Hospice News

MAY 17, 2024

After three years of investigation, a federal court in Louisiana has sentenced the former owner of Canon Healthcare, Shiva Akula, to serve 240 months in prison for his involvement in health care fraud. The court also ordered Akula to repay $42 million in fraudulent Medicare billing claims made between January 2013 and December 2019, which totaled roughly $84 million during that six-year span.

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HopeHealth

MAY 16, 2024

Discover top books and online resources for navigating grief. Find comfort, understanding, and hope through our curated recommendations. Explore now to support your healing journey. The post Finding Solace: Top Books and Online Resources for Navigating Grief appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

MAY 14, 2024

Hospices and other health care providers are increasingly recognizing the value proposition of end-of-life doulas. Organizations are taking varied routes to leverage doula’s skills to improve quality. End-of-life doulas support patients and their families in a number of broad and diverse ways, according to Erin Collins, program director of The Peaceful Presence Project.

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HopeHealth

MAY 15, 2024

Do you have a loved one with dementia? From sharing basic information to creating a deeper one-on-one connection, try these tips for communication. The post Know someone with dementia? Try these 6 tips for communication appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

MAY 15, 2024

This is the week that Ontario celebrates PSWs! Anyone who knows me knows that I value, respect, and stand in awe of Personal Support Workers and their role as essential members of the health care team. There is no where that this is more obvious than in hospice and palliative care! I love the stories […] The post Congratulations to Michelle McInnes on receiving the Frances Montgomery HPC PSW Award!!

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 20, 2024

With the busiest Memorial Day travel weekend in nearly two decades approaching—according to AAA, an estimated 43.8 million Americans are projected to travel between May 23 and 27.

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Hospice News

MAY 15, 2024

Recent research has found that traumatic experiences can lead to increased pain and symptom burden at the end of life, along with a greater likelihood of emotional suffering and isolation. Collective trauma experiences have been associated with higher instances of pain and dyspnea among more than half of seniors nationwide, a recent study found, published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

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Life & Death Matters

MAY 15, 2024

Last week was Nurses Week and Hospice Palliative Care Week. It was the week that the Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association presented their award at the annual guest lecture open to everyone. And this was the week that I was asked to present the CPCNA Leadership Award to Terry Downing. Together with colleagues several nurses, physicians, health […] The post Congratulations Terry Downing on receiving the 2024 CPCNA Leadership Award!

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Minority Nurse

MAY 15, 2024

Elaina Hall, DNP(c), MSN, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the chief quality officer of SnapCare , formerly SnapNurse, and an experienced healthcare executive in the areas of healthcare system operations, performance improvement, nursing practice, and leadership consulting. Hall’s passion is consistently delivering the ‘best and brightest’ for SnapCare clients.

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Together for Short Lives

MAY 17, 2024

We are delighted to announce that our partnership with Morrisons has won the Short-Term Partnership Award at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards in recognition of the transformational impact we have achieved with Morrison in under three years. The post Celebrating a life-changing partnership: Together for Short Lives and Morrisons appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2024

Hospices that fail to shed a brighter light on their quality outcomes and staff training could avoid being left in the dark about their future compliance risks as new standards take shape in the forthcoming Hospice Outcomes and Patient Evaluation Tool (HOPE) tool. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently developing quality measures that will be included in the HOPE tool, which will replace the current Hospice Item Set (HIS).

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American In-Home Care

MAY 16, 2024

As people age or face health challenges , ensuring their comfort and well-being becomes paramount. One often overlooked yet critical aspect of caregiving is the prevention and treatment of bed sores. These painful and potentially dangerous wounds can develop in individuals with limited mobility, making it essential for caregivers to be vigilant and proactive in their care.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 20, 2024

Nurses are the backbone of our nation’s healthcare system, tirelessly providing essential care to patients day and night. Yet, research suggests that many nurses are considering leaving the profession within the next two years. However, amidst this concerning trend, there’s hope: many nurses prioritize their well-being and refuse to succumb to burnout.

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Caring Senior Service

MAY 20, 2024

In 2022, Bruce Willis announced that he had been diagnosed with aphasia. His family later revealed that doctors diagnosed the actor with frontotemporal dementia. These announcements came as a shock but put a spotlight on these neurological conditions.

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Responsive Home Care

MAY 19, 2024

Striking up a conversation with a family member with cancer can sometimes be awkward and leave you feeling unsure of what to say. Should you bring up their diagnosis right away, or avoid the C word altogether? Is it ok to try and make the person laugh? What should I do if they start crying? Conversations […] The post Finding the Right Words: Providing Cancer Support to a Loved One appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Healthy Workforce Institute

MAY 15, 2024

As we approach Nurses’ Week, I find myself reflecting on my early days, particularly on the profound impact one nurse had on my career: Maryann. She wasn’t just any nurse; she was the epitome of what I aspired to be—smart, confident, and incredibly kind. Maryann had a wonderful relationship with the physicians, exuded competence and professionalism, and never once made me feel inadequate, despite my newcomer status.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 16, 2024

Clinical judgment is a hot topic in nurse education right now! The NCSBN’s NCSBN’s Next-Gen Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) is the new standard for safe clinical practice. The NCSBN research found that nursing students and newly licensed nurses may lack clinical judgment, a true cornerstone of safe practice. According to Hoffman, “The two most common reasons that new graduate nurses are disciplined are (1) failure to notice changes in patient status and (2) failure to act when a patie

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

MAY 20, 2024

Gary T. Buckholz, MD HMDC FAAHPM UC San Diego Health AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Gary T. Buckholz, MD HMDC FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionaries in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 20, 2024

National Women’s Health Month highlights the importance of prioritizing female healthcare. Home Health Care emerges as a powerful tool in this regard, offering a multitude of benefits for women recovering from various health issues within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Management of Chronic Conditions: Women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses like The post Home Health Care: Empowering Women’s Health Recovery in a Familiar Setting appeared first on A

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Hospice News

MAY 14, 2024

After more than a year of negotiations, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) labor union has reached an agreement with PeaceHealth. Priorities among the hospice and home nurses include wage increases, raising safety standards, ensuring affordable and accessible home health care delivery, equitable pay protection and addressing clinical staffing crises by increasing recruitment and retention of skilled caregivers.

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Hospice Promise

MAY 20, 2024

Say hello to Cynthia (LPN) and Karli (RN), two of our incredible nurses at Hospice Promise! Their dedication to caring for others shines bright every day. We’re immensely proud and grateful for their compassionate hearts and unwavering commitment to our patients and their families. Thank you, Cynthia, Karli, and all of our amazing nurses for your incredible service and care!

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Daily Nurse

MAY 14, 2024

Behavioral skills can help someone flourish in school, work, home, and social settings. A registered behavior technician ® (RBT ® ) works one-on-one with children, teens, or adults, addressing unique challenges so people can learn new skills and increase their capacity for communication, autonomy, and connection. What’s it like to be an RBT working with children on the autism spectrum?

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 20, 2024

National Women’s Health Month highlights the importance of prioritizing female healthcare. Home Health Care emerges as a powerful tool in this regard, offering a multitude of benefits for women recovering from various health issues within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Management of Chronic Conditions: Women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses like The post Home Health Care: Empowering Women’s Health Recovery in a Familiar Setting appeared first on A

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Traditions Health

MAY 20, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Edmond, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Edmond home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2024

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) has acquired the Corpus Christi, Texas-based hospice provider Nurses on Wheels Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This is the latest in a string of acquisitions for Pennant. Earlier this month Pennant acquired Utah-based South Davis Home Health and South Davis Hospice. The company in December 2023 picked up Arizona-based Southwestern Palliative Care & Hospice after acquiring five Medicare hospice providers in multiple states the prior month.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 20, 2024

As a nurse, you provide an incredible service for your patients. However, while caring for others, it’s too easy to forget to care for yourself. If you’re in that situation, it’s time to make a change. You may be more susceptible to health issues than others, so you must prioritize your wellness, which you can do during your off-time and at work. Here is some advice for why your health is so important and how to stay active and eat right during your busy life.

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Bayshore Care Home

MAY 16, 2024

Home health care services: Why are they the best for Alzheimer patients? Home health care services can be particularly beneficial for Alzheimer’s patients for several reasons. Bayshore Home Care provides. The post Home Health Care Services in Pasco County, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

MAY 19, 2024

I like to test out ideas, possibilities and opportunities. What will work, I’ll wonder. Let’s take some tests this week and then grade the test to see what gets an A. We can test: whether a new habit works. Earlier this year, I started stretching while my coffee brews in the morning. That test convinced me of its value. Now, it’s a habit. whether a change in a habit works.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 18, 2024

How Hospice Can Help Stroke Patients: Comfort and Support in Their Final Stages Up to 80% of stroke patients in their end-of-life stages experience a period of increased alertness and awareness, often called “terminal lucidity,” in the days to hours before death. This can be surprising as these patients may have been unresponsive or minimally The post May is National Stroke Awareness Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2024

Addus Homecare Corp. (NASDAQ: ADUS) is seeing constrictions on growth start to ease in its hospice business. Many of those headwinds were associated with lingering effects of the pandemic. Like many hospice providers, Addus has faced COVID-19 challenges that include reduced patient volumes and shorter length of stays. Now, the company’s hospice rebound is starting to accelerate, CEO Dirk Allison said during the Bank of America Securities Health Care Conference.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 18, 2024

How Hospice Can Help Stroke Patients: Comfort and Support in Their Final Stages Up to 80% of stroke patients in their end-of-life stages experience a period of increased alertness and awareness, often called “terminal lucidity,” in the days to hours before death. This can be surprising as these patients may have been unresponsive or minimally The post May is National Stroke Awareness Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Living Assistance Services

MAY 15, 2024

If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or another condition that causes dementia, or if you’ve noticed consistent behavioural.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

MAY 19, 2024

We need to remember we have family caregiver consumers everywhere. Lots of news this week about the family caregiving experience and companies launching services to help them, including: A new report from S&P Global about the working family caregiver. Research from the report found: Most respondents (84%) said caregiving had a moderate or high impact on their overall level of stress, and 67% said they had at least some difficulty in balancing work and life responsibilities.

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Traditions Health

MAY 16, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Spartanburg, SC has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Spartanburg hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

MAY 17, 2024

Nevada-based 1Care Hospice, part of 1Care Health, recently acquired Reset Behavior Health for an undisclosed amount. The transaction expanded the pediatric hospice and palliative provider’s geographic footprint in its home state while also marking its entrance into the behavioral health market, according to 1Care Hospice and 1Care Kids COO Eddie Belluomini.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

MAY 16, 2024

Keri O. Brenner, MD MPA Medical College of Wisconsin AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Keri O. Brenner, MD MPA has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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