Literature Review
Health system CEOs' tech wishlist
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMHealth system CEOs' tech wishlistBecker's Health IT, by Laura Dyrda, 12/19/23
The curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new information
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMThe curious joy of being wrong – intellectual humility means being open to new informationKansas Reflector, by Daryl Van Tongeren; 12/30/23Four main aspects of intellectual humility include being:
Nurses ‘bridge the gap’ between patients, doctors to talk end-of-life care
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMNurses ‘bridge the gap’ between patients, doctors to talk end-of-life careCure, by Alex Biese; 12/22/23For patients with cancer and their caregivers, nurses can play an integral role when it comes to communicating wishes for end-of-life care, as one expert explained to CURE®. “Nurses bridge the gap, I feel, oftentimes, between the medical community and patients and caregivers, because … especially with the patients with cancer, they may be getting infusions, or different kinds of treatments, so there's a fair amount of time when nurses are in and out of the room or they're attending to the patients, etc., where physicians obviously wouldn't necessarily be there,” said Sara Douglas, a Gertrude Perkins Oliva professor in oncology nursing at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in Cleveland.
Guiding an improved dementia experience (GUIDE) Model
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMGuiding an improved dementia experience (GUIDE) ModelGeriPal podcast with Malaz Boustani and Diane Ty... The financial case for comprehensive dementia care is changing thanks to a new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) alternative payment model (APM) called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. This model will give participating programs a per-member-per-month payment to offer care management, care coordination, and other services such as caregiver training, disease education, and respite.
Pediatric palliative care: Jaisyn Reese's story
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMPediatric palliative care: Jaisyn Reese's storyPortage Life, By Center for Hospice Care; 12/22/23Indiana: Jaisyn Reese, a pediatric patient, is another example of how CHC's interdisciplinary team helps patients and their loved ones.
Ask Amy: Annual charity column shows ways to give
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMAsk Amy: Annual charity column shows ways to giveDenver Post, by Amy Dickinson; 12/26/23Dear Readers: As I offer my 20th annual year-end “charity roundup,” I’d like to remind readers that while charity truly does begin at home, it need not stay there. Those who can afford to share their material wealth should give abundantly, donating locally to the local library, after-school program, hospice center, arts organizations, historical society and animal shelter. Acts of kindness and compassion are always worth their weight in gold: Shoveling a walk for a neighbor, writing a letter to an elder and volunteering at the local food bank are all ways to express your generosity.
Rethinking immunotherapy for cancer: When is the best time to stop?
01/01/24 at 04:00 AMRethinking immunotherapy for cancer: When is the best time to stop?Wall Street Journal, by Brianna Abbott and Jared S. Hopkins; 12/26/23Halting treatments earlier could spare patients side effects and costs, but researchers face obstacles.
High Impact Articles - Core roles and responsibilities of physicians in hospice care: A statement by and for U.S. hospice and palliative care physicians
01/01/24 at 03:35 AMHigh Impact Articles - Core Roles and Responsibilities of Physicians in Hospice Care: A Statement by and for U.S. Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians.Journal of Palliative Medicine, by Ira Byock and on behalf of HPM Physicians Concerned About Hospice Care*. Physicians are integral members of hospice interdisciplinary teams (IDTs). This statement delineates the core roles and responsibilities of hospice medical directors (HMDs) and hospice physicians who are designated by the hospice program to fulfill core HMD responsibilities. In addition, we describe the basic elements of hospice programs' structure and function required for hospice physicians to fulfill their roles and responsibilities. Finally, we call attention to hospice program characteristics and circumstances of the work environment that should raise a hospice physician's concerns that hospice patients and families are at risk of receiving low-quality care.Editor Note: While this was posted in December, we wanted to include it in the inaugural edition, too.
Steven Garner - What he learned about quilting in prison
01/01/24 at 03:30 AMSteven Garner - What he learned about quilting in prisonQuiltFolk Magaine, Issue 28, October 2023Louisiana’s notorious Angola prison is the largest maximum security state prison in the country. But it’s also become known for its hospice program and, to a lesser degree, its prison quilters. Steven Garner was incarcerated at Angola for 31 years and now spends most of his free time building on the quilting skills he learned in prison. He moved to Colorado to be near family, and Quiltfolk visited him at his niece’s house, where he does most of his sewing these days. He shared his current projects and his future dreams.Editor Note: While this article appeared several weeks ago, we wanted to include it in our inaugural newsletter. The link is to the public portion of this article; to read the entire article it's worth purchasing a copy of the magazine. Also, Steven's website is now available: https://www.snt31consulting.com/.
AAHPM 2024 Award Winners
01/01/24 at 03:30 AMAAHPM 2024 Award WinnersPress Release 12/15/23Congratulations to all of the AAHPM award winners. We thank you for your hard work and dedication to the field.
Offering ‘emotional first aid’ to people in shock over a sudden death
01/01/24 at 03:00 AMOffering ‘emotional first aid’ to people in shock over a sudden death
New bill introduces end-of-life option for terminally ill Hoosiers
01/01/24 at 03:00 AMNew bill introduces end-of-life option for terminally ill Hoosiers
Push for end-of-life bill will continue in 2024
01/01/24 at 03:00 AMPush for end-of-life bill will continue in 2024
Welcome to 2024 and the inaugural issue of Hospice & Palliative Care Today!
01/01/24 at 03:00 AMTest Announcement
Hodge Podge
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMHodge PodgeKDLM-AM (Detroit Lakes, MN); 12/28/23Connie DeKrey, grief specialist for Hospice of the Red River Valley, talks about how to move on after a loss, but stressed that everyone deals with loss differently. “New Years has its own set of emotions that are prompted. For instance, families have gathered from a distance, and traveled, and there’s a real anticipation of that. But at some point everyone has to go home again and so that extra support and connection ... it can be a real letdown when everyone has to go back to their own homes. There can be some hesitancy, even dread, about beginning the new year without that loved one. But there might also be a sense of hope or expectancy of something positive.”[Editor’s Note: To listen to the 7-minute interview, click here.]
Assisted living residents surprised on Christmas Day—’Value these beautiful lives’
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMAssisted living residents surprised on Christmas Day—’Value these beautiful lives’WTVR-TV (Richmond, VA); 12/29/23Henrico County, VA—Residents at an assisted living community in the West End received a surprise on Christmas Day thanks to workers at a Richmond Hospice service. Debbie Johnston, a registered nurse at Serenity First Hospice, said her team members adopted Morningside in the West End to give residents a “fairytale” for some residents who have not had a Christmas gift for years. As a result, the hospice workers shopped for gifts and promoted a present drive over the past few weeks. Additionally, business and members of the community made donations.
Joint Commission updates suicide as sentinel event policy
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMJoint Commission updates suicide as sentinel event policyBecker's Behavioral Health, by Rylee Wilson, 12/15/23The Joint Commission is expanding its definition of suicide as a sentinel event.
Mississippi health department says some medical marijuana products are being retested for safety
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMMississippi health department says some medical marijuana products are being retested for safetyMississippi Public Broadcasting; 12/28/23The Mississippi State Department of Health said Wednesday that “a large number” of medical marijuana products are on hold so they can be retested. The department first issued the hold on Dec. 21. A news release from the department said the products are being retested “to validate results related to the use of pesticides and presence of mycotoxins,” which are produced by fungi. No illnesses from the products have been reported, the department said.
Virtual care works best when patients see their own family doctor, study finds
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMVirtual care works best when patients see their own family doctor, study findsNews Release; 12/27/23Toronto, ON—Compared to patients who had a virtual visit with their own family doctor, those who received virtual care from a doctor outside of their family care team were 66 percent more likely to visit the emergency department within seven days, according to new research. The study, led by researchers at the University Health Network, Unity Health Toronto, and ICES, also showed that patients receiving virtual care outside of an existing family doctor-patient relationship were 25 percent more likely to have an in-person visit and 88 percent more likely to have another virtual visit within seven days.
Tidewell Foundation’s Longboat building no longer listed for sale
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMTidewell Foundation’s Longboat building no longer listed for saleSarasota Observer; 12/28/23The Tidewell Foundation and Empath Health aren’t leaving Longboat Key any time soon. Recently, the organization’s Longboat Key building was listed for sale by Ian Black Real Estate for $3.1 million. But that was an error, according to new information from Empath Health Chief Mission Access Officer Rhonda Sanders-Allamon. The listing is no longer active. Sanders-Allamon said the idea of selling the property has been discussed by the executive board, but nothing was officially voted on.
Expressing end of life care decisions through art
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMExpressing end of life care decisions through artChannelEye, 12/20/23Jersey Hospice Care is working with Les Amis to help its residents understand how they can plan their future care and support.
Lane County home care and hospice workers authorize strike, but hold out hope for future negotiations
12/31/23 at 04:00 AMLane County home care and hospice workers authorize strike, but hold out hope for future negotiationsKEZI-TV (Eugene, OR); 12/29/23Springfield, OR—PeaceHealth home and hospice care nurses represented by the Oregon Nurses Association voted this week to authorize a strike, but one will not be called immediately. Jo Turner, a hospice nurse and member of ONA’s executive committee at PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services, said at a press conference on Friday that a “significant majority” of nurses voted between December 27 and 28 to authorize the strike, but a decision to go on strike is not one that is taken lightly. “We are not calling for a strike—yet,” she said.
‘Medicare Advantage plans are crippling rural hospitals,’ CEO says
12/31/23 at 04:00 AM‘Medicare Advantage plans are crippling rural hospitals,’ CEO saysModern Healthcare; 12/28/23Delayed Medicare Advantage reimbursement is among the top concerns of rural hospital operators, one of several factors expected to be a drag on rural hospital finances in 2024. Rural hospitals, which tend to run on thinner operating margins than metro-area hospitals, have been hurt by reimbursement cuts, staffing constraints, inflation, the aging population and interest rate hikes.