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How Palliative Providers Can Improve Transitions of Care

Hospice News

To ensure smooth care transitions for patients with serious illnesses, palliative providers must tread carefully, collaborating not only with patients and their families but also with other health care providers and community resources to provide holistic support. These types of collaborations help to maintain patient safety, quality and continuity of care, and helps ensure that patients are receiving appropriate and timely interventions.

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Telestroke Consults Expedite Care for Rural Patients

Daily Nurse

Minutes matter when a patient may have had a stroke, but being far from a physician with advanced training in neurology no longer needs to be a barrier to rapid diagnosis and intervention thanks to telestroke programs designed to improve access to the limited number of specialists, regardless of the geographic isolation of patients who may have experienced a stroke.

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Technological Sophistication Essential to Recruiting a ‘Gen Z’ Hospice Workforce

Hospice News

As more members of “Gen Z” come into the hospice workforce, employers will need to adapt to their unique perspectives, needs and priorities in order to maximize recruitment and retention. Gen Z includes individuals born between 1997 and 2025, according to the Pew Research Center. This generation is coming of age in a very different environment than their Baby Boomer, Generation X and Millennial predecessors, and this has shaped their attitudes and behaviors in the workplace.

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Keys To a Fulfilling Nursing Career

Diversity Nursing

A fulfilling Nursing career is often characterized by a combination of personal satisfaction, professional growth, and a positive impact on patients and the healthcare system. It is a profession that requires dedication, empathy, and a genuine passion for patient care. Nurses who find joy in helping patients, improving their health, and providing emotional support tend to be more satisfied in their roles.

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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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Compassus Expands Services, Footprint Via Ascension Saint Thomas Partnership

Hospice News

Compassus has launched home health services and expanded its central Tennessee footprint through a new collaboration with its joint venture partner Ascension Saint Thomas. The joint venture, Ascension at Home, has existed for several years. Three years ago, Compassus took on the role of overseeing staff and the home-based care services they provide.

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HCP’s Sarah Dirks Named to NCAL Board of Directors

Home Care Pulse

Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. H CP is pleased to recognize Sarah Dirks, EVP of Business Development, who was recently appointed to the Board of Directors for the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). NCAL, an integral part of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), plays a crucial role in advocating for and supporting the assisted living community through national ini

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October Staff Member of the Month: Lauriann Mosillami

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

As we step into the vibrant colors of autumn, Freedom Home Care is delighted to shine the spotlight on our October Staff Member of the Month, Lauriann Mosillami. Lauriann is a valued member of our Finance Department, where she serves as a dedicated Staff Accountant. Her journey to this role is nothing short of inspiring, and her commitment to both her work and her family is truly commendable.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals CO2 monitors measure gas concentration or partial pressure by using one of two configurations, depending on the sensor's location: mainstream or sidestream. Mainstream measure CO2 directly from the airway at the proximal end of the ETT.

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October Staff Member of the Month: Lauriann Mosillami

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Introduction As we step into the vibrant colors of autumn, Freedom Home Care is delighted to shine the spotlight on our October Staff Member of the Month, Lauriann Mosillami. Lauriann is a valued member of our Finance Department, where she serves as a dedicated Staff Accountant. Her journey to this role is nothing short of inspiring, and her commitment to both her work and her family is truly commendable.

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Changing Lives Podcast

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