Hospice News
JULY 19, 2023
The incidence of end-stage heart failure is expected to rise throughout the next decade, and hospices are preparing to serve those patients when they become eligible. The number of people who suffer from heart failure is expected to rise by 46% between 2012 and 2023, the American Heart Association (AHA) reported. However, hospice utilization remains relatively low for those patients.
EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
JULY 19, 2023
In November 2022 the EU opened a call for non-government organsations working in the field of healthcare to submit applications for operating grants. The grants are to support the work of the NGO’s that contributes to the EU4Health programme. The EU4Health program is a comprehensive initiative launched by the European Union (EU) to enhance and safeguard the health of its citizens.
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Hospice News
JULY 19, 2023
Evolving demographic and economic forces have placed palliative care among the nation’s fastest growing health care sectors. Interest in the palliative care market has spiked in recent years, partly due to the value proposition these services offer to patients, families, providers and payers alike, according to Fred Bentley, managing director at health care consulting firm ATI Advisory.
Minority Nurse
JULY 19, 2023
Nurses with disabilities find the nursing industry offers excellent career paths that help them fulfill their goals, regardless of disability. Whether nurses have a disability before they enter the workforce or become disabled after their licensure, they are needed to fill jobs and help broaden the diversity of the nursing workforce, says Karen McCulloh RN, BS , co-founder and co-director of the National Organization of Nurses with Disabilities (NOND).
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Hospice News
JULY 19, 2023
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) subsidiary Optum Health recently tapped Dr. Amar Desai as its new CEO. The change in leadership comes on the heels of Optum Health’s growing presence in the hospice and home health landscape. The company has acquired two of the nation’s largest providers — LHC Group and Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) — with price tags that reached $5.4 billion and $ 3.3 billion , respectively.
Accessible Home Health Care
JULY 19, 2023
As summer peaks, the biggest concern for our senior loved ones centers on the heat and humidity levels. We still want to go outside and enjoy the fresh air, but not being aware of the weather could do more harm than good to our loved one’s health. We can enjoy the outside in many ways while being aware of how the heat affects our senior family members.
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Daily Nurse
JULY 19, 2023
After losing her brother and witnessing the gift of life he gave to others through organ donation, Jessica Borden, RN, BSN, found a new calling to help others in their time of need. The loss of her brother changed her life forever, and now Borden is a heart transplant coordinator at Memorial Hermann Health Systems in Houston, Texas. Daily Nurse is proud to recognize Jessica Borden as our Nurse of the Week , honoring the 10th anniversary of her brother’s passing and journey to become a transpla
AJN Off the Charts
JULY 19, 2023
I’ve been fascinated by death as long as I remember. Just before I turned eight, my Grampa Lewis died. The event left a lasting impression on me. He had gone to the hospital, puffy and deteriorating from kidney disease, at age 56. I remember that Dad parked the station wagon with faux wood paneling in the hospital lot and we all got out and stood there in cold December sunlight.
Diversity Nursing
JULY 19, 2023
Although technology could never replace compassion and human interaction, it can significantly improve and streamline processes and procedures to ensure patients receive the best quality care. Healthcare technologies can make patient care better, easier, and more efficient, especially with a large patient load. Here are some current healthcare technologies you should get to know to help better provide Nursing care to your patients.
Today's Caregiver
JULY 19, 2023
I received a call this week from a gentleman from Philadelphia. I remember him from a previous phone call a few years ago. He is a dedicated caregiver for his wife who is living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Nurse Nacole
JULY 19, 2023
** ANSWERS ** 75 mL = 44 mL 33 mL = 22 mL 11.5 mL = 11 mL 11,000,000 units / 1,000 mL = 11,000 units/mL 11,000/250,000 = 0.044 x 1,000 = 44 mL 11,000/500,000 = 0.022 x 1,000 = 22 mL 11,000/1,000,000 = 0.
Minority Nurse
JULY 19, 2023
Blake Lynch, aka Nurse Blake , loves caring for and helping patients and caring for and helping fellow nurses. As a popular nursing influencer, internationally touring comedian, healthcare advocate, and keynote speaker, Nurse Blake uses humor to bring nurses together. Working in trauma centers around the country, Nurse Blake started posting original comedy videos aimed at his profession to cope with the stress of his nursing job.
Nurse Nacole
JULY 19, 2023
Category: Psychiatric Nursing The manifestation of excessive serotonin, which is potentially life-threatening, is termed serotonin syndrome. Signs and symptoms include heat stroke, vascular collapse, fever and tachycardia.
Melodia Hospice
JULY 19, 2023
People frequently confuse hospice care with palliative care. In actuality, hospice care incorporates palliative care. However, they can be provided as discrete services. Hospice vs. Palliative Care Definitions Hospice Care Definition Hospice care is defined as comfort care (as opposed to curative care) for terminally ill patients with a prognosis of six months or less … Is Palliative Care the Same as Hospice?
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