Hospice News

APRIL 30, 2024

End-of-life doulas can help hospices’ efforts to improve health equity in hard to reach settings while also improving quality in the last days of life. The quantity and quality of patient visits during the last days of life is an important quality measure for hospice providers. Having doulas at the bedside during the last days of life has positively affected hospice quality outcomes, including those among underserved populations, according to Diane Sancilio, director of counseling and support at

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HopeHealth

APRIL 30, 2024

Joan’s mother, father and dear friend passed away on HopeHealth’s care. With each experience, she discovered another aspect of hospice — and another way she wanted to pay it forward. The post Daughter, friend, “caregiver to the caregiver”: The path & passion of a hospice volunteer appeared first on HopeHealth.

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GeriPal

APRIL 26, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary As Betty Ferrell says on our podcast today, nurses play an essential role in care of people with serious illness. Who spends the most time with the patient in the infusion center? Doing home care? Hospice visits? In the ICU at the bedside? Nurses. ELNEC (End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium) celebrates it’s 25th anniversary in 2025.

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Aging Life Care Association

MAY 2, 2024

Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Unlock Expert Insights: Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May → The post Unlock Exp

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Life & Death Matters

APRIL 28, 2024

Written by Mahoganie Hines Have you ever had a challenging patient, or perhaps even a family member who you could not seem to see eye to eye with? Have you ever had to implement a policy you did not agree with or felt that it wasn’t true to what you felt you should be doing? […] The post Navigating the Grey Liminal Spaces appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Hospice News

APRIL 29, 2024

Fostering greater collaboration between hospices and hospice emergency departments can help reduce health care costs, generate revenue and improve patient outcomes. Reducing hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits are key goals for many health care stakeholders, particularly those that operate within a value-based environment. For providers, seniors are a crucial population due to their high rates of utilization.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 30, 2024

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has published AACN Standards for Appropriate Staffing in Adult Critical Care , the specialty’s first action-oriented staffing standards. Appropriate staffing has long been one of the “AACN Standards for Establishing and Sustaining Healthy Work Environments” (HWE standards), first published in 2005.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 29, 2024

The May issue of AJN is now live. “If nurses are expected to have a strong sense of duty to care and to report to work even in disaster situations, then it’s essential to understand what factors influence that sense, in order to foster and sustain a workforce ready to do so,” write the authors of this month’s Original Research article, “Exploring U.S.

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Together for Short Lives

APRIL 30, 2024

In her final blog update, Helena shares her time with the teams in Toronto and her final reflections. To follow along with her earlier blogs head to: Blog 1 Blog 2 Blog 3 Blog 4 Blog 5 Complex Care for Kids Ontario (CCKO) is a provincial strategy to improve access across Ontario to integrated medical […] The post Time with Complex care programme team in Toronto appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

APRIL 30, 2024

Given the significance of family caregivers in hospice care, providers can benefit from having tools to assess whether or not they are experiencing burnout. Burnout is a state of complete mental, physical and emotional exhaustion. Symptoms of burnout can include depression, compassion fatigue, stress and anxiety, and apathy, both in general life and towards work tasks, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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Happy Healthy Caregiver

MAY 2, 2024

This post is sponsored by MAIDeSITe. All opinions and statements are my own. I have met and coached several family caregivers lately who are experiencing pain or recovering from an injury due to helping their care recipient recover from a fall. Most family caregivers receive little to no training on helping their loved ones transfer, […] The post Product Review: MAIDeSITe Chair Lift appeared first on Happy Healthy Caregiver.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 29, 2024

As a new nurse setting off on your professional path, handling medications might feel overwhelming. Nonetheless, armed with the correct understanding, abilities, and commitment to recognized standards, you can boldly maneuver through this vital component of patient attention. This article will provide critical insights and techniques for secure and efficient medication handling.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

APRIL 29, 2024

On April 17, 2024, AAHPM, in partnership with Patient Quality of Life Coalition (PQLC) participated in a Lobby Day in support of the Palliative Care and Hospice and Training Act (PCHETA). The goal of the day was to both increase bipartisan Senate support of the legislation and to ensure the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee takes action to move it forward.

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HPNA podcast

MAY 2, 2024

In this episode, we welcome Tracy Fasolino and Mansara Hassan, board members from the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) and the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF), Moderated by Lynn Reinke, this episode discusses the considerations surrounding caring for underserved patients in rural and urban settings. Resources from the Episode: HPNA DEIB Style Guide HPNF Diversity in Health Care Video Series HPNA Research Agenda HPNA Advocacy Efforts About the Speakers: Moderat

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Hospice News

APRIL 29, 2024

Naturopathic medicine and palliative care may have more in common than meets the eye. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are typically trained as primary care providers and address a broad range of acute and chronic conditions. Similar to palliative care, naturopathic medicine addresses a person’s physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs. Palliative care providers and naturopathic clinicians share common threads of person-centered approaches, according to Dr.

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Traditions Health

MAY 2, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Hutchinson, KS 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 Hutchinson hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 2, 2024

When you sat in nursing school, you likely had people telling you what to do. “ You should get a job in med-surg ,” “ You should get your MSN ,” “ You shouldn’t even consider having kids until you’ve worked at least five years ,” “Shouldn’t you be working harder ?” The “shoulds” will come flying at you throughout your career, and it’s your job to determine which ones hold merit and which you can disregard.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 29, 2024

We nurses know lots of things. Our heads are filled with innumerable ideas, thoughts, concepts, theories, observations, and facts. We know so much about pathophysiology , anatomy, chemistry, pharmacology, communication, informatics , psychology, sociology, and countless other topics that we’re almost bursting at the proverbial seams. But have you ever wondered if we sometimes know so much that our knowing can get in the way?

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American In-Home Care

MAY 1, 2024

As we age, it's essential to prioritize our physical and mental well-being. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is through regular physical activity. But now there’s even more reason to prioritize exercise as we grow older. Not only does exercise benefit us physically, it also plays a crucial role in maintaining cognitive function and brain health, particularly for older adults.

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Hospice News

APRIL 29, 2024

Knowledge is power when it comes to understanding the key priorities among the hospice workforce. Hospice providers have taken varied approaches to combating prolific staffing shortages in the industry. Strategies have included offering higher wages, expanded benefits and retention and sign-on bonuses. Operators have also ramped up onboarding and preceptor training programs, provided ongoing education and career growth opportunities, invested in new technologies, and placed a deepened focus on o

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 1, 2024

As the demographics of the United States shift towards a growing elderly population, the need for effective senior care solutions becomes increasingly paramount. For many older adults, particularly those with a desire to age in place, home care services offer a vital bridge between maintaining independence and receiving essential support. This article explores the multifaceted The post The Enduring Significance of Home Care for Our Aging Population appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 1, 2024

As the demographics of the United States shift towards a growing elderly population, the need for effective senior care solutions becomes increasingly paramount. For many older adults, particularly those with a desire to age in place, home care services offer a vital bridge between maintaining independence and receiving essential support. This article explores the multifaceted The post The Enduring Significance of Home Care for Our Aging Population appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Heal

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 1, 2024

Explore the latest nursing workforce stats with our infographic.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 29, 2024

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, including a decline in strength, balance, and flexibility, making us more susceptible to falls. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults and are a major public health concern. However, many falls are preventable with proper home safety precautions and modifications to the home environment.

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Hospice News

APRIL 26, 2024

Avow Hospice has implemented a triage system that has resulted in improved quality scores and reduced turnover. The Florida-based provider uses an acuity system that draws data from its electronic medical record (EMR) system to help stratify patients based on their most likely immediate needs. To complement these efforts, Avow also revamped its approach to night time and weekend visits, Rebecca Gatian, COO of Avow Hospice, said at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Virtual I

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Caring Senior Service

APRIL 29, 2024

Getting older comes with unique challenges from vision changes to memory loss. Sometimes these changes require older adults to adapt how they tackle everyday tasks. Here are some tips and tricks to make day-to-day life a bit easier and more efficient as you age.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 28, 2024

“A hot mess.” That’s how a family caregiver described the health care system during a presentation I gave last Tuesday on the six caregiving stages at a caregiving event hosted by Southern Illinois University. The following day (Wednesday), I gave a presentation on difficult family dynamics to a group of discharge planners at a hospital in one of our Chicago suburbs.

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 2, 2024

Explore the latest NCSBN survey results with our infographic.

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Palliverse

APRIL 28, 2024

Photo by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash Things keep on changing every day. Nod. Do you know what is going on? Yes, she is getting worse. Yes, the cancer is getting to be too much for her. It’s made her fall asleep. Yes, the other doctor told us yesterday. Do you guys usually go to church? Yes doctor, but she hasn’t been for a long time because she’s been so sick.

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Hospice News

APRIL 26, 2024

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the implementation of hospice certifying physician Medicare enrollment requirements. CMS delayed the date to enroll in or opt out of Medicare until June 3 for physicians who certify hospice services. Stipulated in the 2024 hospice payment rule and part of the Affordable Care Act, the requirement was previously slated to take effect May 1.

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Caregiver Support Services

APRIL 26, 2024

Medical ID tags are small but mighty items. They ensure the safety and well-being of clients and loved ones under your care in many ways, from providing vital medical information to streamlining communications. No matter the reasons for your support, your clients or loved ones can enhance their care and better assist you by wearing medical ID tags. Discover how medical ID tags benefit caregivers and, in turn, improve an elder’s care.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

APRIL 28, 2024

For many years, I struggled with how to manage awful people I encountered. I tried reason, logic and kindness, believing that they just needed information delivered with sensitivity to change their ways. But awful people are awful because they aren’t reasonable, logical or kind. I’ve learned to simply stop engaging with awful people. I’ve eliminated awful as soon as I can.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 1, 2024

Category: Fundamentals The major categories of pericardial effusion include infection, inflammation, malignancy, trauma and metabolic abnormalities. The effusion may also be associated with aortic disease, connective tissue disease or idiopathic causes.

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Together for Short Lives

MAY 2, 2024

Sacha Langton-Gilks is mother to DD, Rufus and Holly. Her son DD (David) was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2007, and died in 2012 aged 16 years. Sacha’s blog is based on the theme of her book Follow the Child, and her passion for every child/young person and their family to have real choice in […] The post A good death is priceless appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Hospice News

APRIL 26, 2024

Pediatric palliative care providers have room for improvement when it comes to understanding the factors that can impact health care decisions among seriously ill young adults and adolescents. A diverse range of social, emotional and psychological developmental factors can complicate the ability of pediatric palliative providers to navigate advance care planning conversations and deliver goal-concordant care, according to Linda Radbill, pediatric psychologist at Children’s Hospital Los Ang

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Today's Caregiver

APRIL 29, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Ginger Smith sharing her personal story as she cares for her loved ones.

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