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Bedside Manner 101

WebBedside manner is a concept every caregiver – and the public – has heard of before, even if they can’t define it exactly. Bedside manner can be viewed as the attitude and approach of a clinician with their patients or as the …

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Finding Your Balance and Coping with Stress

Webstress is a topic with which we are all intimately familiar. As workers in the healthcare industry at all levels, we are stressed, our patients are stressed….everybody seems to …

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Crucial Conversations at the End of Life

WebFive Elements of a Crucial Conversation. This may be the last holiday for a patient or resident. If they are able to consume food and beverages without any challenges this …

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Developing Strategies For Effective Spiritual Care at End of Life

WebDeveloping the Strategies. Patients and families often are looking for an empathetic and compassionate interaction. When you’re present for them by taking some time to interact …

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Beyond Hospitals and Primary Care: How Risk-Bearing

WebAs more health systems and provider groups take on risks for their patient lives and the total cost of care, all areas of the health continuum are coming under scrutiny in an effort to …

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Triage at End of Life: It’s not just for the ER

WebSome key elements of an acuity/triage framework are: A Plan for After-Hours: The end of life process doesn’t just happen Monday through Friday between 9-5, and hospices are …

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Late Life Depression 101

WebLLD is the presence of a depressive syndrome consistent with DSM criteria in an adult aged 65 or older. "This isn't a situational depression but instead a Major Depressive Disorder. …

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Setting Professional Boundaries Protects the Patient and …

WebBy AccentCare. Professional boundaries within healthcare are established to set limits to the provider-patient relationship. They are informed or set by legal, ethical and organization …

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Meditation and Mindfulness

WebAfter the holidays, we are all looking to start out the New Year with renewal. January brings a chance to start fresh, but we often overlook the toll that the recent holiday season has …

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A Message to Our Community: Advancing Our Culture of Equity

WebBy AccentCare. A message from Annemarie Switchulis, RN, BSN, MSN, President and COO of Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care. As an organization, Seasons has had a …

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What a Risk-bearing Entity Should Expect from Their

WebWhat it means for a risk-bearing entity: when a patient enrolls in hospice, they forego curative measures or procedures. The hospice should cover all mandated services and …

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General Inpatient Hospice Care: Better Outcomes for

WebAppropriate use of General Inpatient Care Helps Patients. GIP provides 24/7 nursing and aide care, as well as access to other members of the hospice interdisciplinary team. …

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Utilization of Hospice Can Save More than $6,000 Per Patient and

Web1-7 days resulted in average savings of $2,651. 8-14 days resulted in average savings of $5,040. 15-30 days resulted in average savings of $6,430. 53-105 days resulted in …

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How to Bill for Voluntary Advance Care Planning Conversations

Web99497. Advance care planning including the explanation and discussion of advance directives such as standard forms (with completion of such forms, when performed), by …

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Are You Prepared

WebPhase 1: Preparedness. “This is where some of the biggest steps are taken, with deliberate and strategic planning.” said Hannes. Look at the hazards in place – from travel …

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Lower your Care Compare Readmission and Mortality Statistics

WebHow an intentional hospice strategy can help your health system improve quality and reduce penalties. As Hospital Compare has transitioned into Care Compare, more …

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Healthcare Compliance Terms: There’s a Stark Difference

WebThe Stark law has a “de minimis” exception, which means that certain items below a dollar-threshold are excluded and not considered a violation. There is a de minimis exception to …

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How to Support a Grieving Loved One via Text: According to a …

WebWhen we first learn that someone we care about has lost a loved one, there is a natural impulse to want to offer comfort and support. We have countless methods to share our …

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