Caring : National Association for Home Care magazine
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HCFA continues to move toward its goal of implementing a per-episode prospective payment system for home health care. What is in store for agencies, and how can they be prepared for all of the changes that will come when the shift from the current interim payment system to the new model is complete? If they are to thrive, agencies must understand the background behind IPS and PPS and what the future holds.
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In pediatric cases communication is a key element of care--more so than for any other type of care because parents and other family members are as involved as the child is. Thus, learning effective communication skills is essential for successful care. End-of-life settings make the need for quality communication even more important. Providers can learn skills from this article to apply to any pediatric care situation.
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What happens when a patient isn't ready to accept hospice care? Or when curative rather than palliative care is needed? Some patients need the skills of a hospice nurse in a curative setting--which calls for a special care team.
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Some caregivers just seem to have a "knack" when it comes to dealing with people with Alzheimer's disease. But you don't have to be born with it--many coping techniques can be learned.