Hospice News
MARCH 22, 2023
Despite years of scrutiny over the duration of hospice care, new data show that longer stays reduce health care costs in the last year of life by as much as 11%. All told, hospice care — regardless of length of stay — saves Medicare approximately $3.5
GeriPal
MARCH 24, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary In November of 2022, Ava Kofman published a piece in the New Yorker titled “How Hospice Became a For-Profit Hustle.” Some viewed this piece as an affront to the amazing work hospice does for those approaching the end of their lives by cherry picking stories of a few bad actors to paint hospice is a bad light.
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AlayaCare
MARCH 29, 2023
The number one challenge that all home and community care providers face is care worker shortage. Providers need solutions to allow them to deliver more care in the community with their existing resources by increasing utilization and efficiency.
Sustainable Caregiving
FEBRUARY 25, 2023
“By far the best way to prevent a tug-of-war is to not pick up your end of the rope.” Don Lancaster So much of our caregiving experience feels out of control, which is stressful. Caregiving conflicts can be unsettling.
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Aging Life Care Association
JANUARY 23, 2023
Alisa Kaufman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures.
HopeHealth
JANUARY 12, 2023
In her eight years as a hospice aide, Darlene Morse has helped patients and families through their most vulnerable moments. “I I feel honored to do this work,” she says. The post Finding the spark: The special calling of a hospice aide appeared first on HopeHealth. HopeHealth Blog Hospice Care
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Daily Nurse
MARCH 17, 2023
AACN joins hospitals and healthcare organizations in recognizing certified nurses for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in the care of patients and families as part of Certified Nurses Day , Sunday, March 19.
Life & Death Matters
MARCH 3, 2023
There are very few issues in healthcare right now that generate stronger emotions than MAID – Medical Assistance in Dying. In June 2016, MAID became legal in Canada. Since then, some of the people who met the criteria for MAID have chosen to die with MAID. As people become aware of MAID, they may explore […] The post Four Skills You’ll Need When Supporting a Person Exploring MAID appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
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.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 20, 2023
The fundamental mission of every healthcare provider is to first do no harm. Unfortunately, however, for far too long systemic inequities in the healthcare system have perpetrated and perpetuated harm.
Hospice News
MARCH 3, 2023
The families of patients who received care from nonprofit hospices give their providers higher marks on quality than those who went with for-profits, a RAND Corp. study has found.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary Think about the last time a patient yelled at you in anger. How did you react? The last time this happened to me I immediately went on the defensive despite years of training in serious illness communication skills. Afterwards, I thought there must be a better way.
AlayaCare
MARCH 21, 2023
Key findings in Nucleus Research report from North Country Home Services (NY) reveal 95 percent improvement in accounts-receivable collection, proving that for every dollar invested in AlayaCare, agency realizes $2.50
Sustainable Caregiving
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
“Compassion is about giving all the love that you’ve got.” ” Cheryl Strayed, author of the memoir Wild Compassion is the feeling that allows us to show kindness during difficult times.
Aging Life Care Association
FEBRUARY 27, 2023
by Melissa L. Johnson, RN, BSN, MHA, CHPN, CCM – Aging Life Care Association® Member Palliative care and hospice care are both specialized healthcare models that focus on palliation, or relief of symptoms, associated with serious, debilitating illnesses.
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
Healthy Workforce Institute
MARCH 15, 2023
Workplace violence is on the rise. Globally, every hour, two nurses are assaulted by a patient at work. And that number is based on the reported incidents. As we already know, workplace violence is highly underreported.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
The role of school nurses often has the reputation of being a treater of injuries for rambunctious kids. But they have a more profound impact. Nurses in educational settings contribute to kids’ physical, personal, and social growth.
Solace
JANUARY 6, 2023
Every year, January brings a flurry of new laws as states around the country add or update legislation on everything from new state holidays to jaywalking. In 2023, some new laws will impact those at the end of life or the people caring for, or grieving, them.
Nurse.com
JANUARY 12, 2023
You’ve done all the hard work of preparing for the interview for your dream job. This role has all of the things you’re looking for — the right hours, the right floor, and the right pay. You’ve nailed the interview and feel great about how it all went.
Minority Nurse
JANUARY 16, 2023
If you want to be a badass nurse who confidently uses LinkedIn to accelerate your nursing career, here are ten spicy tips for success from international nurse coach Farah Laurent , MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, NPD-BC, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. Do your research.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 2, 2023
Given the critical role of family caregivers in home-based care, hospices have a vested interest in expanding their access to support. Families caring for seriously ill loved ones face systemic barriers that could threaten patients’ ability to receive care at home, including at the end of life.
GeriPal
JANUARY 12, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary. Acute Care for Elders (ACE Units) have been around for over a quarter of a century.
AlayaCare
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
With the growing demand for home-based care services, organizations are struggling to keep up with repetitive tasks and inefficiencies that can be costly in terms of time and resources.
Sustainable Caregiving
JANUARY 19, 2023
“Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because their boundaries keep them out of resentment.”
Aging Life Care Association
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Alisa Kauffman, a dentist specializing in geriatric care, shares her expertise to help caregivers become more confident in providing daily oral care to seniors — whether by brushing, flossing and using picks, or removing and cleaning full or partial dentures.
HopeHealth
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
To his family and care teams, 1-year-old Rogan was known as Superman. By sharing his experience with pediatric hospice, his parents hope he can help other kids with serious illness. The post “Saying yes to pediatric hospice changed our lives”: Rogan’s story appeared first on HopeHealth.
High Peaks Hospice
MARCH 22, 2023
March is National Social Work Appreciation Month! As we celebrate National Social Work Appreciation Month, it’s important to recognize the significant role Hospice Social Workers play in providing compassionate care to patients and their families during end-of-life care.
Daily Nurse
JANUARY 26, 2023
Nurses are some of the most versatile, widely skilled healthcare professionals, so if you’re a nurse that loves to camp and backpack, now may be the right time to add some wilderness medicine skills to your professional toolkit.
Traditions Health
MARCH 21, 2023
Traditions Health of Plainview Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Plainview has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Nurse.com
JANUARY 10, 2023
Earthquakes. Blizzards. Hurricanes. Natural disasters disrupt the daily functions of health care and leave nurses feeling strained and overwhelmed. Finding and practicing stress management strategies during these events can help nurses cope with stress and mitigate its effects.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 22, 2023
For 15 years, Latanya Weston was in operating rooms in her home state of Georgia, amputating the limbs of patients who suffered from kidney disease. The feeling of the scalpel pushing down on flesh and the sound of the bone cracking haunts her.
Hospice News
MARCH 23, 2023
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is extending the value-based insurance design demonstration for calendar years 2025 to 2030, including the hospice component.
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?”
AlayaCare
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Home care agencies are rapidly understanding the importance of digital transformation to stay competitive and provide better care for their patients. Digital transformation can help home care businesses simplify operations, improve patient outcomes, and increase efficiency.
Sustainable Caregiving
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
“Self-care is doing the things that make you feel more like yourself.” Robyn Conely Downs You can prioritize your well-being while you care for your family member when you reimagine and micro-dose self-care throughout the day.
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