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Hospices Unveil New Inpatient Centers, Expand Facilities

Hospice News

Hospice of the Chesapeake Unveils New Supportive Care Facility Maryland-Hospice of the Chesapeake has revamped its inpatient facility into a comprehensive care and community support center. The facility recently reopened this month as the Burnett Center for Hope & Healing, formerly known as the Burnett Calvert Hospice House. The center’s services will include support and educational resources for individuals and families coping with serious and terminal illnesses, grief and end-of-life situa

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12 music activities & tips for someone with dementia

HopeHealth

If your loved one has dementia, music can be a powerful tool to connect with them, calm them, and support their activities of daily living. The post 12 music activities & tips for someone with dementia appeared first on HopeHealth.

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The Powerful Legacy of Thanksgiving Day Laughter

Life & Death Matters

Guest contributor: Rebecca V. Hoden, DNP, RN, CHPN She knew it would be her last Thanksgiving. Her family gathered with her and conversations flourished. There were stories, laughter and tears shared – all while new memories were being made. I visited the home on Thanksgiving day and was greeted by laughter. And I heard the […] The post The Powerful Legacy of Thanksgiving Day Laughter appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Texas Enacts Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates from Private Employers

Healthcare Law Insights blog

In the ever-evolving landscape of COVID-19 regulations, Texas has taken a unique stance with Senate Bill 7, which was signed into law by Texas Governor Greg Abbott on November 10, 2023. This legislation specifically addresses COVID-19 vaccination mandates in the private sector, introducing a series of measures aimed at protecting employees’ rights while balancing public health concerns.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Acknowledging Family Caregivers

Donna Cardillo, The Inspiration Nurse

Please acknowledge the 'family' caregivers. Look them in the eye, greet them, address them by name when possible, solicit their input, and ask them how they are coping at an appropriate time. The post Acknowledging Family Caregivers first appeared on Donna Cardillo, RN.

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‘Long-Term Business Viability’ a Top Driver of Hospice VBID Participation

Hospice News

Providers see sustainability and expanded service growth as main draws to participating in the Medicare Advantage hospice carve-in. However, these opportunities come alongside administrative and billing challenges, among others. Hospice participation in the value-based insurance design (VBID) model has been slowly increasing over the past two years, a trend anticipated to continue as more providers see growth potential and service diversification opportunities within the value-based payment land

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THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Elder Care Matters

With the approaching winter season, it’s perfect timing to visit the current senior COVID-19 vaccine options. Here’s your “Need-to-Know” Covid-19 Vaccine information for 2023-2024: Similar to the flu vaccine, the new COVID XBB.1.5 monovalent vaccine is universally recommended for everyone 6 months and older. Although not expected to prevent all cases of COVID, the aim… The post THE NEW COVID-19 VACCINES – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Developing DIGNISPACE – a dignity therapy-based app protype for young people with life-limiting conditions

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog will briefly summarise the aims, scope and development of a Dignity Therapy-based app protype ‘DIGNISPACE’ for young people with life-limiting conditions. Dr Alison Rodriguez Prof Joanna Smith Dr Michael Tatterton We are core members of the MAGICYL ( M eaning making A nd G enerativity I n C hildren & Y oung people with L ife limiting conditions) research team, with a shared passion that dignity, and related psychological/emotional and spiritual needs are understood, valued a

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Explore Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing

Minority Nurse

Hospice and palliative care nurses work in a care giving space that is often difficult and foreign for most families, friends, and other caregivers. With a compassionate approach, experience gained from helping others who are at the end of their lives, and valuable professional knowledge, hospice and palliative care nurses become a guide for patients and their loved ones.

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Telehealth Improves Palliative Care Access for Parkinson Patients

Hospice News

A recent study has found that offering telehealth services to patients with Parkinson disease can help increase awareness around their palliative care options and improve their quality of life. A study of 359 patients with Parkinson disease and related disorders found that those receiving interdisciplinary team-based palliative care support via telehealth reported higher quality of life (QOL) scores than those who did not.

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Tips for Managing Seasonal Depression | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

As the seasons change, many individuals find themselves struggling with seasonal depression. This mood disorder was formally known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). It typically occurs during the fall and winter, when daylight hours grow shorter and colder weather keeps us indoors.

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HIV Update, Nurses’ Insights on Medication Safety: Recommended Reading in AJN’s December Issue

AJN Off the Charts

The December issue of AJN is now live. World AIDS Day is commemorated on December 1 (see On the Cover ). In this issue, you’ll find several articles related to HIV/AIDS: In his editorial, “Ending the HIV Epidemic,” editor-in-chief Carl A. Kirton discusses his work in HIV/AIDS nursing, beginning early in his career—and early in the pandemic—in New York City.

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8 Books as Holiday Gift Ideas for Nurses and Nursing Students

Daily Nurse

Educational books can make excellent holiday gifts for nurses and nursing students. However, with so many titles to choose from, it can take time to determine where to start. Fortunately, Daily Nurse has compiled a list of eight great books written by nurses and healthcare professionals, making it easier to find the perfect gift. 1. Nurse Making Policy : From Beside to Boardroom This book is perfect for: Nurse leaders interested in advancing health policy. 2.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals In patients receiving high concentrations of supplemental O2, nitrogen in the alveoli is replaced by O2. If O2 is absorbed into the blood faster than it is replaced, the volume of the alveoli will decrease and absorptive atelectasis can occur.

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Voices: Erica Gregory, SVP and GM of Revenue Cycle Management, Netsmart

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by Netsmart. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Erica Gregory, SVP and GM of Revenue Cycle Management, Netsmart, to discuss how back office automation powers an efficient revenue cycle and the ways that automation can address trends that hospice care professionals are witnessing. Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today?

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Shauna Johnson

Minority Nurse

Shauna Johnson is a registered nurse at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center (LHAAMC) in Annapolis, Maryland, and exemplifies the meaning of resilience. She worked as a tech for LHAAMC more than ten years ago, but then life got in the way. After her mom died of breast cancer, she had to take care of her two brothers (who were 7 and 13 at the time).

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Use It or Lose It: My Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis Was a Wakeup Call

Nurse.com

I was a young stay-at-home mom in my early 30s when a series of mysterious ailments began to rattle my world. After several months of testing, I finally had a diagnosis — multiple sclerosis. I was devastated when I was bluntly told that I would die from MS. Soon, I sank into a yearlong funk. Laura Langham-Sotoodeh, RN On a quiet morning while sitting with my family doctor, he gently said, “You need to choose where you will be in three to five years.

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Heartwarming Holiday Gifts Nurses Will Love

Daily Nurse

Many nurses are graduating around the holiday season, which means there can be a lot of crossover for holiday gifts for nurses and graduation gifts for nurses as well. Many people need help deciding what the perfect gift for someone can be. Luckily, at Daily Nurse , we’ve listed some of our favorite nurse-approved presents for our ultimate gift guide.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Preoxygenation prior to endotracheal intubation is one of the most important aspects of emergency airway management. The goal of preoxygenation is to replace all nitrogen in the lungs with oxygen.

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Achieving Person-Centered Care in Hospice: Keys and Best Practices

Hospice News

Person-centered care is becoming increasingly important in all care settings, as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services continues to prioritize value-based care and individual care outcomes. In hospice care, this approach is in some ways even more crucial due to the nature of serving each individual at the end of his or her life. What is person-centered care?

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Nurse Leadership in Rural Health Research: An Opportunity

The Nurse Break

We are excited to bring you an interview with Hannah Bek who is a rural generalist registered nurse and research fellow with Deakin Rural Health (a University Department of Rural Health funded by the Australian Government’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training program ). Hannah Beks is a passionate advocate for redressing health inequity experienced by rural communities.

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What You Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: What People Should Know National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. However, early detection and treatment can improve survival rates significantly.

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Nurse Advocates to Follow on Social Media

Daily Nurse

Social media is everywhere now, but more often than not, we find ourselves trapped in reading negative news stories or following toxic accounts that make us feel frustrated about ourselves or the world around us. It’s hard to unplug from social media, so why not follow nurses posting about their nursing journey? Here are nurses’ social media accounts about humor, nursing, and mental health; you might find someone you can relate to or laugh with.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The primary advantage of the Venturi mask system is that FiO2 can be precisely controlled between 21% and 35% for patients who may not tolerate a higher or imprecise FiO2.

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VIA Health CEO: Hospices Must Prep for Value-Based Care in 2024

Hospice News

Preparing to work within a value-based payment environment is top of mind for hospice leaders as they look ahead to 2023, Pete Brunnick, CEO of VIA Health Partners, told Hospice News. Formerly Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, VIA Health Partners currently serves 32 counties in North and South Carolina. The nonprofit was established in 1978 as Hospice at Charlotte.

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Tips to Advance Your Career in Healthcare

Caregiver Support Services

The healthcare industry has a huge scope of opportunities and challenges. It can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it’s also considered one of the most physically and emotionally demanding fields to work in. If you have experience caring for anyone, whether as part of your work or a loved one, you understand how difficult it can be. Here are some tips to help you if you’re looking for ways to advance your career in healthcare.

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Breathing New Life into a COPD Care Plan with a Person-Centered Approach

Home Care Pulse

Article Contents: – Introduction – Effective Listening – Valuable Conversations – Shared Decision-Making & Goals – Respect of Choices – Successful Care Planning – Emotional Understanding Article Contents: – Introduction – Effective Listening – Valuable Conversations – Shared Decision-Making & Goals – Respect of Choices – Successful Care Planning – Emotional Understanding Share: We’re Home Care

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Texas Nurse Shawntay Harris Makes History as First Black Woman Inducted into Academy of Emergency Nurses

Daily Nurse

Shawntay Harris is a nurse from Killeen, Texas, and founder of Eminent CPR , who recently became the first Black woman inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses. Harris started her nursing career 23 years ago because she wanted to help people. She worked as an emergency nurse, then in 2006, opened Eminent CPR, a facility where people can learn CPR to help train others.

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Celebrating 26 Years of Compassionate In-Home Care

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

A Milestone of Commitment: Freedom Home Care’s 26th Anniversary As the demand for in-home care continues to rise, Freedom Home Care is proud to celebrate its 26th anniversary. For over a quarter-century, we’ve been dedicated to serving clients and their families throughout the North Shore and the greater Chicagoland area with unwavering commitment.

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How Providers Can Develop a Culture of Integrative Palliative Care 

Hospice News

Integrative palliative care is growing popular among patients as well as providers seeking non-pharmacological methods of controlling symptoms and improving quality of life. These types of programs involve a range of complementary therapies, including aromatherapy, massage, acupuncture, dietary changes and mindfulness-based treatments, among others.

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What You Should Know About Pancreatic Cancer

AT Home Care & Hospice

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: What People Should Know National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in the United States, with a five-year survival rate of just 10%. However, early detection and treatment can improve survival rates significantly.

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I want something more in 2024! Create your ’20 for 2024′ list.

Happy Healthy Caregiver

It’s back! The FUN annual activity my family and I have been doing for the past six years. The name changes slightly every year, but the concept is the same. I first heard about this idea on one of my favorite podcasts. I’ve adopted it and encouraged my family and the Happy Healthy Caregiver community … I want something more in 2024! Create your ’20 for 2024′ list.

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Columbia Nursing Study Demonstrates the Need for Verbal Communication Data in Home Health Care

Daily Nurse

A new study reveals the importance of integrating patient-nurse verbal communication data into patient risk identification models for home health care. Results from the research published in the Journal of American Medical Informatics Association (JAMIA) have the potential to revolutionize how healthcare providers assess and manage high-risk patients.

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The Emotional Rollercoaster: Navigating the Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents

Seasons Hospice

The Evolving Landscape As the demographics of the global population undergo a significant shift, with people living longer than ever before, the responsibilities associated with caring for aging parents have evolved considerably. The dynamics of caregiving have transformed from the traditional models of past generations. This article explores how caring for aging parents has changed over time and delves into the challenges that make this task increasingly complex in the contemporary world.

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Reducing the Administrative Burden: A Win-Win for Hospice Care

Hospice News

Hospice providers are leveraging technology to build greater efficiency into their workflows and, in turn, aid with recruitment and retention. Providers have increasingly sought methods for streamlining clinical teams’ administrative tasks, for instance, including time spent on documentation. This lean toward efficiency reflects larger trends in the industry as the labor pool dwindles.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The Venturi mask is a titratable oxygen delivery device that is widely available, though it is used more frequently in the inpatient and intensive care unit setting than in the emergency department.

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