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.
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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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.
Minority Nurse
MAY 7, 2024
This National Nurses Week, learn more about Mary Eliza Mahoney, America’s first professionally-trained Black nurse whose birthday lies on May 7, the second day of National Nurses Week. Mahoney’s journey to becoming a nurse in the 1800s was full of setbacks she couldn’t control, yet she persevered to create a decades-long career as a nurse known for compassion and bringing comfort to others.
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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.
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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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 6, 2024
Rabia Atayee, PharmD BCPS FAAHPM University of California San Diego 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. Rabia Atayee, PharmD BCPS FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionary in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Minority Nurse
MAY 8, 2024
Along with their trauma and flight nursing colleagues, burn nurses are now privileged to demonstrate their expertise in burn care with the new Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) exam from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Introduced in the fall of 2023, CBRN certification spans the entire burn care continuum including prehospital care and initial management, acute and critical care, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient and community care, and aftercare and reintegrati
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
Elder Care Matters
MAY 6, 2024
Those who have achieved some degree of personal success typically want to convert that success into financial security. Planning carefully for the future involves making good use of acquired resources and identifying likely future expenses. People make moves to protect their assets and to access certain types of benefits. For those nearing retirement age, the… The post PROS AND CONS OF LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Hospice News
MAY 8, 2024
The home health and hospice provider Enhabit, Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) will continue to operate as a stand-alone company instead of pursuing a sale. The company has completed a strategic review, which began last August, to consider alternatives such as a merger or sale.Progress on the company’s goals had not been fast enough , CEO Barbara Jacobsmeyer said at the time.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 6, 2024
Toluwalase Ajayi, MD FAAP FAAHPM Program Director University of California San Diego 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. Toluwalase Ajayi, MD FAAP FAAHPM has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MAY 5, 2024
By Elizabeth Bailey, EBN’s Associate Editor for Midwifery and Women’s Health The 5 th May marks International Day of the Midwife. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution the profession of midwifery makes to the global community. For midwives, it is an opportunity to celebrate the work of colleagues and contemporaries around the world and reflect on ongoing challenges and opportunities for the impacts of midwifery.
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.
Daily Nurse
MAY 7, 2024
Two distinguished clinicians, Mona Potter, M.D. and Kathryn Boger, Ph.D., ABPP , both Harvard-trained and with nearly two decades of experience in academic medicine, embarked on a mission to revolutionize the pediatric mental health system. Their journey began when they co-developed the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program (MAMP) at McLean Hospital, and then they were determined to apply what they had learned to a larger scale.
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.
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.
Minority Nurse
MAY 9, 2024
As a nurse, you ’ re empathetic and compassionate and go out of your way to ensure you provide your patients with the best possible care. But when it comes to looking after yourself, self-care may get prioritized far down the list – or not at all. Such a mindset may be harmful to you and, ultimately, your patients. Nurses are great patient advocates, but “we do need to start advocating for ourselves because you can’t keep helping everyone.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 7, 2024
Within the vast world of healthcare, Nurses serve as beacons of compassion, knowledge, and strength.They are the unsung heroes, the caregivers who hold the hands of the sick, the healers who bring comfort in times of distress. Nursing is not merely a profession; it's a calling, a commitment to serve humanity with unwavering dedication. In this article, we explore the profound reasons why Nursing is not just a career choice but a way of life.
Elaine Mansfield
MAY 7, 2024
Anthony and David “No more heroics,” my son Anthony says. His brother David would say the same. “No. More. Heroics.” I hear him. I’ve never been sick like this. I’ve never felt so helpless. Anthony lives three miles from me and drove me to the ER when I couldn’t breathe. Then I spent a few nights at home gasping and wheezing. I didn’t call anyone but willed my way through those nights.
Community Home Health Care
MAY 7, 2024
As Mother’s Day approaches, we celebrate the remarkable mothers who are balancing the roles of both motherhood and caregiving. Being a part of the Sandwich Generation presents a set of challenges that require careful consideration and proactive solutions. The Challenges of the Sandwich Generation Juggling Responsibilities: Sandwich Caregivers often find themselves juggling the demands of their own families, careers, and caregiving duties simultaneously, leading to feelings of overwhelm and stres
Minority Nurse
MAY 6, 2024
Nurses Week occurs every year during the second week of May, and much fanfare is made of the pizza parties, tote bags, water bottles, and signs proclaiming “ heroes work here.” If we want to be more thoughtful and reflective about the phenomenon of National Nurses Week, there ’ s much more to this annual moment of recognition than these familiar superficial trappings.
Caring Senior Service
MAY 6, 2024
Adults with dementia are 4 to 5 times more likely to fall than adults with normal cognitive function. And of those seniors who fall, seniors with dementia are 3 times more likely to suffer from a bone fracture. Falls not only result in physical injuries but can exacerbate cognitive decline and lead to a loss of independence.
Daily Nurse
MAY 6, 2024
Nursing can be rewarding, but it also comes with challenges like shortages, the COVID-19 pandemic, and workplace violence. It’s no surprise that nurses greatly recognition for your achievements. Recognizing how nurses have made a difference in their patients’ lives doesn’t have to last only this week—nurses can celebrate their successes anytime. However, if you want to acknowledge your efforts in nursing during National Nurses Week, here are four strategies to help you feel proud of how far you’
Hospice News
MAY 7, 2024
Palliative care delivery approaches that are not gender-inclusive can contribute to significant quality issues in caring for transgender populations. Palliative professionals are among the health care providers with room for improvement in their gender affirming practices, according to Zachary Fried, licensed clinical social worker and training supervisor of Optum at Home, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).
Responsive Home Care
MAY 5, 2024
One positive thing about Alzheimer’s disease is it has captured the attention of researchers everywhere who are motivated to discover new treatment options. When an individual you love is diagnosed with the disease, however, the urgency to find help is all the greater. If this is you, be encouraged! Though Aduhelm, the controversial treatment approved […] The post Beyond Aduhelm: New Alzheimer’s Treatment Options on the Horizon appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Minority Nurse
MAY 7, 2024
At a point in my career, a devastating event deeply affected me. One of my former nursing students, a vibrant young Black woman, tragically lost her life and the life of her newborn during childbirth. Despite access to healthcare, she fell victim to maternal complications that ended in her untimely death. This loss was not an isolated incident but rather indicative of a more significant crisis facing Black mothers in the United States – one that is not just a healthcare issue but rather a matter
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.
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.
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.
Caregiver Support Services
MAY 7, 2024
Cutting-edge technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, offering innovative solutions to improve patient care and streamline healthcare operations. However, with a multitude of options available, it’s crucial to know which features to prioritize when upgrading the tools used in your caregiving facility. Consider the following key features to look for in new medical equipment to ensure you create a patient-centric, efficient, and safe environment.
Living Assistance Services
MAY 8, 2024
Here’s a quick but important reminder: Mother’s Day is coming up this Sunday, May 12th!
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.
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.
Hospice News
MAY 3, 2024
Traumatized and abused hospice patients and providers often experience an array of lingering physical, emotional and psychological effects that can fall into a silent abyss of unmet needs. Breaking down the barriers to stronger trauma-informed end-of-life care requires heightened awareness, legislative action and improved care delivery approaches. Some hospice providers have training and education around trauma-informed care delivery, but concerns are mounting about whether these efforts are suf
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.
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