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Amazon Reportedly Bids to Acquire Signify Health

Hospice News

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is reportedly bidding to acquire value-based care platform Signify Health (NYSE: SGNY), which provides tech-enabled home health and complex care management services, among others. Signify partners with payers and health systems to offer home-based care. The company’s complex care management program mirrors the interdisciplinary palliative care model, including symptom management, addressing psychosocial needs, advance care planning, and social determinants of health.

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Understanding Nurses Experiencing Moral Injury

Nurse.com

What was frequently confused as burnout in previous years has recently been accurately identified as moral injury for nurses. Burnout, an occupational phenomenon (not a medical condition), results from chronic workplace stress, is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, increased mental distancing from one’s work or cynicism about work, and reduced professional efficacy.

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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

Hospice News

The hospice chaplain shortage is reaching a tipping point. As they work to recruit and retain their chaplain labor force, hospices are contending with a barrage of issues that also can impact patient access. Hospice chaplains are being asked to do more with less time and resources available, which can adversely affect the quality of spiritual care, according to Saul Ebema, president of Illinois-based Hospice Chaplaincy.

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9 Simple Nursing School Tips Help You Succeed in Your Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Nursing school is a rewarding but challenging experience. You must struggle to balance work and other important aspects of your life. You still have unread texts and exams to deal with while doing all of this. Most of the time, it appears that everything is happening simultaneously. Nursing school can be overwhelming, and it takes […].

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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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9 Effective Time Management Tips | Caring Senior Service

Caring Senior Service

Time management is a hard skill to master — especially for adults trying to manage multiple responsibilities. Between work, kids, and potentially caring for aging parents, there’s a lot to juggle. But effective time management can help you stay on top of your responsibilities. Here are some ways you can leverage time management to get the most out of each day.

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Understanding Nurses Experiencing Moral Injury

Nurse.com

What was frequently confused as burnout in previous years, has recently been accurately identified as moral injury for nurses. Burnout, an occupational phenomenon (not a medical condition), results from chronic workplace stress, is characterized by feelings of exhaustion, increased mental distancing from one’s work or cynicism about work, and reduced professional efficacy.

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Business After Hours Event

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Last Wednesday we hosted the Business After Hours event. As a part of the Berlin community for over 30 years, it’s always a pleasure meeting fellow business owners. Thank you to everyone who attended the Business After Hours this past Wednesday. A special thank you to the @greaternewbritainchamber for giving us this opportunity. The post Business After Hours Event appeared first on Euro-American Connections & Homecare.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The adverse effects associated with ?-blockers depend on their selectivity for ?1 or ?2 receptors. Bronchospasm may be seen in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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Lake Placid Remembrance Gathering

High Peaks Hospice

Please join us for our Lake Placid Remembrance Gathering. Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Write and share memories of your loved one. Learn ways to carry on your loved one’s memory. Enjoy light refreshments. Saturday, September 10th, 2022. 10:30-11:30am. Adirondack Community Church. 2583 Main St. Lake Placid, NY 12946.

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"Showtiming" and Dementia - When Seniors Mislead Their Doctors

Comforcare Home Care

Sometimes elderly patients with dementia refuse to see a doctor for a test or diagnosis or are not being honest with their doctor. It is a frequent problem for many families caring for a parent with dementia. At home seniors can complain of pain but the moment they sit down in a doctor's office, a change occurs. They can become animated and charming, answering all questions properly and reporting no complaints.

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Glens Falls Remembrance Gathering

High Peaks Hospice

Please join us for our Glens Falls Remembrance Gathering. Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Write and share memories of your loved one. Learn ways to carry on your loved one’s memory. Enjoy light refreshments. Saturday, September 17th, 2022. 10:00-11:00am. Crandall Park Pavilion. Off Glen Street in Glens Falls, NY.

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The Nurse as Tireless Patient Advocate

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

As highly respected healthcare professionals who often go above and beyond the call of duty, nurses are natural patient advocates. The nursing process may begin with assessment, but where the rubber hits the road is when nurses go to bat for their patients to make sure they receive the best possible care when they need it most. Photo by @sjobjio on Unsplash.com Protecting the vulnerable What does patient advocacy really mean?

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High Peaks Hospice - Untitled Article

High Peaks Hospice

Come early to enjoy the orchard and their shop and stay to join us at 6:00 pm as we remember and honor those we have lost: Come meet others who have experienced a loss. Lean on each other for support. Write and share memories of your loved one. Learn ways to carry on your loved one’s memory. Enjoy light refreshments. Saturday, October 1st, 2022. 6:00-7:00 PM.

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