Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:21:45 -0700 Ramona VNA & Hospice http://ramonavna.org Podcast Maker v1.3.8b - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker Healthcare Insights is a program provided to inform and educate the community at large in contemporary healthcare issues. We will present experts and professionals in subjects that will help you make informed decisions. en http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/PodcastLogo300X300_144.jpg http://ramonavna.org 144 144 Medicine no Ramona VNA & Hospice Mark provides some very good advice concerning your pharmacist. We also discuss some of the current important issues with medications and healthcare. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI060809.mp3 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:17:35 -0700 Medicine no 00:19:26 Ramona VNA & Hospice Our guest this week is especially trained in the use of opioids for pain control in Hospice patients. Dr. Leslie Stevens is an award winning physician in Home Care. Many have a misunderstanding of the use of Morphine. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI052109.mp3 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:25:52 -0700 Medicine no 00:21:53 Ramona VNA & Hospice PERS stands for Personal Emergency Response System. Our guest today is a representative of the Phillips/Lifeline system. Mr. Baker also represents one of the local homecare agencies, Home Instead. The PERS is an invaluable safety tool for anyone living al http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI051909.mp3 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:21:07 -0700 Medicine no 00:24:26 Ramona VNA & Hospice This week we are joined by Parisha Burd and Sherry Tatar, the two Volunteer Coordinators for RVNA and Hospice. Volunteers are the backbone of any good service organization. We learn a little more about how it works. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI051509.mp3 Mon, 18 May 2009 14:56:53 -0700 Medicine no 00:24:46 Ramona VNA & Hospice Roger and Gary wrap it up in this last episode with ideas of intervention and common resources to help you and your parents. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI042909.mp3 Tue, 12 May 2009 22:53:07 -0700 Medicine no 00:30:13 Ramona VNA & Hospice HICAP is one of those less known agencies that provide an incredible amount of invaluable information and championing of all of us who need healthcare. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI042209.mp3 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:39:04 -0700 Medicine no 00:20:06 Ramona VNA & Hospice Meeting Medicare's Conditions of Participation is is the primary focus of CHAP surveyors. Today we speak with one of those surveyors on the work they do. Receiving CHAP accreditation tells the consumer which agencies deliver the very best care. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI040309.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:59:36 -0700 Medicine no 00:11:02 Ramona VNA & Hospice Roger & Gary get together again to discuss how to do a good assessment of your elderly parent's needs. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI040109.mp3 Fri, 03 Apr 2009 10:14:54 -0700 Medicine no 00:31:35 Ramona VNA & Hospice Roger and Gary get together again in this second episode of the series to discuss who the Baby Boomers are and the issues they face. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI032009.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 21:07:53 -0700 Medicine no 00:23:35 Ramona VNA & Hospice Hemet Hospice provides human and financial resources, that the work of caring for those that need, may go on. In this episode, Rachel Mason, Director of Hemet Hospice, describes the much needed work behind the scenes. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI031309.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 12:29:51 -0700 Medicine no 00:15:16 Ramona VNA & Hospice In this episode for professionals, our expert guess talks about a career in Home Care and the advantages of choosing well. Some believe that the acute setting offers more, this is just not true. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI030609.mp3 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:10:44 -0700 Medicine no 00:16:59 Ramona VNA & Hospice In this first episode, two of our very experienced Social Workers discuss being Baby Boomers and how to start talking to elderly parents about long term planning. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI030409.mp3 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:08:24 -0700 Medicine no 00:26:55 Ramona VNA & Hospice Delivering bad news of any nature is difficult at best. Most physicians must deliver bad news of some type during their career. Here are a few helpful points for physicians. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI021209.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:27:15 -0700 Medicine no 00:19:13 Ramona VNA & Hospice Receiving healthcare at home IS the future of healthcare in America and is the answer to current rising costs and rising needs. This podcast outlines the VNAA's advocacy position for the future. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI011409.mp3 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 07:37:52 -0800 Medicine no 00:17:06 Ramona VNA & Hospice Receiving medical care at home, for most conditions, is not only more comfortable and preferable, but saves a tremendous amount of resources. A win-win situation for patients and the medical system. Here are the details. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI010709.mp3 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:23:39 -0800 Medicine no 00:15:23 Ramona VNA & Hospice Hospice services can be an overwhelming issue to most people. Our guest today gives us the details on what to expect. http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI121608.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:25:56 -0800 Medicine no 00:12:16 Ramona VNA & Hospice The CARE Program is unique to Riverside County California and was instituted to help stop consumer fraud against the elderly. The program has recovered over 60 million dollars in the last ten years, returning it and self confidence to the elderly populati http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI121108.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:00:50 -0800 Medicine no 00:20:06 Ramona VNA & Hospice An introduction to the new tool that makes your treatment wishes known. It's brief and straightforward - easy to use and powerful. Everyone should listen to this podcast! http://ramonavna.org/podcasts/HCI112408.mp3 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 17:54:39 -0800 Medicine no 00:08:51