Hospices Climbing ‘Steeper Stairs’ as UPIC, TPE Audits Spike
Hospice News
MARCH 7, 2023
Hospice program integrity has been in the spotlight for at least the past two years, often with high financial stakes for providers.
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A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker
HopeHealth
MARCH 7, 2023
Social workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources. Here’s how they fit into a hospice team. The post A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth. HopeHealth Blog Hospice Care
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Psychedelics – reasons for caution: Stacy Fischer, Brian Anderson, Theora Cimino
GeriPal
MARCH 9, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Psychedelics are having a moment. Enthusiasm is brimming. Legalization is moving forward in several states , following the lead of Oregon and Colorado. FDA is considering approval, shifting away from Schedule I restrictions, paving the way for use in clinical practice.
3 Ways to streamline administrative efficiency with home care software
AlayaCare
MARCH 9, 2023
Managing a home care agency involves overseeing a multitude of tasks such as scheduling, caregiver communication, invoicing, and more. However, these administrative responsibilities can be time-consuming and demanding, leaving you with less time to focus on other essential aspects of your work.
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention
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Prospero Health to Merge with Landmark within UnitedHealth Group’s Optum
Hospice News
MARCH 8, 2023
After quietly being acquired by Optum toward the beginning of last year, home-based care provider Prospero Health is merging with Landmark Health. The two companies are under the ownership of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum. Landmark reportedly joined Optum at the beginning of 2021.
Nurse’s Side Gig: Stand-up Comedian
Daily Nurse
MARCH 7, 2023
Laughter is the best medicine, especially when being a stand-up comedian is a nursing side gig that helps nurses deal with the profession’s stress. Just ask Kelli Dunham RN BSN, Community School Director of NYC Public Schools. Dunham has been performing comedy as a nurse for 25 years.
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4 Strategies to differentiate yourself from competitors in home health
AlayaCare
MARCH 7, 2023
The home health industry in the USA is growing rapidly due to an aging population and an increased demand for healthcare services provided in the home.
NAHC, NHPCO Seek Greater Collaboration with ‘All Options’ on the Table’
Hospice News
MARCH 8, 2023
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) are exploring opportunities for more formalized collaboration.
Leading Nursing Trends for 2023
Nurse.com
MARCH 9, 2023
Nursing is a noble profession that plays a critical role in providing healthcare services to people of all ages and in a variety of settings. But nursing is a field that is continuously evolving, and it’s important to keep up with the latest trends to stay ahead of the curve.
How Visuals Help Students Pass the NCLEX®
Daily Nurse
MARCH 6, 2023
The NCSBN is launching the Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) on April 1, 2023. NGN is fostering a new way of testing clinical judgment. With NGN upon us, nurse educators must ensure now, more than ever, that our students are learning the content and grasping the concepts we teach. We need sticky learning!
Meet Our Newest Office Manager: Toni Hale
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MARCH 6, 2023
“ Hello! My name is Toni Hale. I have been in the healthcare industry for almost half my life; mostly because my father is a doctor!
St. Croix’s Strategic Executive Moves; NHPCO’s Ben Marcantonio Named Goodwin Living’s Board VP
Hospice News
MARCH 10, 2023
Shake Ups in St. Croix’s Executive Level St. Croix Hospice recently made changes to its executive team. The changes are intended to support the organization’s future growth. Croix provides hospice to nearly 4,000 patients daily across the Midwest. The nonprofit operates 60 locations in 10 states.
This Could Be You: Cullen Law Under Scrutiny
Nurse.com
MARCH 10, 2023
A law bearing the namesake of former nurse and convicted serial killer, Charles Cullen, is good in its intent but harmful in its execution. This is the opinion of two nurse attorneys representing nurses impacted by the law.
AACN Recognizes Beacon Award for Excellence Winners in 2022
Daily Nurse
MARCH 10, 2023
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) recognized 185 units from 134 hospitals that earned the Beacon Award for Excellence in 2022. View recipient list.)
Patient Safety Week 2023
AT Home Care & Hospice
MARCH 9, 2023
Patient Safety Week 2023 Each year, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is recognized to remind healthcare staff of the importance of promoting patient safety practices.
High Price Tags Pushing Addus Away from Hospice Acquisitions
Hospice News
MARCH 8, 2023
High valuations have led Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ: ADUS) to pivot towards personal care and home health deals rather than hospice acquisitions. Hospice multiples broke records in 2020, 2021 and 2022, reaching as high as 29x.
Diversity Recruitment Strategies For Nursing
Diversity Nursing
MARCH 6, 2023
Hiring Nurses who reflect Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is an important step towards creating a healthcare system that is accessible and welcoming to all patients, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
Yale New Haven Nurse Michele Santoro Honored for Innovation and Passion
Daily Nurse
MARCH 8, 2023
Michele Santoro, a registered nurse at the Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center in North Haven, sees herself like any other nurse.
Habits for a Healthier Lifestyle
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MARCH 6, 2023
Meeting goals can be a complicated nut to crack, but approaching your goals as a habit change is the most likely to lead to success. It’s never too late to start a new healthy habit. We are still at the beginning of the year and a lot of changes can take place between now and the end of the year.
Congresswoman Van Duyne: Hospice Licensing Should Remain with the States
Hospice News
MARCH 6, 2023
Hospice licensing should remain under the authority of state governments rather than federal agencies, though lawmakers “haven’t ruled anything out” when it comes to program integrity, according Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas). The congresswoman and fellow legislator Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)
Patient Safety Week 2023
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MARCH 9, 2023
Patient Safety Week 2023 Each year, Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW) is recognized to remind healthcare staff of the importance of promoting patient safety practices.
Save Our Rural Hospitals Act Eliminates CRNA Supervision and Supports Rural Healthcare
Daily Nurse
MARCH 9, 2023
The “Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act” ( H.R. 833 ) was reintroduced by Congress in late February.
How To Talk To Aging Parents About Home Care
Caring Senior Service
MARCH 6, 2023
As our parents age, it can be difficult to talk to them about getting some help at home. However, it’s important to have these conversations to ensure that loved ones remain safe.
VITAS Taps Alexander Fernandez as CFO, EVP
Hospice News
MARCH 8, 2023
Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE) VITAS Healthcare has appointed Alexander Fernandez as its CFO and executive vice president (EVP). Fernandez oversees the Florida-based hospice company’s finances, investor relations and accounting functions.
The Doctoring the Doctor Principle
Today's Caregiver
MARCH 8, 2023
This week’s discussion of Fearless Caregiver Manifesto Principle Five dovetails perfectly with a conversation we had at a recent Fearless Caregiver Conference
How to Overcome Denial of Senior Care Needs from Family Members
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
MARCH 7, 2023
Many family caregivers face a denial of senior care needs from other family members, but these tips can help you educate them on your loved one’s needs. When you start to notice the red flags that care at home is necessary for someone you love, it’s very common for the person to resist the idea.
Starting Home Care: What to do When Family Is in Denial
Responsive Home Care
MARCH 6, 2023
Once you realize that an aging loved one could benefit from starting home care services, it’s not uncommon for the aging loved one to be resistant to the idea. After all, acknowledging the need for assistance is not easy, especially for an individual who values their privacy and independence.
Hospices Striking Back Against Cyberattacks
Hospice News
MARCH 9, 2023
Hospices are seeking solutions to protect themselves and their patients against cybercrime. Data breaches can have widespread implications, including violations of patients’ privacy and substantial financial losses for providers.
Palace of Care – Please Keep Him Alive
Palliverse
MARCH 9, 2023
Photo by Ricky Kharawala on Unsplash I’m very worried about your father, I think he only has a short amount of time left. The doctor yesterday said he might only have one to two weeks left to live. That would have been right yesterday, but your father’s condition got worse overnight.
Tips For Nursing Students
Nurse.com
MARCH 7, 2023
Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession requiring a significant amount of hard work, dedication, and knowledge. Experienced nurses will tell you that nursing school may be difficult but certainly worth all the hard work.
3 easy tips for cleaning out your medicine cabinet
Living Assistance Services
MARCH 8, 2023
It certainly hasn’t felt very spring-like in the greater Toronto area this week, but we’re seeing plenty of signs that warmer days are
Tech Companies Empathy, Sharecare Partner to Add Bereavement Support to Employment Benefits
Hospice News
MARCH 4, 2023
Technology firms Empathy and Sharecare (NASDAQ: SHCR) have partnered to expand the benefits that companies can offer to bereaved employees. Sharecare offers a platform that is designed to unify all the elements of an employee’s benefits to help them navigate their continuum of needs.
I think therefore I am? – What’s in a word?
Palliverse
MARCH 7, 2023
Photo by Alexander Hanssen on Unsplash Today I was asked the difference between the terms Palliative Care and End of Life Care. End-of-life care is for the last days of life and can be considered the final kind of palliative care that people will receive.
What Does a Social Worker Do (and How Do I Become One)
Interim HealthCare Inc.
MARCH 9, 2023
March is World Social Work Month, and we are proud to support and stand together with social workers around the world to celebrate their constant contributions to our society.
Nurses and the Power of Emotional Intelligence
Minority Nurse
MARCH 9, 2023
There is no question that nurses may appear to an outside observer to be primarily task-oriented, but the reality is that an equally important aspect of nursing involves communication with all people, including colleagues and patients.
Transitions Care CEO: Hospice Marketing Doesn’t Work in a Vacuum
Hospice News
MARCH 10, 2023
When marketing his hospice business, Transitions Care CEO Jim Palazzo makes it personal. Palazzo established Illinois-based Transitions Care in 2007 as a portfolio company of the Transitions Group — which also holds skilled nursing, home health, medical equipment and therapy assets.
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