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.
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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Hospice News
MAY 8, 2024
A bill currently before Congress would extend through 2026 regulatory flexibilities related to telehealth, including the ability to recertify patients for hospice care. If enacted, the Preserving Telehealth, Hospital, and Ambulance Access Act, would as of 2025 extend the flexibilities by two years. It also includes some exceptions. If a hospice is undergoing a period of enhanced oversight by the U.S.
HopeHealth
MAY 8, 2024
By the time Natalina Gomes was 8 years old, she had made up her mind to become a nurse. At that time, her family was living in Cape Verde, an island nation off the western coast of Africa. Natalina had been born on one of its northernmost islands, and spent her early childhood there. By Read More The post Four days in Cape Verde: The impact of a medical mission appeared first on HopeHealth.
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Minority Nurse
MAY 8, 2024
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AJN Off the Charts
MAY 8, 2024
Nurses’ yearning to be supported and seen as human beings. Fluorescent lights flicker. A relentless symphony of beeps and alarms, the scent of disinfectant wipes seeping through the fibers of a surgical mask. Keystrokes on keyboards keep charts in check while medications are meticulously prepared: the science of nursing, a 24/7, 365-day dance of care.
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Together for Short Lives
MAY 14, 2024
Together for Short Lives is deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Vice President of Together for Short Lives. Dame Liz trained as a children’s nurse and held a variety of registered nurse, midwife and health visitor posts before supporting the nursing profession nationally, becoming Deputy Chief Nursing Officer […] The post Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
Minority Nurse
MAY 10, 2024
Busy nurses don ’ t always seek out professional organizations or groups dedicated to nursing, and for valid reasons. They need more time or energy to devote to a group, the meetings are inconvenient, or they see it as an extension of work. However, joining a nursing community is one of the most powerful personal and career moves a nurse can make. “The importance of community is relevant to nurses at all levels of their careers,” says Gloria E.
Daily Nurse
MAY 8, 2024
Rebellion is a rite of passage for young adults, especially when following in their parents’ footsteps. So, when Angeleen Campbell, the daughter of two registered nurses, set her sights on a career in accounting, it seemed perfectly normal. But destiny, or perhaps a more potent force like genetics, had other plans. Witnessing her family’s dedication to caring for her ailing grandmother at home sparked a flicker of inspiration in Angeleen, slowly but surely nudging her towards a path she initiall
Traditions Health
MAY 8, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Bogart, GA 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 Bogart hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Hospice News
MAY 8, 2024
Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) has agreed to divest upwards of 100 home health and hospice locations to an undisclosed private equity buyer as the company addresses regulators’ antitrust concerns in its pending acquisition by the UnitedHealth Group’s (UNH) health care services arm Optum. The news came in a recent social media post from The Capitol Forum.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 8, 2024
Versailles, Ky. – Frontier Nursing University (FNU), located in Versailles, Ky., was announced as the private college and university recipient of the 2023 Inclusive Excellence, Belonging, and Sustainability in Nursing Education Award, presented annually by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). This award recognizes outstanding contributions made by a school of nursing that champions inclusive excellence, belonging, and sustainable, innovative strategies in nursing education.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MAY 8, 2024
Honoring Our Elders: Optimizing End-of-Life Care Through Early Hospice Education As we approach Older Americans Month in May, it’s crucial to recognize the unique healthcare needs of this growing demographic. With advancements in medicine, life expectancy has risen significantly, yet many older adults face the reality of terminal illness. Here, we explore the importance of The post Honoring Our Elders & Early Hospice Education appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Daily Nurse
MAY 9, 2024
Meet Dr. Deborah Dolan Hunt, PhD, RN, a nurse who is making a positive impact as an educator, writer, and scholar. She is a full professor at the Dr. Betty L. Forest Dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health at Adelphi University and has authored three essential nursing books for Springer Publishing: Fast Facts About the Nursing Profession , The New Nurse Educator , and The Nurse Professional.
Traditions Health
MAY 10, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Newnan, GA 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 Newnan hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Hospice News
MAY 8, 2024
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) in a new report indicated that the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should beef up hospice oversight, including addressing overdue surveys. To date, CMS has fully implemented five and partially implemented three of eight provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), though quality issues persist in the hospice space.
Elder Care Matters
MAY 10, 2024
Kim Hegwood recently was a special guest on the Parent Projects Podcast to discuss the crucial topic of “Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney.” Kim’s extensive experience in estate planning and elder law allows her to provide invaluable insights to the Parent Projects’ national audience and offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities… The post Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Caring Senior Service
MAY 13, 2024
A quarter of adults in the United States are part of the "sandwich generation." This generation juggles multiple roles as they simultaneously raise their kids and care for aging parents. With so many responsibilities to juggle, adults in this generation may neglect their health and well-being.
Daily Nurse
MAY 10, 2024
When you enter nursing, you’re driven by a desire to help, heal, and make a difference in the lives of those you care for. However, an aspect of the job that can catch many off guard is the certainty of facing loss. Despite every effort, the harsh reality is that not all patients can be saved. This is a tough pill to swallow, especially for those just beginning their journey in healthcare.
Minority Nurse
MAY 13, 2024
Given the diversity in our world today, take a moment and ask yourself: Are you a culturally competent nurse or nursing student? Do you demonstrate cultural humility? You may have explored the concepts of cultural competence and humility in nursing school, but let’s take it a step further and consider how to apply these concepts in everyday interactions with members of diverse groups and communities.
Hospice News
MAY 10, 2024
AccentCare’s augmented reality (AR) hospice program has led to improved patient satisfaction and symptom management, along with benefits for staff. Augmented reality experiences can have spiritual and emotional impacts on terminally ill patients, as well as help alleviate anxiety, isolation. It can also help manage pain and other symptoms, according to Allison Ostashen, senior clinical learning and development specialist at AccentCare.
Responsive Home Care
MAY 12, 2024
Caring for an older adult at home can put a strain on family dynamics. Siblings may disagree on care decisions, adult children may feel stressed, and aging parents may resist help. Effective family communication is vital to bridge the gap between differing opinions, ease the responsibility of caregiving, and ensure everyone feels heard and valued. […] The post Bridging Differences: How-To Guide for Effective Family Communication appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 14, 2024
Welcome Yana Smith to Our Team at Freedom Home Care! We are thrilled to welcome Yana Smith, our new Clinical Nursing Supervisor, to the Freedom Home Care family. Yana brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team, having begun her career in healthcare as a private home health aide in 2012 while pursuing her nursing degree. About Yana Yana is a graduate of the College of Lake County (2016) and Purdue University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019.
Daily Nurse
MAY 13, 2024
As a profession, nursing is often viewed as both an art and a science. On the one hand, there’s the art of communication, connection, emotional and relational intelligence, and navigating the multifaceted aspects of the nurse-patient relationship and the collaborative nature of care delivery. On the other hand, we have the science of nursing and the deep well of intellectual savvy and scientific insight that serve as the underpinnings of evidence-based care and a constantly expanding body of nur
Today's Caregiver
MAY 13, 2024
When we created Today’s Caregiver magazine , there were very few voices in the wilderness talking about the issue of family caregiving.
Hospice News
MAY 9, 2024
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH) is focused on growth in its private duty and home health businesses in 2024, particularly through value-based contracts. The company sees this approach as a mechanism for improving hiring and building clinical capacity amid labor headwinds. Aveanna added four value-based payer contracts during Q1 for a total of 18 and set a goal for increasing that number to 22 by year’s end.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MAY 13, 2024
The focus of this years’ International Nurses Day (ICN) is Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) states that: “ Despite being the backbone of health care, nursing often faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation. IND 2024 aims to reshape perceptions, demonstrating how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 10, 2024
In the bustling world of healthcare, amidst the flurry of medical charts, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans, it's easy to overlook one of the most potent tools in a Nurse's arsenal; compassion. Yet, it's this quality that often makes the crucial difference in patient outcomes and satisfaction. Let's delve into the profound impact of compassionate care and explore strategies for fostering strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families, even amid challenging circumstances.
AT Home Care & Hospice
MAY 8, 2024
Honoring Our Elders: Optimizing End-of-Life Care Through Early Hospice Education As we approach Older Americans Month in May, it’s crucial to recognize the unique healthcare needs of this growing demographic. With advancements in medicine, life expectancy has risen significantly, yet many older adults face the reality of terminal illness. Here, we explore the importance of The post Honoring Our Elders & Early Hospice Education appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Changing Lives Podcast
MAY 13, 2024
There a very large number of different beliefs and cultures that exist in the world, and the one thing many of them have in common is that they all have particular ceremonies around death. They may look very different, but a reverence for death is nearly universal regardless of one’s spiritual belief or lack thereof. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to cover how Hospice Quinte accommodates everyone’s spiritual beliefs and how hospice palliative care relate to spirituality.
Hospice News
MAY 9, 2024
Members of Congress are demanding answers from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on continuing evidence of hospice fraud and quality issues. Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Earl Blumenaur (D-Ore.) led a coalition of 38 congressional lawmakers who in a letter asked CMS for further information on how the agency intends to address these problems.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 13, 2024
Kara Bischoff, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 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. Kara Bischoff, MD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Minority Nurse
MAY 10, 2024
Laughter is the best medicine for Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN, a NYC-based nurse, comedian, and writer who has been performing comedy as a nursing side gig for 25 years to help nurses deal with the profession’s stress. Dunham’s latest show she wrote and is performing in is called Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny. Dunham will be performing in NYC, on the Lower East Side’s Caveat on May 18th at 4 pm (with a virtual option May 18th).
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
MAY 12, 2024
Last fall, after my father died, I had the opportunity to attend in-person events again. It was fabulous to show up at events that attracted individuals passionate about the same topics as I. The conversations and relationships I developed by attending these events have become opportunities for collaboration. I attended one event which has led to multiple opportunities.
Palliverse
MAY 12, 2024
Photo by guille pozzi on Unsplash Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers out there. A day when we celebrate one who may be one of the most important people in our world. This can be a happy occasion but it can also bring sad memories to those who no longer have a mother. A time when the grief is stirred up a bit more than usual. Memories of the loss of a parent churn from deep inside us.
Today's Caregiver
MAY 10, 2024
Hurricane season begins on June 1st and the time to prepare is now.
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