September 11, 2024
Members of the Illinois HomeCare and Hospice Council (IHHC)’s Levels of Care Committee are available to deliver an on-site presentation titled “From Policy to Practice: Navigating Nurse Delegation in Home- and Community-Based Care.” Nurse delegation in home- and community-based settings is a crucial innovation in care delivery, especially as the demand for home-based care continues ... Read More
August 13, 2024
Most of us assume that we’ll always be in control of our healthcare decisions. Unfortunately, that can change at any moment, and at any age. A severe illness or an accident can unexpectedly impair our ability to make these critical choices. If that happens, who would make your healthcare decisions for you? And would those ... Read More
July 18, 2024
As we previewed in May, the Illinois HomeCare & Hospice Council hosted a Nurse Delegation Seminar in July. Participants heard the story of nurse delegation in Illinois, learned how other states are effectively and safely using nurse delegation in home- and community-based settings, discussed what operationalizing nurse delegation entails, and spent time brainstorming and collaborating with ... Read More
June 12, 2024
“During my 43 years in medical practice, the hardest thing I’ve had to deal with is sitting at a patient’s bedside and seeing how their frailty has depleted them,” says Steven C. Fox, D.O., the medical director of Wellspring Personal Care. As a licensed physician and surgeon whose practice has been devoted to the care ... Read More
May 8, 2024
In the fall of 2022, the Illinois HomeCare and Hospice Council convened a committee focused on reviewing the change in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, made by the Board of Nursing of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, that allows certified nursing assistants to deliver medications in home and community-based settings. By bringing ... Read More
April 16, 2024
In healthcare, especially in-home health care, nurse delegation plays a key role in ensuring that patients receive the care they need. If you or someone you care about is thinking about getting healthcare services at home, it’s good to know what nurse delegation is and how it can make a big difference in the type ... Read More
March 21, 2024
A slew of bills that could have a big impact on healthcare practitioners and consumers are on the table in Springfield during this current legislative session. The bills, if passed, “could lead to really good things,” says Wellspring’s founder, Sheila McMackin, MSW, LCSW. But she also notes that one of the bills—HB 4884—could negatively affect ... Read More
February 29, 2024
Many people are taken aback when they hear the cost of in-home care. That’s understandable. When you’re desperately searching for in-home care for a loved one, the situation is already stressful. But whenever you pay for care – be it at home or in a skilled nursing facility – you are paying for professional expertise, ... Read More
January 29, 2024
When you need to hire a home care agency, it’s crucial to find a service that aligns with your specific needs. Here are some key questions to ask when screening agencies, along with insights into how Wellspring Personal Care addresses these concerns. Does the level of care provided match my needs? Understanding the type of ... Read More
December 19, 2023
Hospice care is designed for patients who are at the end stages of a terminal illness, typically when the life expectancy is six months or less, as certified by a physician. The primary goal of hospice care is to provide comfort and maintain the highest quality of life possible. This approach includes managing pain and ... Read More