3 ways to improve care management in home care
AlayaCare
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Care management is the bread and butter of home care organizations.
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Hospices Welcome Expanded Chaplain Services Codes, Seek Clarity on Applicability
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Hospices are seeking greater clarity on updated Medicare rules that allow hospices to document a broader range of chaplain services on claims. The U.S.
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What palliative care means for people living with heart failure
HopeHealth
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
If you or a loved one is living with heart failure, you don’t have to go it alone. Palliative care helps with everything from everyday questions to long-term plans. The post What palliative care means for people living with heart failure appeared first on HopeHealth. HopeHealth Blog Palliative Care
Involving the inner circle: Emily Largent, Anne Rohlfing, Lynn Flint & Anne Kelly
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary You know when you walk out of a patient’s room and have that sense, “This isn’t going to go well.” The patient is sick and getting sicker, and refuses to let you talk with family or other members of her inner circle. Should you stop at “no?”
The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention
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5 effective marketing tactics to help build a strong home care brand
AlayaCare
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Home care is an essential part of the healthcare system, providing critical support to people who require assistance and allowing patients more opportunities to make decisions about the care they want to receive in the place they call home.
OpusCare Launches New Inpatient Hospice Center
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
OpusCare of Florida recently opened a new inpatient hospice facility near the state’s southern tip.
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Diverse Caregivers
Chicago Caregiving
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The Care Plan helps people navigate healthcare systems not set up for LGBTQ+ or racially diverse caregivers. After her wife was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2011, Marsha Wetzel spent the next two years taking care of Judy, her partner of 30 years, until Judy entered hospice care.
For Patients With Cancer, Hope Changes Everything
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
My earliest memories are of wanting to become a nurse. When I was a child, I pretended my dolls were my patients. When I was a little older and my mother was dealing with serious illnesses, I’d put a bell at her bedside so she could “ring me” when she needed something.
[UPDATED] Optum Closes $5.4 Billion LHC Group Acquisition
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FEBRUARY 22, 2023
The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum closed its $5.4 billion deal today to acquire LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG). LHC Group this morning notified the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the deal had been completed and that it would no longer be trading on the NASDAQ.
Deaf Nursing Student Justina Miles Stole the Show at Super Bowl LVII
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FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Justina Miles, a nursing student and deaf American Sign Language performer shined brightly at Super Bowl LVII during her energetic signing of lyrics for hard-of-hearing TV viewers as Rihanna performed a 13-minute set during the game’s halftime show.
The Lessons of Jimmy Carter’s Hospice Decision
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
On February 18th, the Carter Center announced former president Jimmy Carter was entering hospice and spending time with his family at home.
Can’t We Nurses All Get Along?
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
It is generally agreed that a vast majority of nurses choose the profession because they find fulfillment in being of service to others in their time of need.
How April Anthony, Investors Built New Home Health and Hospice Company VitalCaring
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
VitalCaring Group CEO April Anthony has a track record of building home-based care powerhouses, making her newest venture a company to watch as its emerging brand comes together.
How Caregiving Takes a Toll on Family Relationships
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FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Caring for an aging parent comes with its own unique set of challenges. However, one challenge that is often overlooked is the impact family caregiving can have on your relationships. Not only will your dynamic with your parent shift, but also your relationships with your siblings, spouse, and kids.
Survey Cites Value of CTRN Credential
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Critical thinking, confidence and a sense of pride and accomplishment top the list of benefits of the Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) credential, according to a recent peer-reviewed research article in Air Medical Journal.
We Honor Veterans Partner
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FEBRUARY 20, 2023
AT Home Care Hospice Recognized as a We Honor Veterans Partner It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent of those who die every year in the U.S. are Veterans.
Why Hospice Providers Are Ready to Spend Big on Technology
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Hospice providers have increasingly turned to technology to connect with hard-to-reach patients, streamline back-office functions and stay ahead of the curve on worsening health conditions.
Social Workers in Home Health
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Social Workers: The Glue of Home Healthcare Social work is a sector within the world of healthcare that is aimed at meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Nurse Managers and Leaders: Differences and Qualities They Share
Nurse.com
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The nursing profession represents qualities of both leadership and management. But what traits and skills distinguish a nurse leader and a nurse manager, and how do these roles work together?
Social Workers in Home Health
AT Home Care & Hospice
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Social Workers: The Glue of Home Healthcare Social work is a sector within the world of healthcare that is aimed at meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Key Trend for Hospices to Watch: Managed Care Becomes a Juggernaut
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
As the health care ecosystem changes, hospices will have to evolve. Going forward, this will likely include more engagement with managed care organizations.
Make Life Easier With a Daily Routine for Seniors With Dementia
Responsive Home Care
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Do you ever feel lost or disoriented after waking up from a dream? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this confusion is part of everyday life.
Understanding How Routine Helps Those With Dementia
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FEBRUARY 22, 2023
Learn how routine helps those with dementia feel safer and more secure. Have you ever woken up from a dream feeling completely confused? The dream seemed so real, and it takes a few minutes to regain your bearings. For someone with dementia, this disorientation is part of everyday life.
Meet The RN Advocating For Disabled Candidates
Diversity Nursing
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Applying for a new job can be overwhelming and stressful. For candidates with disabilities, the hiring process can be a disheartening experience. According to the CDC , one in four adults in the U.S. has a disability; the unemployment rate for that community is double that of non-disabled workers.
VITAS Expects Recruitment Gains to Spur 2023 Growth, Revenue
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FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare is banking on improved recruitment and retention to spur upward movement on patient census, admissions and length of stay.
Fearless Caregiver Profile: Terry Williams
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FEBRUARY 20, 2023
Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Terry Williams, sharing her personal story of caregiving
Why You Need to Focus on Payer Source Diversification in 2023—And How it Can Help You Improve Cash Flow
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
HCP WEBINAR Why You Need to Focus on Payer Source Diversification in 2023—And How it Can Help You Improve Cash Flow Wednesday March 8th @ 2pm EST Wednesday March 8th @ 2pm EST Wednesday March 8th @ 2pm EST 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min Are you putting all of your eggs in one basket?
The Fresh Air Fund is Looking for You
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FEBRUARY 23, 2023
The Fresh Air Fund is hiring summer camp nurses for an experience of a lifetime at The Fund’s sleepaway camps in Fishkill, New York, and in Harriman State Park, New York.
Pennant Group Retools for Efficiency in Troubled Labor Market
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FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Efficiency will be the name of the game at the Pennant Group (NYSE: PNTG) as the company works to offset labor pressures and a challenging reimbursement environment. Pennant is leveraging technology to combat persistent workforce shortages and the elevated turnover spurred during the pandemic.
Palace of Care – Life Goes On
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Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash How would it feel to be told that you are going to die? That you will not be able to leave the ICU. That you will not be able to leave the hospital. That you will never be able to return home.
4 tips for travelling with seniors
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Nurse’s Side Gig: Agni NY
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
When nurses have side gigs, they are opportunities that may have fallen into their laps. At other times, the nurse may pursue a specific side gig because it helps them out personally.
Understanding Policymakers’ Frame of Reference Crucial to Hospice, Palliative Care Advocacy
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FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Axxess founder and CEO John Olajide discovered a passion for both business and technology at an early age, and in time, saw opportunities to leverage those interests to help modernize health care. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olajide’s first job involved handling money for his family’s wholesale and retail distribution business. Consequently, matters of management and finance were a frequent topic of dinner-table conversations among his parents and siblings.
Palace of Care – Everyone’s Crying
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Photo by Stormseeker on Unsplash This hospice place is nicer than the hospital. It’s noisy in the hospital. People rush around. They only let me stay a little bit. What’s going on? Something is wrong. Dad’s crying again. Louder this time. Why are my Uncles and Aunties crying too?
Celebrating Black Nursing Leaders: Karen McNulty
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