Hospice News

MAY 23, 2023

The business of hospice is changing daily. Melynda Lee sees it. As consulting director for tech-enabled post-acute and behavioral health solutions provider SimiTree, Lee saw the industry’s expansion in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors prior to the pandemic, and has seen its regression since. The way out, she says, and the way up, is data. “The first thing a hospice should look at is, what does conversion look like?

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GeriPal

MAY 25, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Our guests today present an important rejoinder to the argument that we should refocus away from advance care planning (ACP). Sarah Nouri, Hillary Lum, and LJ Van Scoy argue that diverse communities are asking for ACP. Sarah Nouri gives an example from her work in the LGBTQ+ community of a trans woman who was buried as a man because existing laws/rules did not protect her wishes.

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AJN Off the Charts

MAY 22, 2023

This is the last in a series of four blog posts (listed below) by nurse and attorney Edie Brous that introduce readers to some of the many notable Black nurses of the past. We encourage readers to delve more deeply into these lives and their intersection with key aspects of nursing history, women’s history, and the long struggle against racist barriers. “ Honoring Notable Black Nurses of History “ “ Mahoney, Thoms, Franklin: Black Nurses and Reformers to Remember “

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MAY 24, 2023

Congratulations Anna Rosengarden – Our Manager of the Month! Please join us in congratulating Anna Rosengarden, Freedom Home Care’s Manager of the Month! Before joining Freedom, Anna worked in finance. She was a banker and was always on the alert for fraud, particularly on behalf of seniors. She wanted to make sure they had someone watching out for them.

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Hospice News

MAY 22, 2023

A newly established nonprofit organization aims to “transform” the end-of-life experience through the therapeutic use of psychedelics. The stated mission of Florida-based End of Life Psychedelic Care (EOLPC) is to educate health care providers, policymakers and the public as well as foster access to those substances for terminally ill patients. “Everyone deserves compassionate care as they face a terminal illness, and that includes education and access to the transformative potential of psyched

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Comfort Home Care

MAY 24, 2023

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , “Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 610,000 of these are first or new strokes.” May is National Stroke Awareness Month, bringing attention to seniors who are at risk of experiencing this dangerous medical condition. May is also National High Blood Pressure Education Month, a condition that is a major risk factor for stroke.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

MAY 24, 2023

Older Americans Month is an annual observance held in May to celebrate the contributions and achievements of older adults in our society. It serves as a reminder to honor and appreciate the wisdom, experience, and vitality of older Americans. Let’s explore what Older Americans Month is all about, highlight this year’s theme, and provide activities and ways to participate.

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

The roles of hospice volunteers have morphed during the pandemic in ways that could have lasting impacts on how providers mold care delivery models – including increasing clinical capacity. Volunteer recruitment and retention has been a challenge during the pandemic, with hospices pivoting around shifting regulations and safety protocols. The reduced capacity has some hospice providers furrowing their brows with the return of the requirement that volunteers provide a minimum of 5% of hospice pat

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

MAY 21, 2023

This week we hear from Jenna Waldram, a Midwife working predominately on Labour suite and triage in a busy tertiary hospital. Having previously worked in A&E as an HCA, Jenna often reflects on the Advanced Practitioners she knew and admired there and wondered why such a pathway didn’t seem as prominent in Midwifery. In this blog Jenna takes us through some of the recent UK developments regarding Advanced Clinical Practitioner roles in Midwifery.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 22, 2023

When Nick Escobedo DNP, RN, OCN, NE-BC , director of Inpatient Oncology at Houston Methodist Hospital, started his nursing career, he didn’t expect to land in oncology nursing. During May’s recognition of Oncology Nursing Month , Escobedo says the career has offered distinctive opportunities for personal and professional growth. “I went into a basic acute care setting right out of nursing school because I wanted to get a good, solid foundation for myself in practice,” Esc

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 23, 2023

Patient education is a crucial aspect of the Nursing practice, because it empowers patients to take an active role in their own healthcare. Nurses serve as educators, providing patients and their families with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. Patient education provides a better understanding of their health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies, leading to better health outcomes.

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Hospice News

MAY 24, 2023

When it comes to marketing a hospice or home health business, word of mouth among consumers may be more critical than many realize — generating as much as 36% of revenue. Word of mouth reached the pinnacle on a list of the top 10 home health and hospice marketing sources at 30%, according to the 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report for Home Care, Home Health, and Hospice.

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Caring Senior Service

MAY 26, 2023

Memorial Day is a day to honor and remember those who have served and sacrificed their lives for our country. It is a time for reflection, gratitude, and respect. While Memorial Day weekend is often associated with parades barbecues, seniors and their families can engage in meaningful activities. Here are some ways that seniors and their families can honor Memorial Day.

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Elder Care Matters

MAY 23, 2023

Most people owe some debt when they die. For example, when someone suffers a serious accident or chronic illness, they incur medical bills up until the time they pass. They may use credit cards to pay those bills or cover everyday expenses. What if your parent’s estate has extensive debt and not enough assets to… The post Can You Inherit Debt From a Loved One?

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 24, 2023

R EXBURG, Idaho, May 24, 2023—HCP, the leading provider of customer and employee satisfaction surveys , training, and reputation management, released its 14 th Annual Edition of the HCP Benchmarking Report , now tripled in size, covering home care, home health, and hospice. The 2023 HCP Benchmarking Report includes data collected through an industry-wide survey conducted during the first months of the year.

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Hospice News

MAY 24, 2023

The channels for palliative care payment may be widening as more state legislators recognize growing demand for these services and start to weave them into Medicaid reimbursement. More than 15 states have rolled out bills to direct Medicaid agencies and other state authorities to research the ability to implement a dedicated palliative care benefit or pay for community-based versions of these services, according to Torrie Fields, strategy advisor at the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TA

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Elaine Mansfield

MAY 23, 2023

You won’t find bones or bodies. Instead you’ll find natural stone markers, buried ashes, and feathers. Dried flowers, prayers written on small pieces of paper, and Tibetan prayer flags. Vic died on June 3, 2008 and his ashes were the first to go in the forest. He had few opinions about what we should do after his death. Did he want special sacred readings at a memorial or special rituals?

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Daily Nurse

MAY 23, 2023

Have you ever wondered what it was like to work with patients who live with serious mental illness? If you’ve thought about working with this particular population but weren’t sure what it was like or even knew someone in the field, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered. Erin Walczykowski, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, works as a psychiatric nurse practitioner at MBI Health Services , LLC in Washington, D.C.

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 25, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction – Sales & Marketing—Finding #1: It pays to create a buzz-worthy reputation in the post-acute care industry. – Recruitment & Retention—Finding #2: Providers are losing customers, and employees to quick wins—retention is an investment. – Training—Finding #3: Professional training programs produce the highest ROI and cost the least in the long run. – Finance—Finding #4: The success of the industry lies in the ability to retain h

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

Massachusetts-based Advanced Home Care has acquired Dignity Hospice Care for an undisclosed amount. The transaction follows Advanced Home Care’s acquisition of Dignity Home Care late last year. The buyer company’s CEO Art Kalenjian will now take the helm at Dignity Hospice. “With this acquisition, we are able to provide a more complete continuum of care,” Kalenjian said in a press release.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 22, 2023

Older Americans Month May marks Older Americans Month, a time to celebrate the lives and contributions of people ages 65 and older. Older Americans are living longer, more productive lives than ever before, and they constitute a growing segment of the U.S. population. According to the 2020 Census, more than 55 million people aged 65 The post Older Americans Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 23, 2023

Join International Nurse Coach LLC Farah Laurent for a replay of the Level Up Your Career Webinar Series: How to Think, Speak and Act with Confidence. During this webinar, you will learn to position yourself for success with unshakeable confidence. The webinar covers positive self-talk, having a growth mindset , personal branding, and how to promote yourself using the brag and swag method.

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 24, 2023

HCP WEBINAR SERIES 5 Ways to Retain Your People Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 3:30pm EST | 30 min 3:30pm EST | 30 min 3:30pm EST | 30 min After conducting thousands of employee surveys, we’ve found the top 5 proven strategies guaranteed to reduce employee and customer turnover—and we’re breaking them all down on May 30th at 3:30 pm EST Join HCP’s CSO, Chris Magleby, Chief Clinical Officer, Linda Leekley, and Director of Marketing, Amand

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

This article is sponsored by Netsmart. This article is based on a discussion with Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart and Nikki Davis, Vice President of Palliative Care Programs at Contessa Health. The conversation took place on April 20, 2023, during the Hospice News Palliative Care Conference. The article below has been edited for length and clarity.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

MAY 21, 2023

It was during my chaplain residency that I came to understand that when the tenderness of death entered me, it did not leave. Now when I pray with people I ask if they usually hold hands when they pray, that’s not something many of them have been asked in a long time. For those who feel ashamed, I am offering them a sacred or divine hand of dignifying grace.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 26, 2023

Achieving specialty nursing certification is a mark of distinction. It demonstrates to you, your patients and families, your colleagues, and your organization that you have the additional knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide high-quality, safe care. Certification goes beyond the basic level of nursing knowledge that is required for licensure.

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Living Assistance Services

MAY 24, 2023

Our vision and eye health are incredibly important in every stage of life, but seniors in particular often require support from an.

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Hospice News

MAY 23, 2023

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has appointed Lynette Walbom as chief financial officer effective May 22, 2023. The company has been on the hunt for a new CFO since its former top financial executive, Derek Bunker, stepped down at the end of last year. Jennifer Freeman has since served in the role on an interim basis. She will now become senior vice president of strategic partnerships, focusing on developing payer and provider relationships.

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Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

MAY 22, 2023

When a loved one passes away, it’s important to know what to do next. Our guide on what to do after a loved one dies can help provide guidance and support. After losing a member of family, the very last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough. Taking time to work through your grief is essential.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 22, 2023

Necessity is the mother of invention, and sometimes, this can even happen in your own life, as it did for Janice Wong, RN, the founder of BeCeBe Cloth (which sounds a little like “busy bee”). She thought about a problem she wanted to fix, and in doing so, she started her side gig. For ten years, she worked in psychiatric nursing and leadership positions.

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AJN Off the Charts

MAY 25, 2023

Have you ever found yourself walking around your unit, overwhelmed by the prospect of managing your ever-growing workload? It sometimes feels like a never-ending cycle of assessments, medications, admissions, and discharges. I believe I’m not the only nurse who has experienced this frustration. It is difficult to admit that, when COVID-19 entered our hospital doors, these thoughts consumed me.

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Hospice News

MAY 22, 2023

Though older Asian-American adults may be less likely to discuss pain and symptom management needs with their health care professionals, they may be more receptive to the psychosocial support included in hospice and palliative care, according to recent research from VITAS’ Healthcare. About 63% of Asians indicated that they would want to receive emotional support services at the end of life, according to VITAS Healthcare’s annual Advance Care Planning Report.

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Melodia Hospice

MAY 26, 2023

The subject of mortality can evoke discomfort in many individuals, despite its inevitability as a shared human experience. This is the reason why it is frequently avoided to be discussed. If you or a family member has been diagnosed with a terminal illness, it is crucial to understand the steps to take moving forward. Managing … Why Choose Hospice Care?

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Daily Nurse

MAY 25, 2023

As a seasoned career coach working with nurses and other healthcare professionals, I often hear stories from my clients that are both heartbreaking and maddening. Nurses and nursing students go through so much in their careers, and there can be plenty of pain, struggle, blood, sweat, and tears. And when things go south, and a nurse’s career seems endangered, it can be a frightening and worrisome time.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 26, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Clonic seizures consist of rapidly repetitive bilateral jerking of the extremities and facial muscles with loss of consciousness. The postictal phase is usually short. The EEG typically shows generalized high-voltage, spike-wave activity.

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Hospice News

MAY 26, 2023

Capital Caring Health and Chapters Health System have officially joined forces as their affiliation plans solidify. The two nonprofit hospice and palliative care providers recently closed on an affiliation they announced at the end of last year. Capital Caring and Chapters Health will each retain their individual branding post-transaction. The affiliation will mean that more clinical resources available to a wider range of serious and terminally ill patients in a number of settings, according to

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