GeriPal

APRIL 4, 2024

Today, we talk with Bernie Lo, prominent bioethicist and practicing primary care internist, and Laurie Dornbrand, geriatrician at the IOA On Lok PACE, about the legacy of Nancy Curzan. So when Bernie says, “I’ve heard you take these phone calls in the middle of the night, Laurie…” Now you know why! What words to use?

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Hospice News

MARCH 1, 2024

A growing body of research touts the benefits of palliative care for patients, families, and even providers. Palliative Care News spoke with experts in the field to unpack the reasons behind those results and identify the obstacles that are getting in the way of a more effective approach. “It’s not blood pressure.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH) payment model will launch on Jan. 1, 2023, and hospices that collaborate with participating ACOs could realize some unique benefits. Accountable Care is the cornerstone of that strategy. Greater care coordination.

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GeriPal

MARCH 14, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary Almost a decade ago, our hospice and palliative care team decided to do a “Thickened Liquid Challenge.” We also talk about the importance of a proactive approach to involving speech-language pathologists in the care of individuals early on with neurodegenerative diseases like dementia and ALS.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

People who had grab bars installed through the program called their neighbors and say, hey you should get this too. In addition to the podcast, you can see more about this in Carmen’s TEDx talk. They were stunned by the number of calls for lift assistance for older adults who had fallen. Word of mouth spread rapidly.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 2, 2023

The possibility exists that hospice care will change more in the next few years than it has during the previous four decades. The Medicare Hospice Benefit turned 40-years-old in 2022, and in that time the program has remained fundamentally unchanged. A more integrated system.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Similarly Jessica Zitter, an intensivist and palliative care doctor analogized the inevitable clinical momentum toward highly aggressive intensive care in US hospitals as a conveyor belt. Eric and I are joined today on this podcast by Anne Kelly palliative care social worker to discuss these issues with Liz. This is Eric Widera.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 25, 2022

Two major shifts are transforming the landscape of hospice. First, private equity firms are gobbling up hospices. Thus, they have little in the way of long term vision for hospices, instead focused on cutting costs and maximizing profits. . People with dementia make up about half of hospice admissions. AlexSmithMD.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As a hospice nurse, there are many skills that you must master. One of these skills is understanding and completing hospice GIP documentation. In this article, we’ll explore why you need to learn General Inpatient (GIP) documentation and explore patient scenarios where GIP might be necessary.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Based in Louisville, KY, Pallitus provides palliative care to anyone facing serious illnesses such as cancer, heart failure, COPD and more. With a service area that includes 41 counties throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana, Pallitus is focused on helping people live better and longer with quality palliative care programs.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 11, 2022

Today we have the honor of interviewing Susan Block, MD, one of the pioneering leaders in the fields of palliative care, particularly psychosocial aspects of palliative care. We delighted to be joined by Brian Block, pulmonary/critical care faculty at UCSF and frequent guest host on GeriPal…and also nephew to Susan. Transcript.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

These cover the innovative partnerships, new technologies, pediatric care, health equity and other key developments in the hospice space. Pandemic Pushes Death Doula Awareness, Hospices Seek Strengthened Ties. Is Bereavement Care Going High Tech?

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Hospice leaders have kept their eyes on four key numbers as 2022 progressed: clinical capacity, length of stay, labor costs and utilization. A fifth, the rising number of new hospices in certain states, has emerged as a priority in recent weeks. These metrics are key to understanding what hospices experienced this year.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

Just look at this year’s AAHPM meeting, where it felt like every other session was talking about how hot buprenorphine is right now. On today’s podcast we talk with three experts on buprenorphine on why, when, and how to use it in serious illness. Learn about how to initiate buprenorphine: . Alex, who do we have with us today?

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GeriPal

JUNE 8, 2023

When I’m on palliative care consults and attending in our hospice unit we have to counsel patients about deprescribing and de-intensifying diabetes medications. How high is too high? How do caregivers fit into this? Nadine: Thank you, guys. Should considerations differ for people with dementia?

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Think about the last time a patient yelled at you in anger. How did you react? How is this anger making me feel, think, and react? Foundations for Psychological Thinking in Palliative Care: Frame and Formulation. Taking care of the hateful patient. Dani: Thank you.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JULY 24, 2022

If you’re a new hospice nurse, you might feel overwhelmed. You may also wonder if your prior nursing experience is enough. Before you settle into those feelings too much, you might want to explore these 5 tips to help you stop feeling incompetent as a new hospice nurse. You are not alone!

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GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Do we need an RCT to establish the worth of chaplaincy? We are also joined by LaVera Crawly, a physician turned chaplain, now VP of Spiritual Care at Common Spirit Health (and author of another of my favorite and most cited papers on palliative care in the African American Community ).

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Clarkston, Michigan-based mobile clinic provides care and treatment to patients across seven Michigan counties who are recovering from substance use disorder and do not have access to the reliable transportation needed for regular care. I’m an acute care nurse practitioner. So that was always interesting to me.

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GeriPal

MARCH 10, 2022

If you develop dementia, odds are you will spend the last months to years of your life in a nursing home or assisted living facility. This study explored nursing home organizational factors and staff perceptions that are associated with the variation in care for residents with advanced dementia. Who do we have with us?

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 8, 2022

So how do the holidays impact you, your mental and emotional health, spiritual well-being, and professional responsibilities as a nurse? 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.

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Chicago Caregiving

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the months since the Covid-19 public health emergency, we’ve wondered how professional caregiving has changed. Here, representatives from six care businesses share their experiences and insights, as well as how they’re moving forward. 1 thing you learned from the pandemic? What is the no.

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AJN Off the Charts

JULY 19, 2023

The youngest of four children, I was too embarrassed to admit I couldn’t locate him in the anonymous grid of windows. Show me how your Suzie Homemaker oven works.” It’s okay, Granny,” I would tell her, snuggling up to her warm body, not knowing what else to do. The event left a lasting impression on me.

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 24, 2022

– Are you doing okay? – Tips for Effective Self-Care. Are you doing okay? Tips for Effective Self-Care. Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. Are we checking on them?

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 26, 2022

. – July 2021: What is the Hospice Care Index? – What did this level of oversight tell hospice agencies? Article Contents: July 2021: What is the Hospice Care Index? What did this level of oversight tell hospice agencies? Are you diving into your results or delaying even taking a peek?

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Comfort Home Care

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Pat Grant, Chair of AAHP, asked Gerri to speak on the important topic of home health care during Home Health Care and Hospice Care Month (November). Listen to the entire presentation First Four Questions People Ask About In-Home Care Deciding if your loved one needs care can be difficult.

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GeriPal

MAY 9, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary On today’s podcast, we’ve invited four hospice and palliative care social media influencers (yes, that’s a thing!), We’ve invited: Julie McFadden (aka Hospice Nurse Julie ): Julie is a social media superstar, with 1.5 Why focus on the public rather than other health care providers?

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. Monitor Your Resources.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 20, 2022

8: What Providers Need to Know About the Hospice Quality Reporting Program Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, Vice President of Quality & Standards at CHAP, discusses what CMS's Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) means for the care continuum as a whole, and the most important things for providers to be aware of.

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Home Care Pulse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. Developing a professional means fostering positive career choices and ensuring that your employees feel that you are invested in their capabilities and want to see them grow. Next Steps.

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Palliverse

MAY 24, 2022

We don’t know what to do. Losing confidence in ourselves, we get shaky. When I first heard of Dr James Jap, I read his bio on the Hospice website. Education is the key to unlock the door for the Hospice Service to reach the people that need the service. We are all part of the same human family; we are all interconnected.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 14, 2022

– Adopt a Learning Management System (LMS) to Take Care of Compliance for You. – What to Do Next. – Adopt a Learning Management System (LMS) to Take Care of Compliance for You. – What to Do Next. . – Adopt a Learning Management System (LMS) to Take Care of Compliance for You.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

APRIL 14, 2022

I will make a small commission if you make a purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you. Whether you’ve been a nurse for one day or 20 years, there are 5 strategies you need to survive hospice nursing. It’s not unusual for hospice nurses to say that it’s their calling.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I will make a small commission if you make a purchase through one of these links, at no extra cost to you. Being a hospice nurse can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. If so, then you need these 7 simple ways to get organized for hospice nurses. 7 Ways to Get Organized.

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Home Care Pulse

JUNE 21, 2022

4: Alzheimer’s Awareness: How to Support Clients, Caregivers, and Family Members Wendie Colvin, Senior Clinical Content Writer at Home Care Pulse, discusses how we can prepare clients, caregivers, and family members for the progression of Alzheimer's, and what agencies need to do to support the millions of people living with this disease.

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Palliverse

MAY 6, 2022

From 11am in the morning it would become noisy, something that our hospice had been missing over the past two years. These usually involve lots of people gathering together, something that we are all learning to do again. Our patient was admitted yesterday and she felt that our hospice had a good vibe. Pole dancing time.

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High Peaks Hospice

MARCH 1, 2022

High Peaks Hospice would like to honor our Medical Director, Dr. Curt Gedney for National Doctors Day by sharing information about him with the team. Admiral Senn later was admitted and ultimately passed in the local VA hospital. At the time he was not sure what he would do with it but knew it was important to him.

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