The hospice industry has long been on the front lines of caring for the seriously ill and dying. In the 1980s, during the HIV/AIDS crisis, the hospice industry was crucial in caring for patients who had AIDS, as well as working with the healthcare industry to develop and share the... Keep Reading
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a contagious disease spreading throughout the population. Currently, there is no vaccine or specific treatment for COVID-19. Therefore, education on how to manage care safely is paramount. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given guidance for implementing home care for those with the... Keep Reading
American psychologist Abraham Maslow wrote a paper in 1943 called “A Theory of Motivation,” in which he suggests that all human beings require certain needs to be met. He defines five basic needs:
Physiological (food, water, shelter etc.)Safety (to live without fear of endangerment)Love and belongingnessEsteem (both for oneself and of... Keep Reading
Effectively serving patients and caregivers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic requires partnerships with the vendors serving you. Patients and caregivers often view these vendors as a direct representative of your organization. During this pandemic, no partnership is more critical to achieving desired patient and operational outcomes than the relationship you... Keep Reading
Hospice agencies are beginning to adjust to their new operational normal during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. These days many hospice leaders are identifying how their team members can provide exceptional and safe hospice care and accommodate psychosocial needs of patients in long-term care facilities. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid... Keep Reading
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has long required hospice agencies to use volunteers to provide support for patients receiving hospice care and day-to-day administrative tasks that support the operation of the hospice organization. While CMS has suspended the requirement that hospices use volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic,... Keep Reading
As we continue managing the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the healthcare industry is directly impacted. Adapting to accommodate the most current needs of in-home care professionals is a core element of Axxess software solutions and delivering resources for success is vital now more than ever.
That’s why Axxess platforms are filled... Keep Reading
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has been found to be more dangerous for people with underlying health issues and anyone with a taxed or weakened immune system, which includes the elderly. Stopping the transmission from person to person is essential.
Methods of Viral Transmission
The virus is found in secretions from the respiratory tract... Keep Reading
Many healthcare providers around the country are facing the grim reality that essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is in short supply. But several federal agencies, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are working to help increase supply. Many state and local governments have also joined in their procurement efforts for... Keep Reading
As the number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection increase in the United States, more state and local governments are calling for some form of “stay at home” orders. In order to help “flatten the curve” of coronavirus infections, staying home has proven to be helpful in slowing the spread... Keep Reading
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities (CARES) Act is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package that was signed in to law on March 27, 2020. This legislation is a mix of new laws and regulatory reliefs that home health and hospice agency administrators and owners should be aware of... Keep Reading
One aspect that makes hospice so unique is the interdisciplinary (IDG) team. This team is composed of the required hospice physician, registered nurse, social worker and spiritual counselor, along with other members of the care team. The IDG team works together to discuss, plan and revise plans to each hospice... Keep Reading
