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Stoneridge Hospice Owner Rollie Seebert: Hospices Help Address the ‘Demographic Tsunami’

Hospice News

Arizona-based Stoneridge Hospice launched services in 2020 with an aim to address a swelling aging population’s growing need for end-of-life care. Building the foundation for quality hospice care delivery during a global pandemic came with hurdles that were difficult, but not impossible, to overcome, according to Rollie Seebert, owner and executive manager of Stoneridge Hospice.

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Crafting Care: Exploring the Therapeutic Benefits for Seniors

Community Home Health Care

Join Us in the Celebration of National Craft Month with Springtime Creativity March is not only a month that welcomes new beginnings and the vibrancy of spring, but it also marks National Craft Month ! This is the perfect time to celebrate creativity and self-expression. Did you know that crafting is beneficial to seniors? Benefits of Crafting for Seniors Mental Stimulation : Engaging in crafts stimulates the brain, promoting cognitive function and memory retention.

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Top Nursing Certifications: More Than CPR

Daily Nurse

Nursing is among the most demanding and critical jobs in the healthcare industry. To provide the best care to patients, nurses must continuously enhance their skills and expand their knowledge. While CPR is a vital credential for all healthcare professionals, there are other certifications you can obtain as a nurse to further your expertise. Today, we will look at ten certifications that can help your career.

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Caregivers Can Master Self-care With These Simple Lifestyle Changes

Caregiver Support Services

In a world where caregivers give so much of themselves, it’s crucial to remember the importance of self-care. You are the backbone of care, providing unwavering support and compassion daily. Yet, to sustain this level of care, looking and feeling your best isn’t just beneficial; it’s essential. This article, presented by Caregiver Support Services , delves into strategies that empower you to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your caregiving responsibilities.

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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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The Ultimate Spring Bucket List To Help Nurses Recharge

Diversity Nursing

Whether you're a Nurse dealing with the daily stresses of the healthcare profession or simply looking for ways to unwind and recharge, this list of activities is designed to help you make the most of the spring season. From outdoor yoga sessions to mindful walks in nature, each suggestion is aimed at promoting relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall well-being.

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7 Nonprofit Hospices Form Integrity Care Partners Palliative Care Venture

Hospice News

A group of seven nonprofit hospices has launched a palliative care organization branded as Integrity Care Partners. The founding organizations are each members of the Texas Nonprofit Hospice Alliance, a regional collaborative of which Integrity Care Partners is an extension. The partnerships’ seven initial members include Community Healthcare of Texas, Hospice Austin, Home Hospice of Grayson County, the Hospice of East Texas, Hospice of El Paso, Hospice in the Pines and Hospice of Wichita Falls.

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Unlocking the Power of Your Personal Brand: Why Nurses Need to Take Control of Their Professional Image

Minority Nurse

Whether you know it or not, you have a brand. Like it or not, YOU ARE THE BRAND! One way to check out your personal brand is to google yourself and see what pops up. You may be surprised. If you do not create your brand, it may develop on its own. Research demonstrates that 94% of recruiters will search for a candidate online. Career Builder found that 70% of employers said they use social media to screen their candidates and are less likely to interview a candidate they cannot find online.

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Improving Patient Throughput: Recommended Reading in AJN’s April Issue

AJN Off the Charts

The April issue of AJN is now live. How can an acuity-adaptable model improve patient throughput and care? This month’s Original Research article, “Breaking Through the Bottleneck: Acuity Adaptability in Noncritical Trauma Care,” evaluates the implementation of such a model on a 20-bed noncritical trauma unit, examining the pre- and postimplementation metrics for throughput efficiency, resource utilization, and nursing quality indicators.

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‘What was I made for?’ Navigating the a clinical academic career as an early career researcher.

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This week’s blog is part of the ‘Early Career Researchers'(ECRs) theme. Dr Gearóid Brennan is the Lead Psychiatric Liaison Nurse at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He is an early career researcher, having achieved his PhD in 2021. Gearóid reflects on his journey of being an ECR while maintaining a clinical career and offers some tips to others. It might be because I was a big fan of Barbie the movie, or that I find Billie Eilish’s talented voice piercingly haunting.

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Many Hospices Need to Step Up Disaster Planning

Hospice News

Many hospices may be unprepared to cope with a large-scale disaster or a future pandemic. Operators need to be prepared to deliver care and support their communities’ responses to catastrophic events. Increasingly, this factors into compliance. In 2017, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded a Condition of Participation pertaining to disaster preparedness planning.

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WWII Navy Nurse Alice Darrow Celebrates 105th Birthday, Honored as One of the Last Links to Pearl Harbor

Daily Nurse

Alice Darrow, a former Navy nurse , was honored for her love of life and patriotic commitment to our country as one of the last living links to Pearl Harbor when she celebrated her 105th birthday in Danville, California, surrounded by family, friends, and community members. Darrow was born in 1919 in Paso Robles and enrolled in nursing school after finishing high school.

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Preparing for a Solar Eclipse

Elaine Mansfield

Sky & Telescope / Dennis Di Cicco / 2017 It will probably be cloudy here, because it’s March in the NY Finger Lakes. Still, on the off chance we have a clear day, I prepare for the solar eclipse. My home is near the Path of Totality. Even if clouds are thick and I can’t see details, I’ll probably experience a noticeable change in the light. “Have you read Annie Dillard’s essay “ Total Eclipse” a local friend Tim asks.

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Parkinson's vs Parkinsonism: What's the Difference?

Caring Senior Service

Like the distinction between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease are related terms, but they refer to different concepts. Parkinsonism is an umbrella term that describes a number of conditions with movement symptoms. Parkinson's disease is one of those conditions and is the most common form of Parkinsonism.

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Advancing Your Nursing Career Through Certifications

Minority Nurse

When you earn a nursing degree — an ADN, BSN, MSN, or beyond — you signal to the world that you ’ re a professional who values education and advancing your career. Consistently reaching for increased expertise is a goal for individuals working in almost any discipline, and nurses are no exception. Beyond your formal education, you have other opportunities to expand your knowledge, and certifications are one such avenue for demonstrating dedication to having the most up-to-date, evidence-based in

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Hospitalists More Likely than Specialists to Refer to Hospice

Hospice News

Hospitalized cancer patients have a greater likelihood of receiving a hospice referral from a hospitalist than other physicians, recent research has found. Hospitalist-led services (HS) referred 11.8% of patients to inpatient hospice settings between July 26, 2021 and Jan. 31, 2022, a recent study found. This was a higher rate compared to the 5.8% of patients referred from traditional, oncologist-led services (TS) during the same time period, according to the study’s findings, published in the A

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Advance Care Planning Seminar

Changing Lives Podcast

Click here to Register! Did you know health care decisions can be planned in advance? An advance care plan prepares you for unexpected events. What health care decisions are made when you are no longer capable of making them yourself? Who acts as your Representative or Substitute Decision Maker? What are your values, wishes and beliefs? Learn about these terms, what they mean, and how to answer them in the seminar.

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The Essence of Residential Care: Creating a Haven for Well-being

Caregiver Support Services

Residential care facilities serve as sanctuaries for individuals who require assistance and support with their daily activities due to various reasons such as aging, disabilities, or medical conditions. In this blog, we delve into the essence of residential care, exploring its significance in fostering well-being and providing a nurturing environment for residents.

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How to make family gatherings more accessible for aging family members

Living Assistance Services

Easter weekend is upon us, and that’s just one of many holidays and special events families gather for throughout the year. These.

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Palace of Care – Sitrep

Palliverse

Photo by Brian McGowan on Unsplash You didn’t have a good night? I couldn’t fall asleep, I can’t remember the first part of the night. Then I had pain, they gave me pain relief and it helped. Then I slept for a few hours. My staff told me you had trouble swallowing your medications. Yeah, it took a while but I was able to take my morning pain medication.

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M&A Volume May Shift From Hospice to Home Health

Hospice News

Though many expect a hospice M&A rebound in 2024, the scales are tipping in favor of home health companies among buyers. Generally, signs point to heightened buyer activity this year, particularly among private equity as interest rates start to come down. After 2023’s slump, PE firms have been sitting on more than $800 million in dry powder, according to data shared with Hospice News by The Braff Group.

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Nursing Informatics: Connecting Tech with Care

Minority Nurse

Are you the tech-savvy nurse on the unit? Do your colleagues seek you out with questions about the quirks of your electronic health record (EHR)? If so, consider turning that know-how into a career in nursing informatics. Leveraging Bedside Experience Nursing informatics reads a definition from the ANA’s Nursing Informatics: Scope and Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition , “ is the specialty that transforms data into needed information and leverages technologies to improve health and health

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Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo 2024

Changing Lives Podcast

Caregivers work tirelessly to ensure the person they’re caring for is as safe and healthy as they can make them. As a result, nearly all of their energy gets put into providing care with the resources they’ve been given, and they don’t necessarily have the time to research some goods or services that might ease some of the more difficult aspects of caregiving.

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Traditions Health of Park Hill, OK Awarded Home Health Accreditation

Traditions Health

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Park Hill, OK has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Park Hill home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Palace of Care – GPS

Palliverse

Photo by Brecht Denil on Unsplash You are the driver, not me. You’re in charge. I’m just here to help you. Think of me as your GPS. I’m here to guide you. To try to make your journey as smooth as possible. I’m going to show you what is up ahead of you. I’ll do my best to anticipate the dangers or obstacles to come. I’m going to present you with options.

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Tele-Palliative Care Benefits Veterans with Cardiac, Pulmonary Diseases

Hospice News

Patients with cardiac and pulmonary conditions see improvements in their quality of life after receiving palliative care via telehealth. A randomized clinical trial with 306 participants who suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure (HF), and interstitial lung disease (ILD) found that palliative telehealth resulted in significant improvements.

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How Health Systems Are Using Technology to Combat Burnout, Improve Nurse Retention

Minority Nurse

Nurse burnout continues to hinder the healthcare system across care settings. Hospital margins are thinning, and allocating resources to nurse retention and engagement is imperative to offset the cost of losing nurses. The average cost of turnover for one bedside RN is $52,350 – which can add up to expenses between $6.6M-$10.5M , according to a recent retention and staffing report stating “ each percent change in RN turnover will cost/save the average hospital an additional $380,600/year.

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How Will I Stay on Time?

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Last week, we took a Soul Break from the pressure of catching up. Rather than feeling like we’re behind, we reflected on how far we’ve come. I ended our Soul Break with this statement and question: You are right on time for what’s next in your life. What is next for you? Let’s take inspiration from that question to create a question that motivates us this week: “How will I stay on time?

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Seriously ill children not getting right care at the end of their life, new research finds

Together for Short Lives

A new report from Together for Short Lives, the UK’s children’s palliative care charity, shows that in many places across the UK, families caring for seriously ill child cannot access the palliative and end of life care they need: Only a third of local areas in England are meeting the required standard for 24/7 end […] The post Seriously ill children not getting right care at the end of their life, new research finds appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Palace of Care – Operational Success?

Palliverse

Photo by Edu Lauton on Unsplash Our patient was reviewed by the surgeon in our inpatient unit. It was kind of the doctor to see him at our hospice. Our patient and his wife were able to discuss everything with the surgeon and he left them to think about the proposed operation. They talked about this with a number of our staff and then discussed it with me.

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Sierra Community Palliative Care Reaps Rewards of Dignity Health Collaboration

Hospice News

A collaboration between a Dignity Health hospital and Sierra Community Palliative Care promises to be a winning combination with far-reaching results for the larger community. In early 2024 Dignity Health Sierra Nevada Memorial awarded Hospice of the Foothills in Nevada County, California, a generous $94,000 grant for its subsidiary Sierra Community Palliative Care.

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Is It Time for Companion Senior Care in Rockville?

Comfort Home Care

As our loved ones age, the question of how best to support their needs becomes increasingly important. Since most Rockville, MD, seniors prefer to age in place, companion care has never been more in demand. Companion in-home care provides non-medical support and companionship, helping seniors maintain a high quality of life. But how do you know when it’s the right time to consider companion senior care?

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The Math: The Cost of Caregiving to Communities

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

When we do the math and tally the cost of caregiving to communities, we understand the importance of investing in caregiving support programs. After my parents died, I went back out into the world. I traveled to conferences, shopped at stores and spent money at restaurants. I did what I stopped doing when my caregiving experience intensified four years ago.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Defibrillation is an emergency procedure performed to terminate ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation is a potentially lethal, but survivable, rhythm commonly found in victims of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Palace of Care – Making the Appointment

Palliverse

Photo by Wilhelm Gunkel on Unsplash Hey, how you doing? Good. You? Good thanks. I need to tell you about my patient. They’re very unwell, I think they might only have days left to live. Right, the cancer effect? Yeah, it’s causing liver failure and has made them confused. I’m not sure if they’ll be able to talk to you clearly. I think they won’t live long enough to make it through the assessment process.

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How Sales and Marketing Compensation Can Get Hospices Into Hot Water

Hospice News

Regulators are taking a closer look at how hospices pay their marketing and outreach workforces to curb fraudulent activity tied to referral streams. Federal and state regulatory agencies have systems in place to detect fraud, waste and abuse in hospice, and some are honing on oversight of sales, marketing and outreach staff payment arrangements, according to Ellen Persons, shareholder at Polsinelli Law Firm.

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Mastering the Art of Creating a Sustainable Routine Beyond Nursing

Daily Nurse

Creating a routine looks different for everyone and isn’t always what people see on social media. It certainly doesn’t have to look perfect, and most people make mistakes before finding what helps them manage their everyday lives. You might want to eat healthier, take a walk after work , or remember to do a particular chore. Whatever it is, maintaining a dependable routine can be tricky with a busy work schedule, but not impossible.

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