GeriPal
JUNE 13, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary I always find cachexia in serious illness puzzling. I feel like I recognize it when I see it, but I struggle to give a clear definition or provide effective ways to address it. In today’s podcast, we had the opportunity to learn from a renowned expert in palliative care, Eduardo Bruera, about cachexia and anorexia in serious illness.
Hospice News
JUNE 13, 2024
Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-Oregon) is drafting a landmark bill that, if enacted, would represent the most significant reforms to date for hospice payment and oversight. Blumenauer announced the bill, the Hospice Care Accountability, Reform, and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, on Thursday at the Hospice News Elevate conference in Washington D.C. Though the bill language is still in development, key provisions will likely include a new payment mechanism for high-acuity palliative services, changes to
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HopeHealth
JUNE 14, 2024
CNAs do some of the most important and intimate work in health care. At the Hulitar Hospice Center, Maria Sequeria shares what this work means to her. The post At the heart of your health team: Meet Maria, a hospice CNA appeared first on HopeHealth.
Together for Short Lives
JUNE 12, 2024
Our eldest son Harry was diagnosed at the age of 17 months with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The diagnosis came entirely out of the blue and meant that our other children, male or female, had a one in four chance of having the same condition. Following the diagnosis, we were fortunate enough to be introduced to […] The post Harry’s story: “They taught us to focus on the depth of life, rather than the length” appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
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This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.
NHPCO
JUNE 13, 2024
For Immediate Release PHOTO LINK June 13, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – More than 100 hospice and palliative care advocates from across the country met with over 150 congressional offices this week to discuss key legislative and regulatory priorities for ensuring and expanding access to hospice and palliative care. The meetings were part of Hospice Action Week, hosted in Washington, DC by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Netwo
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 14, 2024
The salary gap between clinical and faculty roles. Photo by AXP Photography on Unsplash There is a national shortage of nursing faculty to educate the future nurse workforce. The biggest barrier to recruiting and retaining nursing faculty is the salary gap between the faculty and clinical nursing roles. Nurses routinely take pay cuts of as much as $40,000 when leaving clinical practice to teach full-time.
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Today's Caregiver
JUNE 10, 2024
As part of National Safety Month this June, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering 4 home safety tips for families caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Starting your career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) offers unique rewards and challenges in the healthcare environment. CNAs provide basic care to patients under the supervision of a nurse and accomplish many complex and physical tasks that nurses can’t do on their own. Some of these CNA responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks like bathing and toileting, helping patients eat and drink, and taking their vital signs when needed.
Traditions Health
JUNE 10, 2024
Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Norman, 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 Norman home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 12, 2024
Oil painting of Clara Barton by Mathilde Leisenring, 1937. Clara Barton lived an amazing life with extraordinary accomplishments, as a group of us recently learned on a tour retracing her steps (this will be the final post in the series ). But it was an unlikely, even improbable, journey. She was painfully shy, suffered from anxiety and depression, and had to endure discrimination due to her gender, marital status, and age.
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Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.
Hospice News
JUNE 10, 2024
The FBI has arrested five people in connection with a $15 million hospice fraud and money laundering scheme. The arrests took place in California, a state that has been rife with hospice fraud in recent years, along with Arizona, Texas and Nevada. Petros Fichidzhyan, Juan Carlos Esparza and Karpis Srapyan allegedly owned and operated a series of sham hospice companies that they falsely claimed were owned by “foreign nationals,” according to the U.S.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 11, 2024
Mental health is a crucial component of overall well-being, yet many men face challenges in acknowledging and addressing their mental health needs. Societal expectations and traditional notions of masculinity often deter men from seeking help, resulting in untreated mental health issues. It is crucial to actively advocate for breaking down the stigma surrounding men's mental health and encourage open, sincere dialogues.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 11, 2024
Certain occupations are steeped in science, technology, engineering, and/or math, and these professional pathways are generally referred to as STEM careers. Although we often refer to nursing as an art, nursing is deeply based on science and technology, and there is a movement to recognize nursing as a STEM profession officially. Would having nursing categorized as a STEM career benefit the most trusted profession in the United States and the largest segment of the healthcare workforce?
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 14, 2024
Alexandria Hoy, MD The AAHPM Next Gen Scholars for Equity in Hospice and Palliative Medicine program sponsors residents from underrepresented communities who are interested in hospice and palliative medicine (HPM). Research shows that providing culturally effective HPM services to marginalized communities can help address disparities. Additionally, studies indicate that healthcare outcomes and patient satisfaction improve significantly when physicians reflect the populations they serve.
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Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.
AJN Off the Charts
JUNE 11, 2024
“I was fascinated to learn the site was discovered in 1996, saved by a government worker who was preparing the site for demolition when he discovered historical documents in the attic!” Recognizing a need for information and meeting it. In the course of our tour following the footsteps of Clara Barton, my admiration for her courage, confidence, and strength in character—yes, fortitude is the word that comes to mind — continues to grow.
Hospice News
JUNE 12, 2024
The Arizona-based private equity firm Northrim Horizon L.P. has acquired Noble Hospice and Palliative Care for an undisclosed amount. Northrim is in the process of building out its home-based care platform, with Phoenix-headquartered Noble becoming its first hospice acquisition. The transaction took place through Northrim’s portfolio company ITC, a home-based personal care and community services provider.
Diversity Nursing
JUNE 12, 2024
Elitism in Nursing, a long-standing and pervasive issue, has been a source of significant problems across all areas of our profession. It often manifests as unspoken or assumed, leading to bullying, belittling, and an exclusive mentality. While experience is crucial for training and developing new Nurses, it can also breed a sense of superiority if not kept in check.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 12, 2024
Veronica Pellegrino, a compassionate nurse at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center , was deeply affected by the struggle to open countless safety-sealed pill packs for her patients. Realizing the toll it took on nurses’ efficiency and well-being, she embarked on a mission to develop a solution to alleviate their burden. Through UCLA Biodesign’s support, triumphs in funding competitions like the UCLA Health Innovation Challenge, and collaboration with consultants to refine her business st
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
JUNE 16, 2024
The last blog in our series to focus on maternal inequalities comes from Kaat De Backer 1 & Dr Nicola Vousden 2 and provides an overview of some of the evident social drivers of maternal inequality within the UK and how this might begin to be addressed with personalised care. For more than two decades, the UK Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths has consistently shown that women of Black and Asian ethnicity have a significantly increased risk of dying during pregnancy or within six week
Bayshore Care Home
JUNE 16, 2024
Can You Only Get Senior Home Care Service In Private Residences? Senior home care services are not exclusively limited to private residences; they can also be provided in various other. The post Senior Home Care in Pinellas County, Paso County, St. Petersburg, FL and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Hospice News
JUNE 10, 2024
Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Gentiva’s personal care business for about $350 million. Gentiva’s personal care segment brings in annual revenues of close to $280.0 million. Post-transaction, Addus will continue with a leverage ratio of less than 3x, with the ability to further that amount with the influx of revenue resulting from this deal, Addus Chairman and CEO Dirk Allision said in a statement.
Living Assistance Services
JUNE 14, 2024
This Sunday, June 16th is Father’s Day—a wonderful opportunity to connect with your dad, grandpa, father-in-law, the father of your.
Daily Nurse
JUNE 10, 2024
Within the intricate ecosystem of healthcare operations, a stabilized workforce is the linchpin, dictating the efficacy of care delivery and the well-being of patients and providers. However, the landscape of nurse staffing is rife with challenges, from fluctuating patient volumes to seasonal demand spikes, exacerbating the perpetual issue of maintaining optimal staffing levels.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
JUNE 12, 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Wendy-Jo Toyama, MBA CAE FASAE, has been named the recipient of the 2024 Woman of Influence Award by Association Forum. As the CEO of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), Wendy-Jo has distinguished herself as a transformative leader over her 25-year career. Wendy-Jo’s impact in the association field is profound, marked by her success in driving revenue and membership growth, leading DEI initiatives, and fostering a culture that e
Healthy Workforce Institute
JUNE 12, 2024
You might already know that bullying and incivility are rising in healthcare. As healthcare leaders, it’s our job to equip ourselves with the knowledge, skills, and tools to combat these issues. One clear example of this challenge is the retention rates of our newly graduated nurses. If you have a nurse turnover problem, chances are you have a preceptor problem.
Hospice News
JUNE 12, 2024
Inflation and rising health care utilization are driving U.S. health care spending to growth faster than the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). The nation’s health care spend is projected to reach nearly $5.1 trillion in 2024, up from $4.5 in 2022. This is according to a report in Health Affairs that also projected national health expenditures to reach more than $7.7 trillion by 2032, equal to 19.7% of the anticipated U.S.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 14, 2024
Cara Lunsford is the VP of Community at Nurse.com , fostering a community where nurses can find peer support, allies, professional opportunities, resources, and education. She ’ s also the host of Nurse.com ’ s NurseDot Podcast and a member of the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting a variety of voices within the nursing industry while also speaking to her personal experiences as an RN and founder of HOLLIBLU, a social networking app exclusively for nurses (acquired by Nurse.com in 2022).
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JUNE 16, 2024
I recently worked on a project with a colleague who frustrated me on a regular basis. My frustration level became so great this past week that I muttered to myself, “She ruined my whole day.” After my mutter ended, I realized that I had let her ruin my day. That realization led me to create this week’s intention: Who won’t ruin my day today? When we choose who or what impacts our day, we can take control over our day.
AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 15, 2024
Scoliosis and the Aging Population: How Home Health Care Can Improve Quality of Life Scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine, affects individuals throughout their lifespan. While often diagnosed in childhood, the condition can progress and cause complications as patients age. This can significantly impact their mobility, independence, and overall well-being.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
JUNE 15, 2024
Scoliosis and the Aging Population: How Home Health Care Can Improve Quality of Life Scoliosis, a lateral curvature of the spine, affects individuals throughout their lifespan. While often diagnosed in childhood, the condition can progress and cause complications as patients age. This can significantly impact their mobility, independence, and overall well-being.
Hospice News
JUNE 13, 2024
Hospice staff training models with culturally appropriate LGBTQ+ components are key to improving quality outcomes among an increasingly diverse base of underserved seniors. Ongoing staff education and communication skill building are two significant pieces of bridging gaps of hospice care among LGBTQ+ seniors, according to Jerry Farmer, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion at AccentCare.
Minority Nurse
JUNE 13, 2024
Exhorting nursing staff and leadership to pay attention to the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is all well and good, but how do you put into practice ways and methods that make DEI a reality? “ It all starts with self-reflection,” according to Danielle McCamey, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCP, assistant dean of strategic partnerships at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore. “ We have to truly take an honest inventory of where we are on our respective journeys and where our biases
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
JUNE 16, 2024
We often focus on the heartache and heartbreak of our caregiving experience without really talking about how the systems contribute to that heartache. How do the systems contribute to your caregiving heartache? I think about recent stories family caregivers have shared with me. One spoke about traveling 2 1/2 hours with his partner so she could receive cancer treatments.
AT Home Care & Hospice
JUNE 15, 2024
A Delicate Dance: Discussing Food and Comfort at the End of Life For referral partners transitioning patients to hospice care, a common source of tension arises: the practice of regular solid food feeding. Families, often driven by love and cultural norms, may struggle to accept that forced feeding can be detrimental to their loved one’s The post Food at End of Life appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
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