Hospice News
AUGUST 22, 2023
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is considering administrative action against 400 hospices, which could include revocation of their Medicare certification. The agency has been mobilizing against hospice fraud this year. In addition to new regulations and updated survey processes, CMS has been conducting unannounced onsite visits.
HopeHealth
AUGUST 22, 2023
A young woman shares her experience with sudden loss, grief, and healing. “It is almost impossible to understand what grief is like until it happens to you,” she says. The post Talking about my dad: A daughter’s tribute appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Life & Death Matters
AUGUST 24, 2023
We have worked hard this year to collect feedback and update our resources to better help learners and teachers. Watch this video to see the challenges we heard, and how our revised resources mitigate these issues. The post NEW! 2023 Resource Updates appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 22, 2023
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leadership Network (DEILN) named Frontier Nursing University Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Dr. Paula Alexander-Delpech, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC, APRN, as the network’s Chair-Elect. DEILN is a convening body to unite expertise, experience, and guidance for academic nursing in Leading Across Differences. This network collectively explores innovative approaches to enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic nursing and the nursing workforce.
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Hospice News
AUGUST 24, 2023
Increased hospice oversight aimed at curbing fraud in the industry could come with a mixed bag of financial and operational impacts for providers. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has honed in on hospice program integrity, rolling out a swath of new measures to reduce fraud, waste and abuse in the space. During the past two years, CMS has introduced new regulations, updated survey process, increased auditing activity and enhanced reviews of providers’ claims, patient e
Today's Caregiver
AUGUST 22, 2023
Do you worry about your health and who will take care of you? Have you recently lost a loved one? Or have you lost your mobility and independence? Emotional stresses like these can take a toll on your energy.
Home Care & Hospice Network brings together the best content for professionals in the home care and hospice care industries from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 23, 2023
There has been a greater focus on creating healthy work environments in recent years, and nurses deserve kindness, too. Regardless of your nursing position, remember that kindness is still in style. If you are a nursing student, new graduate nurse, educator, or chief nursing officer, remember that the foundation of nursing is rooted in caring. I don’t know what has happened to nursing over time, but we must return to caring basics as a nursing profession.
Hospice News
AUGUST 25, 2023
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Ethan McChesney, policy director, National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Hospice News.
Melodia Hospice
AUGUST 24, 2023
A person with brain cancer may experience various symptoms that alter as the disease progresses. There is likely to be a decline that impacts the organism as a whole. There may also be an effect on a specific area of the brain or the entire brain due to the enlargement and tumor. Different areas of … Brain Tumor Hospice Timeline Read More » The post Brain Tumor Hospice Timeline appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 23, 2023
Buffalo, NY, nurse Trinetta Alston has made it her mission in life to help others, and in the past year, she has opened her heart to help as many Tops supermarket associates as possible. Tops in Buffalo was the site of a mass shooting on May 14, 2022, and days later, Alston started talking with survivors to help them heal from this tragic event. Daily Nurse honors Trinetta Alson as the Nurse of the Week for showing kindness, compassion, and empathy for the survivors of this tragic day by conn
Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 24, 2023
The growth of telehealth holds significant promise for the future of the Nursing profession. Patients and healthcare professionals have embraced the potential of the service, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, to improve patient care, patient outcomes, and make healthcare more convenient and cost-effective. As telehealth services continue to evolve and expand, Nurses can expect to incorporate various telehealth systems into their daily practice.
Hospice News
AUGUST 22, 2023
As the hospice and palliative care workforce dwindles, some stakeholders are hard at work to develop career paths for staff in related disciplines, including social work. The workforce solutions provider Dignity Health Global Education (DHGE) is collaborating with CommonSpirit Health on a new Social Work Fellowship Program that will include training in hospice and palliative care.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
AUGUST 20, 2023
This week’s blog is written by Dr Amelia Swift (@advinres; @nurseswift). Find out more about Amelia by clicking here. I am studying for a diploma in reflexology, and I struggled with the decision to do that for a little before I got going. It felt like I needed to get past my hard-shell science coating to reconnect with the holistic nurse inside.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 21, 2023
Do you have the guts to be a gastroenterology nurse? All joking aside, this facet of the field is often overlooked because it may not be as exciting as, for example, working in an ED. But it truly helps to save lives. Daily Nurse interviewed Alicia Carter, RN, BSN, BS, MHA, an endoscopy nurse at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health, about what it’s like to work as a gastroenterology nurse.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
AUGUST 24, 2023
Make sure you know the signs of a senior struggling with an eating disorder. Changes in an older adult’s weight and eating habits are normal as they age. Dental problems, medication side effects, less physical activity as a result of mobility issues, as well as other factors need to be explored and either addressed or ruled out. But there is another possible cause which could surprise you: eating disorders in seniors.
Hospice News
AUGUST 24, 2023
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Jason Parsons, chief strategy officer for Blue Ridge Hospice, has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Hospice News.
Home Care Pulse
AUGUST 23, 2023
HCP WEBINAR SERIES The State of Post-Acute Care in 2023: The Customer & Employee Experience 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, recruit
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 22, 2023
Esteemed Johns Hopkins School of Nursing (JHSON) faculty member Shawna Mudd , DNP, CPNP-AC, PPCNP-BC, CNE, has been named associate dean for academic affairs. She will oversee curriculum quality and development, instructional design, clinical placements, and more. “Dr. Mudd’s leadership and longevity at the school will be critical in this new role.
Responsive Home Care
AUGUST 20, 2023
Have you ever experienced that jolt of a distant memory that suddenly pops to the forefront of your mind, perhaps through a song, a scent, an image from the past? For those with Alzheimer’s disease, the strength of long-term memory is particularly impactful, as short-term memory weakens. And it’s what has sparked a growing trend […] The post This Creative Dementia Therapy Is Truly Life-Changing – and Fun!
Hospice News
AUGUST 25, 2023
Palliative care providers in several states are finding the best way to connect to the community is through pre-existing, and in some cases, non-medical community groups. Sarah Kivett, director of strategic partnerships at Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County in North Carolina, said her organization has grown from 80 palliative care patients since its origination in 1984 to about 480 today.
Living Assistance Services
AUGUST 24, 2023
Sleep issues are common in older adults, whether an individual struggles to fall asleep, stay asleep or make it through the night without.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 24, 2023
Patients with alterations in level of consciousness are among the most difficult to assess and may have subtle neurological changes that can occur suddenly and become life-threatening if they go unnoticed. Nurses who care for these patients must have the knowledge, skill, and time to confidently perform comprehensive neurological assessments to identify changes that require quick diagnosis and intervention by the multidisciplinary team, according to a new article in Critical Care Nurse. “
Hospice of the North Coast
AUGUST 25, 2023
As life nears its concluding chapters, ensuring compassionate care and steadfast support becomes of utmost importance. Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace. What exactly does hospice care entail? In this article, we’ll delve into the unique attributes of hospice programs, differentiating them from other end-of-life treatments, such as palliative
Hospice News
AUGUST 21, 2023
A coalition of industry groups has spoken out about the design of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) forthcoming Special Focus Program (SFP) for hospices. CMS initially pitched the idea in 2022 but instead convened a Technical Expert Panel (TEP) to further guide development. The TEP completed its work late last year, and now, per the 2024 proposed home health rule, the agency wants to move ahead with it in 2024.
Comfort Home Care
AUGUST 25, 2023
In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, and senior care is no exception. At Comfort Home Care , the leading provider of senior care services in Rockville, MD, we understand the importance of utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance the quality of care for seniors. From advanced monitoring systems that ensure their safety and well-being to telehealth solutions connecting them with healthcare professionals, technology enables personalized
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 25, 2023
August is National Breastfeeding Month, and Daily Nurse sat down with Dr. Susan Crowe, an obstetrician/gynecologist and clinical professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology – Maternal Fetal Medicine at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health to answer some of the frequently asked questions about supporting moms on their breastfeeding journey. Dr.
Nurse Nacole
AUGUST 25, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing Cognitive therapists treat anxiety as a faulty thought pattern that evokes the physiologic symptoms of anxiety, feelings of loss of control and fear of dying. Cognitive-behavioral therapy and drug therapy complement each other.
Hospice News
AUGUST 23, 2023
Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has confirmed that it will begin considering “strategic alternatives” that could include a potential sale or merger. The Dallas-based home health and hospice provider announced today that it had satisfied the conditions of its Tax Matters Agreement (TMA) with its former parent company Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC). Enhabit emerged from the 2021 spinoff of Encompass Health’s home health and hospice segment.
Comfort Home Care
AUGUST 25, 2023
Maintaining an active lifestyle is vital for seniors to stay healthy and sustain their quality of life. Regular physical activity offers numerous benefits, such as improved mobility, increased strength, and heightened cognitive function. However, many seniors face challenges when engaging in exercise due to various factors like limited mobility, decreased muscle strength, and illness.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
AUGUST 24, 2023
National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual event is an important reminder that vaccination is one of the safest and most effective strategies for preventing transmissible diseases. Each year, millions of people of all ages benefit from receiving vaccines. Older adults are particularly susceptible to certain vaccine-preventable illnesses and The post National Immunization Awareness Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Heal
Nurse Nacole
AUGUST 24, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing Behavioral therapists treat anxiety as a learned behavior, arguing that anxiety is an internal conditioned response to a threat or stimulus in the environment. Systematic desensitization is used to control external stimuli and internal responses.
Hospice News
AUGUST 21, 2023
Evolving network adequacy requirements within the value-based insurance design (VBID) model demonstration have some hospices concerned that Medicare Advantage payers may have narrowed views on reimbursement and access. This year the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced changes to the VBID model that included modifications to network adequacy requirements for Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs) participating in the demonstration.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 24, 2023
I recently had the opportunity to be interviewed for several nursing positions, and each experience gave me some serious food for thought about nurse job-seekers and what they endure when searching for a new job. If you’re in the job market, the reality of the interview process is that it’s fairly nerve-wracking for most people. There’s so much to think about when you’re prepping for an interview, and waiting for a job offer or some constructive feedback can feel like sitting on pins and needles
AT Home Care & Hospice
AUGUST 23, 2023
National Immunization Awareness Month August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual event is an important reminder that vaccination is one of the safest and most effective strategies for preventing transmissible diseases. Each year, millions of people of all ages benefit from receiving vaccines. Older adults are particularly susceptible to certain vaccine-preventable illnesses and The post National Immunization Awareness Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Nurse Nacole
AUGUST 23, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing Norepinephrine, serotonin and GABA are the major neurotransmitters studied for the pharmacologic treatment of anxiety. People with anxiety disorders are found to have malfunctioning noradrenergic systems with a low threshold for arousal.
Hospice News
AUGUST 23, 2023
Texas-based Midland Health recently opened a new inpatient palliative care center aimed at improving access and quality outcomes among seriously ill patients and their families. Dubbed the Center for Serious Illness and Supportive Care, the facility will be based at the health system’s Midland Memorial Hospital. In addition to supporting hospital-based palliative patients, a second objective is to expand those services beyond its facility walls and into the community, according to Kathryn Lagus,
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