Hospice Management Advisor articles from April 2008

Hospice Management Advisor archives from April 2008

Recall of transdermal fentanyl patch tests procedures at hospice agencies.
April 1, 2008... Recall of transdermal fentanyl patch tests procedures at hospice agencies Be able to ID, reach affected patients quickly with info Although more than 30 million transdermal fentanyl patches are involved in a recent recall, well-planned...

Court ruling affects cost of narcotic.
April 1, 2008... Court ruling affects cost of narcotic Availability of some methadone changed 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...

Inpatient hospice, nursing home situation is win-win.
April 1, 2008... Inpatient hospice, nursing home situation is win-win From financial drain to successful unit (Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part series on partnerships between hospice agencies and long-term care providers. Last...

Hospice research is possible and helpful.
April 1, 2008... 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"...

Aging baby boomers may cause work comp boomlet.
April 1, 2008... Aging baby boomers may cause work comp boomlet Safe patient lifting can reduce injuries 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...

Adverse events high in elders for these 3 drugs.
April 1, 2008... Adverse events high in elders for these 3 drugs Blood thinners may be linked to traumatic injuries One-third of the estimated 177,504 emergency department visits by elderly patients for adverse drug events were caused by warfarin,...

Select deemed status survey to save time.
April 1, 2008... Select deemed status survey to save time Joint Commission option eliminates need for survey 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...

Community case managers help navigate health care.
April 1, 2008... Community case managers help navigate health care Outcome: more effective care plans Faced with a complex, difficult-to-negotiate health care system, multiple providers, and myriad treatment options, many health care consumers are...

Palliative care standards are open for comment.
April 1, 2008... 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. The draft standards are posted on The Joint...

Partnership to provide resources for caregivers.
April 1, 2008... 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...

CMS releases final HIPAA security paper.
April 1, 2008... 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. Titled Security...

Online bonus book for HMA subscribers.
April 1, 2008... Online bonus book for HMA subscribers 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. The report...