Hospice News
MARCH 11, 2025
The federal government must invest further in home-based care, Empath Health CEO Jonathan Fleece told lawmakers at a hearing with the U.S. House of Representatives Ways & Means Health Subcommittee. Fleece was among several post-acute care leaders who appeared at the hearing, representing home health, hospice, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation hospitals and other stakeholders.
Nurse Nacole
MARCH 11, 2025
Category: Fundamentals High-dose insulin improves cardiac output significantly in beta-blocker toxicity from an increase in stroke volume more than heart rate. Dosing of high-dose insulin in humans successfully treated ranges from 0.5 to 22U/kg/hr.
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Hospice News
MARCH 11, 2025
Hospices may be seeing a growing need for trauma-informed bereavement services on the horizon. Shaping their grief support programs with this trend in mind will be pivotal to hospices ability to expand the depth and reach of their services. This is according to Chloe Bishop, bereavement and social work supervisor at Maryland-based Frederick Health Hospice.
Daily Nurse
MARCH 11, 2025
The National Sleep Foundation has designated March 9-15 as National Sleep Awareness Week to highlight the importance of sleep for healthy, everyday living. Sleep is essential for our physical well-being, with benefits like getting sick less often and reducing stress throughout the day. However, about one in three Americans don’t get enough sleep each night, and this can lead to physical and mental health issues and even injuries.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Hospice News
MARCH 11, 2025
A key component of palliative care is understanding that chronic conditions may not be cured, but rather need to be managed, sometimes for many years. Pharmacological drugs have their limitations and they have side effects. They’re not effective in a lot of conditions, especially toward the end of life or in chronic illness care, said Dr. William Collins, associate director of the Palliative Care Institute at Western Washington University.
Changing Lives Podcast
MARCH 11, 2025
Free Advance Care Planning Seminar at Hospice Quinte Planning ahead is an important step to ensure your health care wishes are respected when you can no longer speak for yourself. An Advance Care Plan helps ensure that your values, beliefs, and decisions are understood by your loved ones and health care providers. This seminar is an opportunity to learn about advance care planning, understand important terms, and take the necessary steps to plan for the future with confidence.
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AT Home Care & Hospice
MARCH 11, 2025
Every April, we take time to recognize Patient Experience Week, a vital healthcare observance that highlights the commitment of providers, caregivers, and referral partners in delivering compassionate, high-quality care. For those of us in hospice care, this week is a special opportunity to express gratitude for the invaluable collaboration of medical professions like you – The post Honoring Our Partners During Patient Experience Week appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
MARCH 11, 2025
Every April, we take time to recognize Patient Experience Week, a vital healthcare observance that highlights the commitment of providers, caregivers, and referral partners in delivering compassionate, high-quality care. For those of us in hospice care, this week is a special opportunity to express gratitude for the invaluable collaboration of medical professions like you – The post Honoring Our Partners During Patient Experience Week appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.
Minority Nurse
MARCH 11, 2025
A new study from George Washington University researchers highlights the critical need for disaggregating data on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations in the U.S. health workforce to better understand representation disparities and reduce health disparities. Although the AANHPI population comprises over 50 ethnicities and speaks more than 100 languages, research and policies usually present them as a unified group.
Hospice Promise
MARCH 11, 2025
Spring is a time for renewal and creating memories. Here are 6 different ways families can bond this spring: 1⃣ Plant flowers in a garden together 2⃣ Make and enjoy a favorite family recipe 3⃣ Go for a long walk together 4⃣ Watch the sunrise or sunset 5⃣ Create a family scrapbook 6⃣ Take new Spring family photos Whats on your spring bucket list?
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
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