Lessons Learned: The Intersection of End-of-Life, Telehealth, and a Pandemic
Lessons Learned: The Intersection of End-of-Life, Telehealth, and a Pandemic
December 06, 2021

End of life and palliative care have long been known as high-touch models of interdisciplinary care. The spiritual, psychosocial, and physical comfort that are ...

It’s Time to Brush Up On Your Compliance Knowledge
It’s Time to Brush Up On Your Compliance Knowledge
November 17, 2021

November 7-13 is Corporate Compliance and Ethics Week. Keeping up to date on compliance is essential to ensure we can continue to provide the best care to ...

Achieve Savings and Increase Patient Satisfaction by Utilizing Hospice at the Right Time
Achieve Savings and Increase Patient Satisfaction by Utilizing Hospice at the Right Time
November 17, 2021

Medicare has seen significant changes over the last 50 years. Medicare spending in 1970 was 7.5 billion and has increased to 926 billion dollars in 2020. ...

Crucial Conversations at the End of Life
Crucial Conversations at the End of Life
November 16, 2021

As we seek to provide care that meets the needs of our patients, residents, and families, it's not uncommon to encounter situations where we need to have ...

Utilize Comfort Foods Creatively During the Holidays
Utilize Comfort Foods Creatively During the Holidays
November 09, 2021

As the holidays approach, fond memories surrounding traditions often resurface for our patients and families. Many of these traditions likely involve foods ...

Healthcare Quality is all About the Right Sticks and Carrots
Healthcare Quality is all About the Right Sticks and Carrots
October 12, 2021

The old story that the best way to make a donkey move is to put a carrot out in front of it and jab it with a stick from behind can be a helpful way to think ...

Cultural Considerations for Supporting Hispanic/LatinX Patients at the End of Life
Cultural Considerations for Supporting Hispanic/LatinX Patients at the End of Life
October 01, 2021

Since 1988, as a nation we’ve taken September 15 to October 15 to observe Hispanic Heritage Month. While we take this time to celebrate and learn more about ...

Learning How to Meet Patient Needs Through Trauma-Informed Care
Learning How to Meet Patient Needs Through Trauma-Informed Care
September 11, 2021

We need to understand our patients’ pasts so we can address their triggers. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a hot topic these days, and the coronavirus pandemic ...

PharmSmart: Spasms vs Spasticity
PharmSmart: Spasms vs Spasticity
September 08, 2021

If I don’t learn the difference, I’m going to spazz! “My patient has a spasm… or is it spasticity? What’s the difference?!” Despite their similarly sounding ...

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