Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 6, 2022
New survey results from the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) show the North Carolina nurse population is increasingly facing severe challenges on multiple fronts, with little reason for optimism in the short term. The pre-pandemic shortage of nurses willing to work at the bedside is worsening, workplace violence incidents continue to rise at an alarming […].
Hospice News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
New research is carving out the case for palliative care investment as more hospices dive into this growing market. A recently published study from Scientific Reports found that cancer patients who received palliative care services required 38% fewer emergency department visits and saw 56% fewer hospital admissions than those who did not. Additionally, the palliative care patients spent 71% fewer total days in the hospital prior to death.
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GeriPal
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Summary Transcript Summary. Eric and I weren’t sure what to call this podcast – storytelling and medicine? Narrative medicine? We discussed it with today’s guests Heather Coats, palliative care NP-scientist, and Thor Ringler, poet. It wasn’t until the end that the best term emerged – storycatching. Because that really is what this is about.
Life & Death Matters
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Guest Blog developed in collaboration with Jessica Knox, A Balanced Body. “If my body can learn dysregulated ways of coping, it could also learn healthy routes to recovery.” Dr. Nicole LePera December is here. We are at the end of another difficult year where healthcare providers and communities wrestled with the ongoing pandemic issues and […].
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Aging Life Care Association
DECEMBER 5, 2022
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Hospice News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
The hospice component of the value-based insurance design (VBID) model will begin its third year on Jan. 1, 2023, meaning that some of the program’s rules will change. Often called the MA hospice carve-in , the voluntary demonstration is designed to assess payer and provider performance related to hospice within Medicare Advantage (MA). The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated that hospices should ensure that their billing staff is familiar with the 2023 modifica
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Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 8, 2022
It’s that time of year, and the flu is hitting hard. While nurses learn all about the flu vaccine and treatment in nursing school and life, it’s good to revisit some basics—especially when healthcare experts strongly urge people to get the vaccination. Ernest J. Grant, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, President of the American Nurses Association, talked […].
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 6, 2022
For the last two years, hospitals have been reliant on travel nurses, with the demand for travel nurses skyrocketing. However, turnover has recently begun to increase, and hospitals and health systems are facing a turning point in addressing the staffing shortage crisis. Minority Nurse chatted with Beth Brooks , Ph.D., RN, and Clinical Advisor of Vivian Health, about how travel nursing is changing the nursing workforce and what hospitals can do to reconfigure the work environment to optimize the
Hospice News
DECEMBER 8, 2022
George Mark Children’s House (GMCH) recently unveiled a pilot training program that aims to grow the pediatric palliative care nursing workforce, in partnership with The California State University (CSU) Shiley Haynes Institute for Palliative Care. The Hearst Foundation partly financed the program with a $150,000 grant. Establishing the GMCH Pediatric Palliative Care Nursing Education, Training, and Employment Initiative marks a step towards improving access to palliative care for children and f
Caring Senior Service
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Do you know one of the easiest ways to help prevent illness? Washing your hands! This seemingly simple task can help you rid your hands of germs and keep yourself and your loved one from getting sick. Here are some compelling reasons why you should wash your hands and guidelines for proper hand hygiene.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 9, 2022
As the need for nursing care continues to grow, the Ohio Board of Nursing and the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) are expanding nursing career opportunities in the state with the option for a multistate license (MSL). An MSL allows Ohio nurses to practice in the current 37 NLC states and opens up job opportunities in […].
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 8, 2022
There’s no doubt about it, nurses — it’s the holidays, and many of us feel pressure in our personal and professional lives. So how do the holidays impact you, your mental and emotional health, spiritual well-being, and professional responsibilities as a nurse? Working During the Holidays. Many of you employed by hospitals, home health agencies, hospices, and other organizations are likely working during the holidays, perhaps even on your favorite special day.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 9, 2022
Hosparus Health has cut the ribbon on a $1.7 million Community Center in Campbellsville, Kentucky, expanding its clinical service area and the range of services available to that community. Hosparus Health funded the project in part through its $500,000 People of Compassion comprehensive fundraising campaign. This extends the nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider’s Green River location, which cares for patients in five Kentucky counties.
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Scams that target older people occur every day, but you can count on scammers to ramp up their efforts to prey on people’s generosity during the holiday season. These grinches, armed with their dirty tricks, may even weave the holidays.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 7, 2022
When a passenger got sick mid-flight, Atrium Health Lincoln nurse Kassondra Josey jumped in to help save his life. In a less-than-ideal location, Josey relied on her training and rendered aid until the plane could make an emergency landing, and that’s why Josey is our Nurse of the Week. On a flight back from Las […].
AJN Off the Charts
DECEMBER 8, 2022
In March 2020, Mount Sinai Queens, like many other hospitals, was overrun with patients with COVID-19. Despite layers of PPE, plus anxiety, exhaustion, and communication overload, the will to not only survive but thrive sustained the breath behind every mask. Heroes of all types were saving and soothing lives, and still are. Outside the big front door of our hospital is a bustling ED ramp.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 6, 2022
As Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) Chairman Paul Kusserow rejoins the C-suite as CEO, his list of priorities includes increasing clinician retention rates, leveraging innovation arm Contessa and returning to some degree of earnings predictability. Kusserow – who holds a reputation as a successful turnaround executive – held the Amedisys CEO role from 2014 until early 2022.
NHPCO
DECEMBER 7, 2022
For Immediate Release. December 07, 2022 . (Alexandria, VA) – The Hospice Action Network (HAN), the advocacy affiliate group of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), is pleased to announce its 2022 Hospice Action Network Angel Award Honorees. This award was created to recognize select members of Congress for their efforts to amplify the voices of patients, families, providers, and those advocating for the vital mission of hospice and palliative care in supporting
Nurse.com
DECEMBER 6, 2022
While the holiday season can be a meaningful opportunity to spend time with family and recharge your batteries, healthcare is one of the few industries exempt from downtime or a more relaxed pace during the winter months. In fact, as many nurses attest, holiday nursing stress can be extremely challenging. . By nature, nurses serve patients because of an internal desire to help the sick and vulnerable members of society.
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 6, 2022
As the height of the holiday season rapidly approaches, I start to think about one of my all-time favorite holiday movies “It’s a Wonderful Life.” ”The films protagonist George, played to perfection by Jimmy Stewart, is disheartened about how his.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Louisiana-based CommCare Corporation recently acquired Notre Dame Hospice and Notre Dame Home Health for an undisclosed sum. The Notre Dame Health System was affialated with the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans. The archdiocese in August announced an agreement to exit from all affiliated senior care businesses, including the health system. CommCare’s purchase of Notre Dame’s home health and hospice operations marks the transaction of this divestiture Its nursing home services are next in line
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 5, 2022
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and Kaiser Permanente Southern California are partnering to bring the association’s fast-growing Emergency Nurse Residency Program to 15 of the health system’s emergency departments. Introduced in April, ENRP offers a dynamic new approach for ED leaders looking to develop the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communications skills of a new graduate nurse […].
Responsive Home Care
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Does waiting in line at the grocery store make you want to pull your hair out? Do you get antsy when the doctor is running behind for your appointment? Some people just appear to project a natural sense of patience, no matter what the circumstances. Wouldn’t you like to know their secret, particularly when it […]. The post Tips for Increasing Caregiving Patience: It Takes Practice!
Elaine Mansfield
DECEMBER 6, 2022
Italian sun glowed through stained glass windows in the upper Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi , but we headed for the crypt beneath the cathedral. The Poverty and Simplicity of Saint Francis had been covered by grandeur and gold within a few years of his death nearly a thousand years ago, but I hoped for a whiff of the saint’s holiness. Francis taught a gentle loving side of spirituality.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Debbie Jonhston is a registered nurse who founded Viriginia-based Serenity First Hospice in 2021, inspired by the care her father recieved as he reached the end of his life. With the launch of Serenity First, Johnston transitioned from her career in home health and personal care. In those fields, she previously had founded the company Care Advantage, which telecommunications firm Bell South acquired in 2017.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
DECEMBER 5, 2022
These New Year’s resolutions for Alzheimer’s caregivers can help you gain new perspective and start your year off fresh. People around you may be resolving to lose 10 pounds, exercise more, and eat healthier, but as a caregiver for someone with dementia, perhaps just getting through the day is challenging enough. The idea of aiming to improve upon any area of your life during this unsettling time can be overwhelming.
Living Assistance Services
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Each life has a beginning and an end, but discussing a loved one’s final plans can be a difficult and emotionally daunting conversation.
HomeTouch
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Care home fees for dementia care homes in the UK vary from around £1000 to more than £3000 per week. Care homes fees for dementia care in the UK have been increasing year on year by at least 5%. This is 0.5% higher than the average care home fee which has also increased by 5% […]. The post How Much are Dementia Care Home Fees in 2023? appeared first on Hometouch.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 7, 2022
The anticipated acquisition of LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG) by the UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum is now expected to close during the first quarter of 2023. Optum in April announced its agreement to purchase the Lafayette, Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider for $5.5 billion. Initially expected to close this year, LHC Group today filed a report with the U.S.
Solace
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Chocolate Gravy. Cowboy Caviar. Mom’s Chocolate Pie. Mum’s Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oatmeal Ice Box Cookies. Thanksgiving Rolls. For many people, the smells and flavors of a favorite family recipe can instantly transport them back to memories shared with loved ones who have passed away, and simultaneously spark both grief and joy connected to that person.
Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Youth runs fast; Age awaits its arrival Youth taunts, "catch me if you can"; Age does
Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog
DECEMBER 4, 2022
As 2023 approaches, let's reflect on Alzheimer's dementia in terms of where we are and where we may be going in the future. We can begin by defining what dementia is in general terms. Dementia refers to a group of conditions that gradually destroy brain cells and lead to mental decline. According to the "Journal of the American Geriatrics Society," b y the year 2025, an estimated 7.2 million Americans are expected to have Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia that accounts for 60
Hospice News
DECEMBER 8, 2022
This article is sponsored by The Braff Group. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Mark Kulik, Senior Managing Director, The Braff Group, to learn how the HHA and hospice M&A landscape is shaping up for 2022 heading into 2023. He discusses the impact of the recently announced CMS rate cuts, and he also breaks down the key steps providers should be taking if they are looking to sell in today’s marketplace.
Changing Lives Podcast
DECEMBER 9, 2022
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Today's Caregiver
DECEMBER 5, 2022
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Rebecca Lemus sharing her personal story of caregiving.
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 9, 2022
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