Provider Resources

Case Study: The Impact of the Amedisys Dementia Program at End of Life

Amedisys — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:23:13 GMT

In this case study, we explore how the Amedisys Dementia Care Connect+ helps improve end-of-life care for patients with dementia by reducing pain, agitation, medication burden and unnecessary interventions and hospitalizations. Through specialized hospice support, patients experience enhanced comfort and quality of life while partner clinicians and caregivers gain guidance for complex care decisions.

Optimizing End-of-Life Care Through the Hospice Length of Stay

Deb Gallaher, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CHPN — Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Each year in the United States, hospice care serves an estimated 1.72 million Medicare beneficiaries. ¹ Those who receive hospice services have access to many benefits: improved comfort and quality of life, a reduction in unnecessary hospitalizations and access to emotional and spiritual care for both patients and their families. There is a common misconception that hospice care is only for the final days of life, but in reality, patients qualify for an initial six‑month hospice period, with the option to renew as long as they continue to meet eligibility criteria and need ongoing support.

How Hospice Supports Your Care Delivery at the Holidays

Deb Gallaher, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CHPN — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 06:00:00 GMT

With the holiday season upon us, it’s worth noting that many care providers see an increase in family requests for serious illness support. It’s not a conversation anyone wants to have, especially around the holidays. That’s where a referral to hospice can help facilitatedifficult decisions and meaningfully support the end-of-life journey.

Choosing a High-Quality Hospice Care Agency

Kellie Leonette, MSN, RN — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

End-of-life care is often complex and nuanced. Along with a growing need for hospice care in the United States, it is critical that patients and their families receive high-quality hospice care during this vulnerable and personal journey.

The Wound Recovery Process: How Home Health Supports Healing

Melanie Morris, MBA, MSN, RN, COS-C — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Hospitals and healthcare providers often turn to home health to support eligible patients who require wound care. Although home health’s role in the wound recovery process is well-established, a home health agency’s success in supporting healing requires a proactive, evidence-based approach to care.

Benefits of Hospice Care in Assisted Living Facilities

Deb Gallaher, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CHPN — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

A foundational tenet of hospice care is its adaptability to the patient’s living environment. When an assisted living facility serves as the person’s residence, hospice services are seamlessly integrated into that setting, ensuring the same level of interdisciplinary support, symptom management, and psychosocial care as would be provided in a private home. This approach reinforces continuity of care and aligns with person-centered principles, regardless of the care environment.

Home Health Strategies for Managing Polypharmacy Risks

TeRonna Hall, RN, BSN, CCP — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Understanding Social Determinants in Home Health

TeRonna Hall, RN, BSN, CCP — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Tackling common health challenges involves more than just clinical treatment of underlying medical conditions— it requires understanding the many social and environmental factors that affect a person’s well-being. Across all areas of healthcare, providers must consider how social determinants of health (SDOH) impact patients’ ability to recover, stay healthy and thrive.

The Importance of Fall Prevention Programs in Home Health

Staci McGuire — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Fall prevention for patients is a critical priority across the continuum of care. In the hospital or inpatient clinic, fall reduction strategies are in place to help reduce the risk of injury. But what about when a patient returns home to recover with home health care support? We already know that millions of older adults fall at home each year. How can home health help ensure your patients are safe in their home environment?

How Home Health Can Improve Outcomes for Orthopedic Patients

Staci McGuire — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Ensuring positive post-operative outcomes for orthopedic patients is a key priority for the healthcare providers responsible for their care. For many patients, the option to return home with home health care following orthopedic surgery may be a viable solution.