Hospice News
AUGUST 18, 2022
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has reiterated that the agency will not allow hospices to recertify patients after the COVID-19 public health emergency expires. . CMS published a blog and a series of fact sheets today that the agency described as a “ roadmap ” for health care providers to navigate the regulatory changes that will come when the PHE ends.
Caregiver Warrior
AUGUST 19, 2022
Vulnerability is a powerful tool for caregivers that offers a chance to get help, support and relief. The post Why Vulnerability Is a Powerful Tool for Caregivers appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.
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AlayaCare
AUGUST 19, 2022
In a time where home care is on the rise and more clients are seeking home care services, you may feel as though your agency is running low on time and resources to keep up with the growing demand. Many home care agencies are struggling to find a way to provide efficient and effective care, without placing too much stress on their employees. While hiring more staff could temporarily ease the stress of increased client referrals, there are still several workflows associated with each visit that c
HopeHealth
AUGUST 17, 2022
If your loved one is living with dementia, meaningful activities can help them feel connected, engaged and valued. Here are tips and ideas to get you started. The post How to plan meaningful activities for someone living with dementia appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Hospice News
AUGUST 19, 2022
Researchers recently found that “trigger systems” signaling when a patient may need palliative care can boost utilization of those services, as well as advance care planning and hospice admissions. The American Journal of Managed Care recently examined the impacts of two studies published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that explored ways to help providers recognize when to have goals-of-care conversations with their patients, as well as when they may need palliative care.
Minority Nurse
AUGUST 15, 2022
Nursing education after COVID will rely more on technology and digital tools than ever. Simulation and online learning will be part and parcel of the curriculum for nursing students. It will also be more competency-based as the new AACN Essentials further integrate into nursing curriculums. But what about the content of the curriculum? Nursing education, according to Mary Dolansky, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, Sarah C.
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HopeHealth
AUGUST 18, 2022
South Kingstown, RI — Earlier this month, University of Rhode Island nursing students Becca Allder and Katie Fitzmaurice graduated from a summer of clinical training and practice in one of healthcare’s fastest-growing fields, becoming the inaugural fellows of the Susan Flynn Palliative Care Nursing Fellowship. The fellowship is a new partnership between HopeHealth, the University Read More.
Hospice News
AUGUST 19, 2022
Pennsylvania-based Homeland at Home recently added community-based palliative care to its repertoire of services in response to rising demand for this care. Homeland previously provided facility-based palliative services and is now stepping into the home. The provider’s palliative care team includes a physician medical director, social worker and nurse practitioners who now offer in-home palliative care to adult patients 18 and older facing a serious illness.
Nurse.com
AUGUST 19, 2022
Content courtesy of CBD Stat. Being a nurse is physically and emotionally taxing. Many nurses experience pain and soreness in their back, legs, and feet from long shifts. Nurses must also contend with the stress, anxiety, and even sleep disturbances that have become more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In recent years, the use of cannabis products to treat medical or physical ailments has seen growing acceptance in the health care and scientific community.
AlayaCare
AUGUST 17, 2022
On July 21 st , 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Improving Caregiver Recruitment and Retention for your Home Care Agency”. This webinar was focused on the subject surrounding the caregiver recruitment and retention crisis and how home care organizations could overcome these challenges to continue to grow and be successful in the industry.
HopeHealth
AUGUST 16, 2022
Attleboro, MA — According to patients, families and caregivers in Massachusetts, HopeHealth’s hospice care and HopeHealth Community VNA’s home health care are among the nation’s best. That’s measured through patient experience surveys by Strategic Healthcare Program (SHP), a leader in healthcare benchmarking. In 2021 in the Bay State, HopeHealth and HopeHealth Community VNA ranked in Read More.
Hospice News
AUGUST 16, 2022
This article is sponsored by HCP. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Todd Austin, President of HCP, to learn the strategies that hospice providers can use right now to improve staff engagement, not just with the aim of keeping staff members in their own hospice agencies, but more broadly in the industry at large. Hospice News: Todd, what career experiences do you most draw from in your role today?
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 15, 2022
Nursing education after COVID will rely more on technology and digital tools than ever. Simulation and online learning will be part and parcel of the curriculum for nursing students. It will also be more competency-based as the new AACN Essentials further integrate into nursing curriculums. But what about the content of the curriculum? Nursing education, according to […].
AlayaCare
AUGUST 18, 2022
On July 21 st , 2022, Home Health Care News, in partnership with AlayaCare, hosted a webinar: “Improving Caregiver Recruitment and Retention for your Home Care Agency”. This webinar was focused on the subject surrounding the caregiver recruitment and retention crisis and how home care organizations could overcome these challenges to continue to grow and be successful in the industry.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
AUGUST 19, 2022
We’re honoring two amazing caregivers as August’s Heroes of the Month. These women have exemplified what it means to serve your clients at the highest level. They show professionalism and compassion day in and day out! Freedom Home Care Hero: Keisha Robinson. Please join us in congratulating our Hero of the Month, Keisha Robinson! Keisha has been a caregiver for more than 25 years and has been part of the Freedom Home Care team for the past 11.
Hospice News
AUGUST 16, 2022
The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has purchased California-based Ardent Hospice and Palliative Care in the San Diego area for an undisclosed amount. Ardent, which also offers home health care, serves between 20 and 50 hospice patients per day, according to National Hospice Locator. The company received its Medicare certification in 2013. “We are very excited to expand the reach of our hospice operations in California,” said Pennant CEO Brent Guerisoli in a statement.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 17, 2022
Serenity Lane battled leukemia as a child, and the dedication of her medical team and nurses inspired her to pursue a career in nursing. This week she’s our Nurse of the Week. Almost 15 years after beating leukemia and graduating from one children’s hospital, Lane returns to another as an emergency medicine nurse. Last week, Lane […].
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
AUGUST 18, 2022
Renee Kinder. Tuesday evening, I began the painful eye roll-inducing process of organizing and sorting school supplies for our official start today. Two high schoolers, two middle schoolers, and one lower schooler = five accompanying lists of essential items required to ensure a successful year ahead. Clorox wipes – 1 container; colored pencils – 1 box Crayola (12 count); crayons – 1 box (48 count); dry eraser markers – 1 box (Expo low odor preferred); glue – 1 bott
Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 19, 2022
Nursing is a profession that requires compassion as well as expertise, making it both an art and a science. Empathy and compassion are critical characteristics of an excellent Nurse. These qualities help us to connect with patients on an individualized basis and improve patient outcomes. Nurses must also be educated, motivated, and have a strong understanding of evidence-based practice.
Hospice News
AUGUST 15, 2022
Barbara Jacobsmeyer as of July 1 became the first CEO of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice (NYSE: EHAB) as an independent, standalone company. Enhabit emerged from the spinoff of Encompass Health’s (NYSE: EHC) home health and hospice segment, which completed in July. The new company expects to earn nearly $1.08 billion to $1.12 billion this year, with an adjusted EBITDA of $197 million, according to a previous Encompass Health earnings call.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 19, 2022
UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Assistant Professor Nakia Best doesn’t tend to exaggerate: When she makes a statement, she has the data to back it up and says kids are healthier when school nurses are in the building. A self-confessed data nerd with a nursing Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina — […].
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
AUGUST 14, 2022
Rohit Sagoo, senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and founder of British Sikh Nurses. This week’s blog is by Rohit Sagoo (@RohitSagoo) – Children’s nurse and academic, founder and director of British Sikh Nurses ( @NursesSikh ). For many years, the NHS has benefited from recruiting overseas nurses. Reliance on overseas nurses is ever-growing not only in the UK but across the globe.
Home Care Pulse
AUGUST 16, 2022
Ep.6: How to Build the Right Environment for Client Referral Growth Melanie Stover, Owner of Home Care Sales, shares everything you need to know about referral sources to set your agency up for success. She answers how to communicate with referral sources, how to promote transparency, and how to engage/empower marketers in your organization. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript.
Hospice News
AUGUST 17, 2022
Medicare claims for unrelated services creates serious financial and legal risks for hospice providers — even if they are not the ones who sent the bill. During recent years, payouts for non-hospice services provided to Medicare beneficiaries have tipped into the billions. Investigators have urged regulators to ramp up oversight of potentially inappropriate billing practices.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 16, 2022
Ever wonder how to negotiate for the best salary as a nurse? If you’re just starting your nursing career, this can be tricky. Even well-seasoned nurses can struggle to find the right nurse lifestyle and salary to go along with it. Not all nurse salaries are created equal due to certifications, degrees of education, and […].
Nurse.com
AUGUST 16, 2022
In past blogs, I have discussed the importance of adhering to standards of care and how severe the consequences can be if this isn’t done. Among some of the topics I’ve addressed are the failure to report major changes in a patient’s condition and the necessity of accurate documentation in a patient’s medical record in whatever form. I have also stressed how not adhering to the standards of care can result in liability for your facility.
Responsive Home Care
AUGUST 16, 2022
The banana you eat in the car on the way to work could be helping to reduce your risk of suffering a stroke! In a recent study of nearly 100,000 women ranging in age from 50 – 79, it was discovered that consuming a higher level of potassium resulted in a lower stroke risk for […]. The post Potassium May Lower Stroke Risk for Women appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Hospice News
AUGUST 19, 2022
Many hospices have relied heavily on travel nurse agencies to reinforce their clinical teams during the pandemic. Now, a pair of bills currently before Congress would require a federal study of those agencies’ impact on health care. The Travel Nursing Agency Transparency Study Act would instruct the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study the ways contract nursing companies have done business during the past two years, including accusations of price gouging.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 18, 2022
Have you ever wanted to explore the U.S. but felt tied down because of a nursing job? Then, travel nursing may be the right path for you. With travel nursing, you can choose the length of your stay, take extended holidays and vacations when you don’t wish to work, and enjoy traveling to many different […].
Nurse.com
AUGUST 19, 2022
Content courtesy of CBD Stat. Being a nurse is physically and emotionally taxing. Many nurses experience pain and soreness in their back, legs, and feet from long shifts. Nurses must also contend with the stress, anxiety, and even sleep disturbances that have become more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In recent years, the use of cannabis products to treat medical or physical ailments has seen growing acceptance in the health care and scientific community.
AJN Off the Charts
AUGUST 18, 2022
As complex as health care may be in an emergency department (ED) setting, the weather and seasonality have added additional variables to that complexity. It is critical that registered nurses in the ED understand the health care trends associated with the weather and seasons. As in many other places, the summer here in New York City is a time when people are more active, spending time outdoors and traveling.
Hospice News
AUGUST 15, 2022
The unique needs of families and children facing life-limiting can wear pediatric palliative and hospice care clinicians especially thin, and the potential for burnout can leave providers even more short-staffed than many already are. Pediatric subspecialists are at a higher risk of burnout than others, according to authors of a 2020 study from the journal of Pediatric Quality & Safety.
Happy Healthy Caregiver
AUGUST 17, 2022
Believe it or not, TV time is a form of self-care. As caregivers, we sometimes feel guilty for spending time binging a new Netflix show rather than checking things off our to-do list, but there are days when a Netflix escape is just what you may need. Caregiving is difficult and it’s easy to run […]. The post Sometimes Self-Care is Netflix appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.
Diversity Nursing
AUGUST 18, 2022
Certified Nurse Midwives (CNMs) are becoming more common for women and mothers across the nation. Overall employment of Nurse Midwives is projected to grow 45% from 2020 to 2030 , much faster than the average for all occupations. If you're interested in this career path, it's beneficial to understand what CNMs do and their role in health care. Nurse Midwives are primary health care providers for women of all ages and provide all types of gynecological, prenatal, and post-pregnancy care.
Today's Caregiver
AUGUST 16, 2022
In our ongoing exploration of the Fearless Caregiver Manifesto, let me first explain why this is so very important. If we are truly to consider ourselves an integral part of our loved one's care team, then we must have our own laws to live by.
Hospice News
AUGUST 16, 2022
Connecticut-based Regional Hospice has opened an inpatient unit at New Milford Hospital in partnership with the health system Nuvance Health. The health system has also designated Regional as its preferred hospice provider in its home state. The unit, called the Center for Comfort Care & Healing, is located in the town of Danbury. The center will house hospice patients who qualify for general inpatient care in two renovated private suites where they will receive 27/4 care from Regional’s int
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