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Hospice of the Golden Isles receives Auxiliary donation - $150k
02/15/24 at 02:00 AMHospice of the Golden Isles receives Auxiliary donation The Brunswick News, by Whitney Long; 2/14/24At the recent annual meeting and luncheon for the Auxiliary Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI), ... [the] meeting concluded with a donation and presentation check for $150,000 to HGI. This donation was made possible by fundraising efforts from Open Homes Open Hearts neighborhood fundraisers and from the 2023 Wine, Women & Shoes Golden Isles yearly fundraiser.
Hospice of Wichita Falls gets multi-million dollar gift, renames Inpatient Care Center honoring Prothro family
02/15/24 at 02:00 AMHospice of Wichita Falls gets multi-million dollar gift, renames Inpatient Care Center honoring Prothro familyKFDX 3 News, by Natalie McCain; 2/12/24, updated 2/13/24The Hospice of Wichita Falls’ Inpatient Care Center has been renamed to reflect a generous multi-million dollar gift from the Perkins-Prothro Foundation, Dianne and Mark Prothro and Dale Prothro. The largest gift in HOWF history will honor the memory of Charles “Charlie” Philbin, grandson of Dianne and Mark, and Joe Prothro, Dale’s husband, HOWF officials announced on February 12.
NHPCO celebrates achievements of hospice and palliative care providers in nationwide Quality Connections Program
02/15/24 at 01:30 AMNHPCO celebrates achievements of hospice and palliative care providers in nationwide Quality Connections Program NHPCO press release; 2/13/24The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) recognizes the achievements of participating member organizations who have earned rings in the third program year of NHPCO’s Quality Connections program. First launched in January 2021, Quality Connections (QC) is the only national program designed to support hospice and palliative care provider delivery of high-quality, person-centered care. The program is structured around four fundamental pillars which are represented by four rings: Education, Application, Measurement, and Innovation.
What is a good death? End-of-life doulas can help the dying have one.
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMWhat is a good death? End-of-life doulas can help the dying have one.Boston Globe, by Sherrie Dulworth; 2/9/24... Home hospice agencies offer vital services for terminally ill people who wish to die at home, assisting with, among other things, pain management and helping the terminally ill avoid needless medical procedures. ... But while it is often thought that home hospice workers are the primary caregivers for the dying, this is not so. Instead, it is loved ones who often do the heavy lifting, both physically and emotionally, that comes with tending to the dying. ... This is where a death doula comes in, and the work they do speaks to the nonmedical, more spiritual side of what it means to have a good death.
Hospice of Montezuma announces program to help patients care for their pets
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMHospice of Montezuma announces program to help patients care for their petThe Journal, by Bailey Duran; 2/9/24Hospice of Montezuma announced a collaboration with Pet Peace of Mind to help local hospice patients take care of and make plans for ... their pets' care after their life ends. Hospice of Montezuma will partner with local pet care providers such as Denkai Animal Sanctuary to ensure that patients’ pets receive food, veterinarian care and exercise. The nonprofit Pet Peace of Mind, based in Salem, Oregon, partners with hospices and hospitals. ... “Hospice patients fare better when they get to keep their pets and know they are getting the love and attention they need,” Pet Peace of Mind said.
There’s no place like home — when you die
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThere’s no place like home — when you die McKnights Home Care, by Liza Berger, McKnights Editor; 2/9/24My dad died last week. I am still processing the event, which now ranks among the hardest, most surreal experiences of my life. As difficult as it is, I, my three siblings and mom take comfort in two things (that may hardly surprise McKnight’s Home Care readers): He died fast and he died at home.
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThe fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. U.S. Medicine, by Chester Buckenmaier III, MD, COL (ret), MC, USA; 2/13/24New Year’s Eve 2023 was marked with sadness for my family as my mother-in-law, Susan “Sue” Timperley, passed. ... Because of Sue’s strength in life, when her death came faster than we or her physician expected, we were spared further trauma. ... Hospice proved as helpful in death as they were in life by easing the weight of Sue’s loss through arrangements for her body. This support allowed Sue to die as she lived, with quiet strength and regal dignity. Our family was gifted with the time to focus on her memory rather than sterile hospital rules and cold machines.
Using patient narratives to evaluate a hospice service
02/13/24 at 03:15 AMUsing patient narratives to evaluate a hospice serviceNursing Times - Patient Experience, by Val Stangoe and Steve Mee; 2/12/24Questionnaire surveys at a hospice proved ineffective as a tool to identify areas for service improvement, but narrative inquiry with patients and their families identified important deficits that offered clear guidance for service development. This method needed a careful, respectful approach, as well as significant time and resources, but proved to be invaluable. Many of the patients enjoyed having an opportunity to tell their stories, while nursing staff could be involved in the project, thereby enhancing their skills and raising their ambitions.
CMS publishes Hospice Item Set Manual changes
02/13/24 at 03:00 AMCMS publishes Hospice Item Set Manual changesMcKnights Home Care, by Adam Healy; 2/12/24Changes went into effect 1/31/24. Table includes Chapter and/or Section in V3.01 of HIS Manual; Page # in V3.01 of HIS Manual; Revision; Explanation
PeaceHealth hospice and home care nurses near Eugene set to begin strike over the weekend
02/12/24 at 03:20 AMPeaceHealth hospice and home care nurses near Eugene set to begin strike over the weekendKLCC Oregon Public Broadcasting, by Rolando Hernandez; 2/8/24After almost a year of negotiations, nurses with PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services are going on strike. More than 90 nurses with the Oregon Nurses Association will be striking for two weeks starting Feb. 10. These nurses provide hospice care and other services to patients in the Eugene area.
Big Bend Hospice Inpatient Unit opens at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, increases access to quality end-of-life care
02/12/24 at 03:10 AMBig Bend Hospice Inpatient Unit opens at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, increases access to quality end-of-life careBusiness Wire; 2/8/24Big Bend Hospice, in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), proudly announces the opening of the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care (FCCCC), a new inpatient hospice unit on the third floor of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital.
VNHS leveraging tech to optimize hospice patient experience: A game-changer in end-of-life care
02/12/24 at 03:05 AMVNHS leveraging tech to optimize hospice patient experience: A game-changer in end-of-life careCompsMag, by Tech Desk; 2/8/24... Georgia-based hospice provider Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) ... has been a pioneer in implementing various technologies that are becoming increasingly common in the post-acute space. For example, VNHS implemented its remote patient monitoring program in 2007 and more recently delved into predictive analytics. According to VNHS CEO Dorothy Davis, they have invested for five years in a platform that has become the repository for claims data coming in.
Quality, culture are watchwords for hospices in 2024
02/12/24 at 03:00 AMQuality, culture are watchwords for hospices in 2024Hospice News, by Jim Parker; 2/9/24Amid intensified regulatory scrutiny, staffing headwinds and shifts towards value-based care, hospices need to ensure that they’ve made a strong commitment to quality and to foster a positive workplace culture, according to hospice leaders.Notable mentions: Adnrew Molosky, Chapters Health; Craig Dresang, Yolo Care's.
Alzheimer's: Watch for signs it's time to start hospice care
02/08/24 at 04:00 AMAlzheimer's: Watch for signs it's time to start hospice careThe Advocate, by Dana Territo; 2/5/24When is someone with dementia ready for hospice care? ... Some of the characteristics the affected individual may be exhibiting include the lack of ability to ambulate without assistance, incontinence of bowel and bladder, inability to dress and bathe properly, and speech limited to approximately a half dozen or fewer intelligible and different words. There are also intercurrent illnesses associated with advanced dementia in which hospice services would be a benefit.
Hospice of the Plains annual hog roast draws big crowd
02/07/24 at 04:00 AMHospice of the Plains annual hog roast draws big crowdNews Channel Nebraska, by Forrest Hershberger; 2/4/24Hospice of the Plains supporters took part in the 21st annual hog roast an auction hosted by the Sterling Elks Club February 3. The annual event is one of the major fundraisers for the organization, according to Tiffany Storch, CEO/Administrator of Hospice of the Plains.
After almost a year closed, Longview hospice center [reopens]
02/07/24 at 03:55 AMAfter almost a year closed, Longview hospice center [reopens]The Daily News (Longview, WA), by Minka Atkinson; 2/2/24PeaceHealth Richard Nau Hospice House is scheduled to begin accepting patients Monday [2/5/24]. An open house Wednesday [1/31/24] allowed community members to tour the facility and meet with care staff ahead of the center’s opening.
Hospice provider BrightSpring begins trading on NASDAQ
02/07/24 at 03:30 AMHospice provider BrightSpring begins trading on NASDAQHospice News, by Jim Parker; 1/29/24BrightSpring Health Services, Inc. has begun trading on the NASDAQ under the stock symbol BTSG. BrightSpring is a home- and community-based health care services platform that serves more than 400,000 patients daily.Notable mentions: Jon Rousseau, CEO BrightSpring.
University of Colorado researcher uses platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ patients in hospice care
02/07/24 at 03:20 AMUniversity of Colorado researcher uses platform to advocate for LGBTQ+ patients in hospice careMcKnights Home Care, by Foster Stubbs; 2/6/24Personal identity plays a big role in Carey Candrian’s research. An associate professor of medicine-internal medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine who identifies as a lesbian, her work primarily focuses on the experiences of older LGBTQ+ adults in hospice care. This work is especially important today in the wake of increased violence towards the community and inconsistent legal protections in recent years.
StateServe’s Delta Care Rx acquisition fueled by hospice cost saving potential
02/07/24 at 01:00 AMStateServe’s Delta Care Rx acquisition fueled by hospice cost saving potentialHospice News, by Holly Vossel; 1/29/24Durable medical equipment (DME) provider StateServ has acquired Delta Care Rx, a national hospice pharmaceutical benefits manager (PBM). The acquisition is a move aimed at leveraging technology to improve quality, care delivery and operational efficiencies among hospice, palliative and post-acute care providers, according to Drew Mihalyo, founder, president and COO of Delta Care Rx.
NHPCO publishes Culturally Sensitive Communications to Enhance Care Delivery: A resource guide for healthcare professionals
02/06/24 at 04:00 AMNHPCO Publishes Culturally Sensitive Communications to Enhance Care Delivery: A resource guide for healthcare professionalsNHPCO Press Release; 1/30/24The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) published Culturally Sensitive Communications to Enhance Care Delivery: A Resource Guide for Healthcare Professionals. ... It contains information from a multitude of NHPCO resources, such as the Hospice Through The DEI Lens report, Inclusion and Access Toolkit, Black and African American Outreach Guide, Chinese American Resource Guide, Latino Outreach Guide, and LGBTQ+ Resource Guide, as well as information from additional external research sources.
Where do we end our lives?
02/06/24 at 04:00 AMWhere do we end our lives? American Council on Science and Health, by Chuck Dinerstein, MD, MBA; 2/5/24The concept of an elephant's graveyard, where old elephantes supposedly go to die, is more of a myth than a scientifically supported phenomenon. Humans do not have a specific location where we gather to die, but a study looks into the matter nevertheless.
Medical records specialists reach higher ground in healthcare
02/05/24 at 04:00 AMMedical records specialists reach higher ground in healthcareAAPC News, by Michelle Dick; 2/1/24AAPC's 2024 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report reveals that, as unemployement rates slide down, salaries climb to new heights. ... AAPC’s 2024 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report shows the largest year-to-year salary increases across the board in the history of the Salary Survey.
Lee County belt tightening means a reduction in hospice care
02/05/24 at 04:00 AMLee County belt tightening means a reduction in hospice careWIUM Trstates Public Radio, by Will Buss; 2/1/24Lee County Supervisors are looking for ways to reduce spending. As a result, the health department is scaling back the level of hospice care it provides terminally ill residents. Administrator Michele Ross said the department has pushed to retain hospice service but will refer more residents to private providers.
Urgent need to address health equity at intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024
02/05/24 at 01:00 AMUrgent need to address health equity at intersection of American Heart Month and Black History Month 2024
How hospices are diversifying their services in 2024
02/05/24 at 12:30 AMHow hospices are diversifying their services in 2024Hospice News, by Holly Vossel; 1/31/24Palliative care, pediatric end-of-life care and end-of-life doula (EOLD) services are top of mind for hospices that are diversifying their services in 2024.Fewer than half of 143 respondents to Hospice News’ 2024 Outlook Survey, conducted with Homecare Homebase, reported that their hospice organizations would pursue new care types this year. But the aim of their service diversification efforts may indicate future trends. Service diversification trends in hospice could ramp up as value-based care models incentivize this path, according to Tony Kudner, chief strategy officer of the home-based care consulting company Transcend Strategy Group.