HHS spending $103 million to reduce healthcare worker burnout
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 20, 2021
The Healthcare industry is getting $103 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to battle worker burnout.
New online resource offers services for older adults, caregivers during public health emergencies
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Diane Eastabrook
Jun 23, 2021
A new online resource library launched Monday connects organizations serving older adults and their caregivers with programs and services that can help during public emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 long-haulers spur push for palliative care services
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Diane Eastabrook
Apr 22, 2021
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is leading an effort for a demonstration project that would cover palliative care for older Americans under Medicare
Rural COVID-19 vaccination campaign seeks help from home health agencies
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 27, 2021
The National Rural Health Association is calling on home healthcare agencies to help it mitigate COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural America.
Peer-to-Peer: Prospero Health profits from the pandemic as more care moves to the home
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Diane Eastabrook
Jun 07, 2021
If the pandemic has done anything positive, it has been highlighting the benefits of in-home medical care. That’s the sweet spot for Boston, MA-based Prospero Health.
CNA advocacy group warns worker shortage could worsen burnout situation
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 19, 2021
The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) warned Tuesday the shortage of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) could lead to burnout and increased health problems for the nation’s CNAs.
Regional Resilient Healthcare soon to go national with expansion of hospital-at-home movement
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 12, 2021
When physical therapist Jackleen Samuel launched Resilient Healthcare three years ago, it was tough to get hospital systems and health insurers to buy into the idea of hospital-at-home and long-term acute...
HHS mandates vaccinations for some employees
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 16, 2021
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has become the second branch of the U.S. government to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for employees
Study finds depressive symptoms nearly tripled for seniors during pandemic
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 16, 2021
New research shines a light on the devastating impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the mental health of older adults.
In wake of new OSHA targeting program, home health providers need to step up infection control game,...
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 18, 2021
A home healthcare consultant warns providers to practice vigilance with staff now that home health companies are coming under scrutiny under a new Occupational Safety and Health Administration program.