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MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK

hnowca — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:05:09 +0000

Social and emotional well-being are the cornerstones of our medical social work. HealthNowâs medical social workers are professionals that understand how difficult it is for some patients to attend doctors appointments or coordinate medications. HealthNowâs medical social workers have the resources needed to ensure patient safety. Our social workers provide the necessary assistance, whether it is medical, social, or psychological. HealthNow can also provide education and resource links for family caretakers. Our professionals are skilled in assisting patients and their families to cope with personal, emotional, and social challenges.

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Suggesting Hospice to Your Seriously Ill Patients

hnowca — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 08:37:23 +0000

Studies have shown that the vast majority of patients want to know the truth about their condition.¹ Without it, they feel abandoned and alone. Yet in today’s time-constrained environment, health care professionals (HCPs) are challenged to set aside the time to have the conversation with patients and families early and to update it regularly.²

Talking about options near the end of life while the patient still enjoys quality of life is a priceless gift from the HCP to the patient and the family. Armed with choices and an understanding of what hospice offers, an informed patient feels in control.

And much like history-taking or conducting a physical examination, broaching end-of-life discussions with patients is a skill that can be learned. Performed skillfully, these conversations strengthen doctor-patient relationships and increase the likelihood that patients will choose appropriate treatment options, such as hospice.

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COVID-19: Healthnow Is Educated, Committed and Ready

hnowca — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 05:21:55 +0000

At Healthnow , we put our patients, partners, employees and communities first. Given the uncertainty and concern around COVID-19, we are committed to supporting you and your staff 24/7/365.

We have taken key steps to ensure we continue providing care to our current patients as well as provide access to your hospice-eligible patients.

Healthnow is educated in CDC COVID-19 guidelines and infection control:

Adherence to facility procedures, including screening protocols, direct patient-care guidelines and training on the care of COVID-19 patients and families
Mandatory staff education for Healthnow care teams on infection control and up-to-date employee operating procedures consistent with COVID-19 guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Daily COVID-19 task force calls, plus regular internal employee communications on CDC, Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) and local/state health department updates

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