Hospice Management Advisor Archives – April 1, 2008
April 1, 2008
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Recall of transdermal fentanyl patch tests procedures at hospice agencies
Although more than 30 million transdermal fentanyl patches are involved in a recent recall, well-planned processes enabled hospice agencies to contact and protect their patients affected by the recall. -
Court ruling affects cost of narcotic
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. -
Inpatient hospice, nursing home situation is win-win
This is the second part of a two-part series on partnerships between hospice agencies and long-term care providers. Last month, we looked at the key issues to address in relationships that involve hospice employees visiting residents in long-term care facilities. This month, we look at a hospice agency that has developed an inpatient hospice unit within a long-term care facility. -
Hospice research is possible and helpful
Two Duke University Medical Center researchers tackle the question "Is it ethical to conduct clinical trials with patients in a hospice environment?" in the Feb. 4, 2008, "Professional Issues" section of the American Medical News web site. -
Aging baby boomers may cause work comp boomlet
As the Baby Boom ages into an elderly boom, and demand for long-term and home health care soars, health care employees face changing realities at work. -
Adverse events high in elders for these 3 drugs
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. -
Select deemed status survey to save time
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. -
Community case managers help navigate health care
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. -
Palliative care standards are open for comment
The Joint Commission has released proposed standards for palliative care for comment from those who provide palliative care services. -
Partnership to provide resources for caregivers
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. -
CMS releases final HIPAA security paper
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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