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Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies

Relias

Though the benefits are clear, many home health and hospice agencies struggle to optimize coordination. Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Increased scrutiny in hospices.

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Practice Alert: Seeking NASW Members to Revise NASW Standards for Palliative & End of Life Care

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Substantive professional experience (minimum of 10 years) focused on palliative care, hospice, end-of-life planning and care, grief and bereavement and other relevant areas. Availability to participate in monthly virtual meetings for 12 to 18 months, communicate by e-mail between meetings, and complete assigned tasks.

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Addressing Workplace Violence in Post-Acute Care

Relias

The incidents were not isolated, with 9% of nurses in skilled nursing experiencing workplace violence every week, 6% in long-term care, 3% in home health, 2% in assisted living, and 2% in hospice care. 51% of nurses in hospice care reported verbal abuse, and 14% reported physical assault or abuse.

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Connecting to People Living With Dementia

Relias

Understanding how to communicate effectively with people with dementia is vital for healthcare professionals in various settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. A patient’s ability to communicate affects care outcomes in multiple ways. Often, they repeat themselves.

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Connecting to People With Dementia

Relias

Understanding how to communicate effectively with people with dementia is vital for healthcare professionals in various settings, including home care, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and hospices. A patient’s ability to communicate affects care outcomes in multiple ways. Often, they repeat themselves.

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The CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

Relias

Communication plan A coordinated communication strategy is essential during an emergency. Based on these findings, the organization must develop an emergency plan that outlines strategies for responding to these risks.

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Post-Acute Care Training Promotes Employees as an Asset

Relias

Improve communication. In addition to staff retention, ongoing staff training has the following potential benefits: Improve staff performance Enhance quality. Boost efficiency. Create problem-solvers. Support employee engagement Increase emotional investment and interest. Clarify role and responsibility expectations Empower staff.