Hospice News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Hospice will continue to be in a state of flux this year and next, with a heavy focus on regulation and supporting and growing the workforce, according to Ben Marcantonio, COO and interim CEO for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). The coming year may also be a time of significant change for NHPCO itself, as the organization explores a potential combination with the National Association for Home Health and Hospice (NAHC), as well as further collaboration with other ma

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Communicating about a serious illness is hard. Last week’s podcast we talked about the challenge around miscommunication in serious illness. This week we dive into the challenges with communication when it comes to life sustaining treatments and CPR. Take for example the simple question: “If her breathing gets any worse, she will need to be intubated.

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Chicago Caregiving

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Distance doesn’t have to end relationships. How to stay connected when a friend moves or goes through health changes. Veronica Boyajian and her husband — both in their 60s and formerly of Highland Park, Illinois — spent months looking for a new home. They wanted a lower cost of living and a supportive community for their adult daughter, who has special needs.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Pediatric nurses often say the field of pediatric nursing is something that calls to them for varied reasons, but helping children and their families is a top goal. Michaela Lewis, DNP, ARNP, CPNP-AC/PC, PMHS, CPN, CPEN, CNE, CNE-cl,VA-BC, CCRN is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, College of Nursing , and says making a positive difference for the children and families she cares for is so rewarding.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A common hurdle to improving access to hospice and palliative care among children is that many clinicians across the health continuum lack the training and skill sets needed to have goals of care conversations. Advance care planning discussions are an important, but oftentimes challenging key to supporting serious and terminally ill children and their families, according to Dr.

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Caring Senior Service

OCTOBER 2, 2023

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Nurses are invaluable members of the healthcare workforce, and when you’re proactively building a nursing career that you can fully embrace and be proud of, there are plenty of strategies and mindset hacks to consider. One of the greatest assets you carry as a nurse is the many skills you’ve worked hard to acquire. So, if you want to boost your self-confidence and make the most of your nursing career, it’s wise to humbly take full ownership of the many things you know and the incredible skill se

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Houston Hospice is opening up its inpatient unit for use by other providers. Other hospices will soon be able to admit patients to the company’s unit in the Texas Medical Center in Houston. They will be able to coordinate with Houston Hospice and deliver General Inpatient Care (GIP), helping to avoid hospital readmissions. “Many of the hospices in the greater Houston area do not provide one of the most important hospice levels of care – general inpatient care,” Rana S.

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AJN Off the Charts

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Shedding parts of us that no longer serve us. Photo by Javardh on Unsplash A couple months ago, I shared my experience with burnout and lessons learned from it. This experience propelled me into a healing journey. This healing journey wasn’t just about a newfound appreciation for “self-care.” Guided by several mentors, coaches, and healers, it incorporated modalities such as energy healing, spiritual healing, mindset work, inner child work , meditation, breathwork , and journaling.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Emergency nurses need additional knowledge of abortion-limiting legislation and the related clinical, ethical, and legal implications for emergency care staff and their patients, a study published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing found. The findings also highlight the increase in pregnant patients seeking care in emergency departments as the number of “OB deserts”—regions with limited or absent perinatal care—grows.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Many nurses often decide to work in the profession due to their struggles in life, but few are willing to make a difference in their work based on their hardships. Dr. Sharrica Miller, PhD, RN, has used her voice to speak up against injustice against Black nurses. She’s an assistant professor at Cal State Fullerton, where she serves as chair of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion , and Student Engagement.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

A rising number of health systems and community-based providers have been making larger investments in palliative care through joint ventures. This cooperative model is proving to be a good fit for many health systems that may not have the time or resources to build their own home-based care programs from scratch. Matt Tanzer, managing director of joint ventures at BAYADA Home Health Care, said the underlying driver for these partnerships has been the expansion of value-based models that hold he

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Today's Caregiver

OCTOBER 5, 2023

A new poll from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and Morning Consult shows that almost half of adults (43%) would delay or avoid going to the emergency department if they knew that they, or a loved one with a severe illness.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Fall marks the start of influenza season—a time of year that fills up hospitals and gives healthcare workers an extra layer of stress, but at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center , however, patient care staff can step into a “Serenity Lounge,” a break room equipped with massage chairs, aromatherapy oils, artwork and other amenities to provide a soothing respite from their demanding work. “Historically, studies have shown that nurses’ well-being affects job satisfaction and perfor

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AT Home Care & Hospice

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness The month of October is dedicated to speaking up and raising awareness about breast cancer. What is it? Who gets it? What can I do to avoid it? How can I help people with breast cancer? Breast cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but increasing your knowledge about it can bring some The post Raising Awareness: Breast Cancer appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Illinois-based Great Lakes Health Partners, an Interim Healthcare franchise, is launching a grief support group for employees aimed at helping hospice workers deal with the stress of providing bedside end-of-life care. The home health and hospice provider also offers palliative care, as well as chronic disease management services for seniors. The company is piloting a virtual peer support group for interdisciplinary staff to share their challenges and experiences.

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Midway through the pandemic, nurses began to recognize an unsettling future for our profession. War-torn and tired, working in a beleaguered healthcare system, we witnessed the cracks emerging in each other and within the very organizations we worked. Nurses were burning out, and our healthcare model was breaking. We watched as the first wave of nurses opted to retire early or leave the profession to maintain their sanity.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Mikaela Thepvongsa, 26, is an ICU nurse in Seattle pushing for inclusivity with educational TikTok videos going viral. Thepvongsa is like most adults her age and enjoys life’s usual pleasures like exploring, hanging out with friends, and dating. The big difference is that she is deaf and has made it her mission to prove that hearing loss shouldn’t set her apart.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

Breast Cancer Awareness The month of October is dedicated to speaking up and raising awareness about breast cancer. What is it? Who gets it? What can I do to avoid it? How can I help people with breast cancer? Breast cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, but increasing your knowledge about it can bring some The post Raising Awareness: Breast Cancer appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

A growing patient demand is fueling the emergence of integrative palliative care, a blend of traditional biomedical care for serious illness and suite of complementary therapies aimed at improving patient quality of life. Dr. William Collinge, associate director of the Integrative Palliative Care Institute in Washington, said most palliative care organizations evolved as basic, mainstream medical care provided by doctors, nurses and social workers.

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NHPCO

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For Immediate Release October 6, 2023 Photo Link (Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) hosted its annual leadership conference (ALC2023) in Little Rock, Arkansas, September 30 – October 4, 2023. More than 900 attendees and exhibitors joined for the in-person program which included action-packed days of keynotes, concurrent education sessions, networking opportunities, award presentations, and celebrations.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Poor posture and being on your feet all day puts a lot of strain on your back, and it’s estimated that 74% of all nurses will have at least one episode of low-back pain a year. Fortunately, pilates can improve posture and prevent pain — individuals with chronic low-back pain who participated in a pilates-based core exercise program achieved a better quality-of-life score than people with back pain who didn’t do pilates, a recent study in the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapi

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has unveiled its groundbreaking Strategic Enforcement Plan (SEP) for Fiscal Years 2024 – 2028. With a laser focus on eradicating unlawful employment discrimination, the SEP sets forth the EEOC's top priorities, aiming to create a future where every workplace is fair, inclusive, and offers equal opportunities for all individuals.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) must be put up for sale, according to a letter from minority investor AREX Capital Management to the home health and hospice company’s board. AREX owns about 4.7% of Enhabit’s shares. The hedge fund first posited that Enhabit should be sold in a June letter to the board. Enhabit in August confirmed that it would indeed begin considering “strategic alternatives” that could include a potential sale or merger.

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American In-Home Care

OCTOBER 6, 2023

After a busy day, there’s nothing like climbing into bed for a restful night’s sleep. But for millions of older adults, sleep is elusive. They may find it difficult to fall asleep or to stay asleep. A variety of factors can impact a person’s quality of sleep, especially as a person ages. At American, Advocate, and Whitsmys In-Home Care, we know how important a good night’s sleep is for people of all ages.

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Hope Hospice

OCTOBER 5, 2023

As dementia-related diseases progress, incontinence may occur. This can be from forgetting to use the bathroom when one feels the urge to urinate or have a bowel movement, not recalling the bathroom’s location, not being able to get there in time, or not being able to make the cognitive connection that tells one what the bathroom is used for. All these problems are results the of body’s declining brain function—not just memory, but also deterioration in information-processing functions, motor sk

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Diversity Nursing

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of the job for any healthcare professional, especially Nurses. Nurses handle patients during serious situations and often encounter patients on some of the worst days of their lives, making these conversations more challenging. Nurses are often tasked with handling conversations such as a poor prognosis, end-of-life discussions, or delivering difficult news.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Four members of Congress led by Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) have called for changes to the forthcoming Special Focus Program (SFP) from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH) were also signatories on the letter to CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and White House Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young.

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Together for Short Lives

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We want to give a warm welcome to our three newly appointed Trustees, who are joining our Board of Trustees to further strengthen our charity governance. Our three new Trustees – Rob Lightfoot, Mark Smith and Emma Aspinall – will bring a range of complementary knowledge and and skill to our board, as well as […] The post New Trustees for Together for Short Lives appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Living Assistance Services

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Thanksgiving weekend is almost here, and we’re taking this time as an opportunity to reflect on the many things we have to be grateful.

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Today's Caregiver

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, the responsibilities of caring for our aging loved ones can be overwhelming.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Lafayette, Lousianna-based Acadian Health has expanded its geographic footprint across five Texas communities. Acadian Health recently expanded in Austin, Beaumont, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas, regions with senior populations that are diverse and growing. The company’s mobile health care clinicians integrate virtual visits with primary, hospice and palliative care services to assess patients’ needs in the home to reduce emergency and urgent care utilization and associated

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In this week’s blog, Rhona Martin who is a Chest, Heart and Stroke Nurse in NHS Fife in Scotland reflects on how the Queens Nursing Institute Scotland Leadership programme has contributed to her personal and professional development as a community nurse. The Queens Nursing Institute Scotland (QNIS) Leadership Programme “supports, develops, and inspires Scotland’s community nurses and midwives to become agents for health improvement and catalysts for social change to build a healthier fair

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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Think for a moment about your most memorable customer service experience. What made it unforgettable? Perhaps the representative went above and beyond your expectations. Or maybe the rep failed miserably in providing you with the information you sought. Good or bad, deciding whether or not to do business with a company begins with the all-important first call.

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Nurse Nacole

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Dr. John Mulder, chief consultant for hospice and palliative care medicine for Michigan’s Faith Hospice, was drawn to the field after witnessing his father’s difficult end-of-life experience. Having begun his practice 40 years ago in family medicine, he came to hospice in 1983 when he was asked to serve on the board of a local provider. He went on to become the organization’s medical director. “ As soon as I became acquainted with what they were doing and what they were all about, it all made se

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