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No hospice manager looks forward to any type of survey, but agencies that elect to undergo a deemed status survey by The Joint Commission can take care of two surveys in one visit.
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The Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) has partnered with AssistGuide Information Services (AGIS), an online community and information resource for family caregivers, to offer advice and information on end-of-life issues for caregivers. The AGIS web site is www.agis.com.
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The February 2008 recall of transdermal fentanyl patches was an important issue for hospice agencies, but it only was one part of a bigger issue facing hospice agencies and palliative care providers.
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One-third of the estimated 177,504 emergency department visits by elderly patients for adverse drug events were caused by warfarin, insulin, and digoxin in 2004 and 2005, says a new study.
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Faced with a complex, difficult-to-negotiate health care system, multiple providers, and myriad treatment options, many health care consumers are looking for somewhere to turn, and that means opportunities for case managers, says Catherine M. Mullahy, RN, BS, CRRN, CCM.
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The Joint Commission has released proposed standards for palliative care for comment from those who provide palliative care services.
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the final paper in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Educational Paper series.
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Readers of Hospice Management Advisor who recently have subscribed or renewed their previous subscriptions have a free gift waiting — The 2008 Healthcare Salary Survey & Career Guide.
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Mild TBI may be associated with brain microhemorrhages and white matter disruption, even with mild or absent symptoms of a postconcussion syndrome.
