The Hospice All Owners dataset provides ownership information on all hospices currently enrolled in Medicare. This data includes ownership information such as ownership name, ownership type, ownership address and ownership effective date.

This dataset tracks the updates made on the dataset "Hospice All Owners" as a repository for previous versions of the data and metadata.

This dataset includes a list of hospice agencies with data on the quality of patient care measures shown on Hospice Compare. It includes information about hospice agencies such as address, phone number, ownership data and different Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regions they belong to. This dataset also contains data regarding the corresponding scores against each of the measures for quality of patient care.

Please be advised that as of Q4 2023 there is a new Provider of Service file (POS) that contains the provider and certification details for Home Health Agencies (HHAs), Hospices, and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). Data contained in this file are extracted from the Internet Quality Improvement and Evaluation System (iQIES) environment and will be updated quarterly along with the other two POS files. The Provider of Services File - Hospital & Non-Hospital Facilities data provide critical resources for other federal regulator requirements as well as supports the ongoing quality & research efforts sponsored by CMS. In this file you will find provider certification, termination, accreditation, ownership, name, location and other characteristics organized by CMS Certification Number.

The mobile veterinary services market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing pet ownership, aging pet populations requiring more frequent care, and a rising preference for convenient, at-home veterinary services. The market's convenience factor is a significant driver, appealing to busy pet owners who value time-saving solutions and avoiding the stress of transporting anxious animals to traditional clinics. Technological advancements, such as telemedicine integration and mobile diagnostic tools, are further enhancing the efficiency and quality of care provided by mobile veterinary services. This trend is particularly prominent in geriatric pet care, hospice consultations, and in-home euthanasia services, where the comfort and reduced stress for both the pet and owner are paramount. The market is segmented by service type (Geriatric Pet Care, Hospice Consultations, In-Home Euthanasia, Aftercare) and application (Family, Pet Shelter, Others). Considering the global trend toward pet humanization and the increasing demand for specialized pet healthcare, we estimate the 2025 market size at $2.5 billion, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12% projected from 2025 to 2033. This translates to a significant market expansion, reaching an estimated $7.8 billion by 2033.
The market's expansion is not uniform across all regions. North America and Europe currently hold the largest market shares due to higher pet ownership rates, disposable incomes, and established mobile veterinary service infrastructure. However, rapid growth is anticipated in Asia-Pacific regions, driven by increasing pet adoption and a burgeoning middle class with higher spending power. Factors hindering growth include the relatively higher cost of mobile veterinary services compared to traditional clinics, regulatory hurdles in certain regions concerning mobile veterinary practice, and the need for ongoing investment in technology and skilled personnel to sustain the market's growth trajectory. Despite these restraints, the overall market outlook for mobile veterinary services remains exceptionally positive, fueled by shifting consumer preferences and technological innovations that improve service delivery and accessibility.

Retirement homes Total Saarland: Recording of old people's living quarters, old people's care and short-term care facilities as well as hospices by the spatial data centre in the LVGL, State Office for Surveying, Geoinformation and Land Development. According to the list of retirement, old-age, nursing and short-term care facilities as well as hospices according to § 1 Landesheimgesetz Saarland, there are a total of 12629 places, which are divided as follows: 312 places for old people's homes; 110 places for old people's homes; 11812 nursing home places; 369 short-term care places; 26 hospice sites. Description of the attribute table: KREIS------------: Circle number HNR--------------: House number ADZ-------------: Address addition RW---------------: Legal value HW---------------: High value STR_NAME---------: Street name ZIP--------------: Postal code ORT_NAME---------: Place name POST_ORT---------: Post City name NAME_DER_E-------: Name of institution TRAEGER-----------: Institution owner TELEPHONE-----------: Telephone number ALTENWOHNHEIMPL--: Old people's dormitory places ALTENHEIMPLAE----: Nursing home places PFLEGEHEIMPLAE---: Nursing home places SHORT-TERM CARE--: Short-termcare places HOSPIZPLAETZE----: Hospice places TOTAL_PLA-------: Total places LANDKREIS_NAME---: County name ERFASSER---------: Recorder of data and date Recording of old people's homes on the basis of lists, list of old people's homes, old people's homes, old people's care and short-term care facilities as well as hospices in accordance with § 1 Landesheimgesetz Saarland. DTK5, house coordinates, orthophotos of the LVGL, State Office for Surveying, Geoinformation and Land Development. The data was collected by the Geodata Center, at the LVGL.

IntroductionHuman frailty has long been studied and dozens of “frailty scales” have been developed, but equivalent research is more limited in cats. This pilot study aimed to determine the feasibility of recruiting and retaining veterinary practices and owners, collecting study data, and analyzing results about frailty in older cats.MethodsParticipating feline-exclusive practice veterinarians recruited cats aged 11–20 years, of either sex and of any breed. Owners completed a questionnaire about their cat and estimated its frailty. Study veterinarians also estimated the cat's frailty after obtaining a history, conducting a physical examination, and completing a separate questionnaire. The derived variables were used to investigate the following domains of frailty: (1) cognitive function; (2) behavior; (3) activity; (4) body weight; (5) body condition score; (6) muscle condition score; (7) any unexplained changes in weight, cognitive function, or eating behavior; and (8) the number of chronic diseases identified in the cat. Some cats were followed prospectively for 6 months, and mortality during this period was compared with frailty status, as determined by the veterinarian.ResultsHalf (6/12) of the veterinary practices invited to participate successfully recruited 273 owner-cat pairs, with baseline questionnaire results obtained from 189 owners (69%) and veterinarian questionnaires obtained for 210 cats (77%). Of 122 cats having both owner and veterinarian questionnaire results, 45 (37%) were classified as frail by the owner and 51 (42%) by the veterinarian, with 28 (23%) classified as frail on both questionnaires. Of the cats with follow-up data, 13 of the 64 cats (20%) reported by veterinarians to be frail died or were euthanased during the 6-month follow-up, compared with only 1 of 54 cats (2%) that were not reported to be frail (Fisher's exact test P = 0.003).DiscussionDeveloping a brief feline frailty questionnaire (FFQ) was feasible, and the results of such assessments were associated with 6-month mortality. A larger definitive trial should be considered to explore further the (dis)agreement between owners and veterinarians and better understand which frailty signs owners might be missing.

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People with life-limiting conditions are some of the most vulnerable to Covid-19. Many are supported by local hospices, which provide a variety of physical, emotional, social and spiritual healthcare, focusing on the quality of life left. However, not much was known about what happened to people with life-limiting conditions or those that cared for them during the pandemic or what their ongoing needs might be.

The study’s aim was to identify nationally relevant recommendations to mitigate adverse relational, social and healthcare impacts of Covid-19 upon hospices and their service users. The West Midlands region provided an ideal context in which to explore these issues, with its diverse community and broad demographic population.

During the research 70 people were interviewed on the telephone or via a video call: 18 people with life-limiting conditions; 15 carers, 25 frontline hospice staff; and, 12 senior hospice managers. They were recruited from seven hospices across the West Midlands between April 2021 and January 2022. Interviews lasted between 30 minutes to 1.5 hours. Interviews provided rich and in-depth descriptions of participants’ experiences of the hospice during the pandemic.

Patients: 12 identified as female and six as male, all identified as heterosexual; 15 identified as white-British ethnicity, two as Asian or Asian British Indian, and one as Black, African, Caribbean or Black British. Age ranges by decade were requested, with the greatest number of participants (n=8) being between 60-69, ranging from one participant in their 30s and four in their 80s.

Carers: 14 identified as female and one male; all identified as heterosexual; and eleven identified as white-British ethnicity, two as Asian or Asian British Indian or Bangladeshi, one as Black, African, Caribbean or Black British, and one Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups, White and Black Caribbean. The greatest number of participants (n=6) were aged between 40-49, ranging from one participant in their 30s and three in their 70s.

Staff: The research project recruited to cover a range of hospice roles, including doctors, allied health professionals, and support services. 23 staff identified as female, 24 as heterosexual and one as bisexual; all identified as white-British ethnicity. The greatest number of participants (n=13) were aged between 50-59, ranging from seven participants in their 30s and one in their 60s.

Managers: All participants identified as white British and nine identified as female. Ages ranged from 30s to 60s, with most being in their 40s or 50s.

Experiences of how the Covid-19 pandemic affected patient, carers, staff and senior managers in the West Midlands.