY 13, 2023
Nurses are astute clinicians often endowed with a keen helping of intuitive discernment. This ability to sense that something is wrong — or about to go wrong — has likely saved countless patients’ lives over centuries of nursing care. Whatever it is and wherever it comes from, a nurse’s intuition is something we can choose to pay heed to and to increasingly nurture, sharpen, and trust as the years go by.
Chicago Caregiving
JULY 12, 2023
Who benefits from the Covid antiviral drug Paxlovid, and how does it work? Pam and Jon (who wish to remain anonymous for this story) are two former Chicagoans living in southern California. They took great care during the pandemic not to catch Covid-19. They masked, attended outdoor events only, and took all recommended shots and boosters. But over Christmas 2022, their luck ran out; the couple tested positive for Covid.
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Hospice News
JULY 13, 2023
The U.S Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is implementing a “period of enhanced oversight” for new hospices in California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas. A key component of the enhanced oversight includes a medical review of claims before a Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) will pay them. These actions follow reports of potentially unethical or illegal practices among hospices, particularly among new companies popping up in those four states, which have spurred calls for stro
Today's Caregiver
JULY 10, 2023
Speak up when we complain about how hard it is for Mom to hear; after years at the disco, no sound is too clear. Slow down when we jog by, complaining about the man with the cane, ‘cause I think I just got a charley horse or at least a small sprain.
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Chicago Caregiving
JULY 14, 2023
By K.J. Bannan When a loved one can’t find the answers, a caregiver can fill in the gaps Anna Falkenstein’s husband went into cardiac arrest six years ago while walking outside. He pitched forward as he collapsed. Bystanders started CPR, but his brain was without oxygen long enough to cause an anoxic brain injury and major memory loss. “When he woke up, he had no idea who he was, who anybody around him was.
Hospice News
JULY 13, 2023
Aveanna Opens Hospice De Novo Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH) has opened a de novo in Greenville, Alabama. Through the new location, Aveanna provides advanced palliative care and hospice to community-based patients. The home health and hospice provider will also offer bereavement and family support services to the community, as well as 24/7 on-call clinical support for emergencies, medication management and assistance obtaining medical equipment.
Daily Nurse
JULY 14, 2023
We all depend on technology to manage our daily responsibilities at home and work to make purchases, open doors, send messages, attend meetings virtually, and more, but did you know you can also use technology to advance your nursing career ? Technology for Career Advancement You are likely already using technology to tackle tasks like grocery shopping and take-out orders, but are you also using it to help advance your career ?
Minority Nurse
JULY 12, 2023
Nursing is a second career for Derek J. Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. In 2020 Flores was a featured guest on the TV Show, The Doctors , sharing his expertise on end-of-life hospice care. He’s also written two books to increase knowledge of end-of-life care. Flores’ first book, Seven Keys to a Peaceful Passing , walks patients and families through common challenges and decisions they must make during their hospice journey.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
JULY 9, 2023
In this blog, Emma and Kevin, both qualified Professional Nurse Advocates, discuss why they set up a National Community of Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses, the impact to date for its members, and their hopes for the future. Emma Perry ( @EmmaPerry2007 ) is a Mental Health Nursing Advisor for International Recruitment at NHS England and the Divisional Director of Nursing Adult Mental Health at Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust while Kevin Fernandez ( @k9fernandez ) is a L
Hospice News
JULY 10, 2023
As health care stakeholders work to improve care coordination, more hospices are exploring home-based primary care. Offering those services can help hospice and palliative care providers engage patients further upstream, as well as offer a more comprehensive suite of services to meet their needs, according to Melissa Singleton, chief learning officer at the Home-Centered Care Institute.
Daily Nurse
JULY 12, 2023
Helping others is what nurse navigator Megan Trewhitt does for a living at the CHI MaryEllen Locher Breast Center in Chattanooga, Tennesse. But sometimes, the person doing the comforting needs comfort. After Trewhitt and her husband moved to Chattanooga in 2017, she was a nurse, and something happened along the way that gave her a new perspective. Trewhitt was diagnosed with breast cancer at 34 and saw a new side of what nurse navigators do.
Minority Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
July is a prime month for sunburns, but protecting your skin from sun damage is a year-round task. No matter where you live, putting sunscreen on before you head out the door is just as important in the summer as it is in the wintertime. With July marked as National UV Awareness Month, this is a great opportunity to educate patients (and yourself) about protection from the sun’s damaging rays.
AJN Off the Charts
JULY 13, 2023
Photo by Artem Kovalev on Unsplash Two-and-a-half years ago, I experienced severe burnout in my role as a night shift charge nurse in a cardiovascular ICU. This blog post shares my personal story, highlighting the common ingredients of burnout and the challenges I faced. Through this experience, I learned valuable lessons that can benefit both nurses and the health care industry as a whole.
Hospice News
JULY 13, 2023
The health care space — including hospice — is increasingly shaped by numbers. During the past several years hospice providers have had to become experts in data management in order to remain competitive. Data has become invaluable to negoitiations with referral and payer sources, as well as to regulatory compliance. But providers can also benefit from considering data that comes from outside their organizations to identify prevailing trends, inform their marketing efforts and guide their decis
Daily Nurse
JULY 10, 2023
Is travel nursing still worth it in 2023? As a former travel nurse, my answer will always be yes! I started travel nursing in 2010 when I left Canada and moved to New York City. Honestly, it was one of the best decisions of my life. I worked in the emergency department for five years and was planning my departure because I wanted something new and exciting.
Home Care Pulse
JULY 12, 2023
HCP WEBINAR SERIES The State of Post-Acute Care in 2023: Finance With the release of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report, we have new data and insights on how post-acute care businesses have been impacted by ongoing industry challenges, and what the most successful organizations are doing to overcome them. Join HCP for a 6-part webinar series breaking down the key findings from each section of the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report, including sales & marketing, recruitment & retention, finance, o
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
JULY 10, 2023
If you provide care for a senior loved one, you’re at risk for caregiver PTSD! If you think PTSD only happens to those who have experienced life-threatening danger, think again. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can arise after any traumatic event or experience. It might surprise you to learn that providing care for a family member is among the main factors that cause PTSD.
Hospice News
JULY 14, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has been relatively quiet on its strategic plans with Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED), which it is in the process of acquiring via its subsidiary, Optum. The company shed some light on how the home health and hospice asset will fit into its overall scope of services Friday, however. Optum announced plans to acquire the massive home health and hospice provider Amedisys for $3.3 billion in June.
Daily Nurse
JULY 13, 2023
The U.S. nursing shortage is projected to hit the hundreds of thousands, and the ability to educate and train nurses is more vital than ever. Yet, prospective caregivers still encounter barriers within nursing education that can limit their degree completion. And this disproportionately includes college applicants from diverse communities. The nursing leadership team at Adtalem Global Education helps nursing schools better meet the needs of their students through the Social Determinants of Lea
Diversity Nursing
JULY 10, 2023
Nurses at the forefront of healthcare continue to face challenges that change how we provide Nursing care to our patients. As the Nursing field continues to evolve, here are some of the top Nursing trends to watch in 2023 and for the years to come. Nursing Shortages Nursing shortages across all aspects of healthcare will continue to increase in 2023 and for several years to come.
Healthy Workforce Institute
JULY 12, 2023
Navigating difficult conversation is an essential skill healthcare leaders must possess to build healthy work cultures. Especially in healthcare, effective communication is the backbone of providing top-notch patient care and fostering a supportive work environment. We know that nobody actually enjoys having difficult conversations, and that doing so can be quite challenging.
Hospice News
JULY 11, 2023
Strains on reimbursement, referrals and staffing represent the biggest obstacles to palliative care providers’ viability and growth. It takes time to build up the payment, referral and workforce resources needed to support a sustainable palliative care program, according to Dr. Stephen Goldfine, chief medical officer at Samaritan Healthcare & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
JULY 13, 2023
More than 40% of patients have experienced a “longer than reasonable” wait for healthcare, with 26% of those patients waiting more than two months for healthcare, according to a new national survey of U.S. adults released by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). As a result, nearly half of those who experienced unreasonable wait times gave up seeking an appointment and did not receive care.
Today's Caregiver
JULY 9, 2023
The book provides insight and practical information that will guide a reader to greater self-awareness and wellness concepts.
Living Assistance Services
JULY 12, 2023
If you have an aging loved one, you may be familiar with respite care—temporary daily, part-time or 24-hour caregiver support that is.
Hospice News
JULY 12, 2023
The Kidney Care Choices (KCC) model is among the reimbursement streams that is widening payment for palliative care services. It could also help improve utilization of serious illness and end-of-life care. Patients with chronic kidney disease can often receive fragmented care and expensive treatments. They also receive limited to no education about their health trajectories, or serious illness and end-of-life care options.
Nurse.com
JULY 11, 2023
Many nurses try and stick it out at work even if they’re unhappy. After all, we’re resilient and tend to try to fix problems rather than run from them. Although we can rise to most challenges, jobs that sap us physically and emotionally are detrimental. The result is burnout and even physical illness. Could there be a better fit for your nursing career?
AJN Off the Charts
JULY 11, 2023
A mother’s grief. Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash As a member of the spiritual care team, I received a request one morning to visit Ms. L, a patient who had just received devastating news: her son had unexpectedly died the previous night. Ms. L was recovering from a major surgery and in the process of being discharged from the hospital.
Home Care Pulse
JULY 10, 2023
Article Contents: – Introduction – 3 Tenets of Employee Retention – 11 Strategies to Improve Retention. – Fine-Tune Your Recruitment Strategy – Offer Fair Compensation – Nurture New Hires – Establish Growth Opportunities – Provide Excellent Training – Develop an Attractive Culture – Create a Sense of Purpose – Open the Lines of Communication – Embrace Technology – Recognize the Value of Recognition – Get Creat
Hospice News
JULY 10, 2023
Prevalent care models for neurological illnesses could be improved by more extensive integration of palliative care, recent research has found. A team of international researchers reviewed prior studies of care models for treating Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia and other neurological diseases. They found that the development of an evidence-based framework for early and ongoing palliative care would considerably improve quality of life, symptom management and advance care
Daily Nurse
JULY 11, 2023
The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for certification across the emergency spectrum, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification program. Held by over 5,800 RNs worldwide, the CFRN is one of the longest-running, most complex, multifaceted national nursing specialty certifications.
Melodia Hospice
JULY 14, 2023
Diagnosing a loved one with dementia can be challenging and traumatic. Hospice care may be needed to keep your loved one comfortable and well-cared for as the disease advances. However, many families are unclear if Medicare covers hospice care for people living with dementia. We’ll discuss your alternatives and expectations in this blog article.
Hospice of the North Coast
JULY 14, 2023
By Xiaojing (Lucy) Ma, AMFT When we experience a significant loss, beneath the feeling of sadness and shock, it is also common to feel a range of other feelings such as anxiety, fear, despair, guilt, regret, anger, loneliness, and helplessness. We, mourners, can feel lost and empty in life and even doubt the meaning of life. Although we grieve differently in our own styles and paces, it can be helpful if we understand grief work from psychologist William Worden’s model called “Tasks of Mourning.
Hospice News
JULY 14, 2023
Palliative care providers have a limited window into the disparities plaguing underserved populations when it comes to access and awareness of their serious illness care options, according to Nicole McCann-Davis, vice president of communications and chief health equity officer at Empassion Health. Hospice News recently sat down with McCann-Davis to discuss the scope of disparities among communities of color, plus the biggest challenges palliative care providers face to improve access to their se
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