Fri.Apr 19, 2024

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Lawmakers Mull Bills to Ensure Hospice, Home Health Worker Safety

Hospice News

Lawmakers in Connecticut and Vermont have recently introduced legislation aimed at protecting hospice and home health workers. Some stakeholders worry that the laws may impact care continuity among vulnerable homebound terminally ill populations lacking end-of-life support. Legislators in Vermont recently passed an act related to mental health response service guidelines and social service provider safety, which include community-based hospice providers and home health workers.

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Ep. 29 - An Inside Look at the Diversity in Health Care Video Series

HPNA podcast

In this episode, we welcome Komal Patel Murali, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, Chair of the HPNA DEIB Committee, and a panel of experts who provide an inside look at the Diversity in Health Care video series. The panel includes Dr. Leah Rosenberg, Dr. Rushil Patel, Reverend Katherine Engel, and Raniah El-Gendi. Listen to hear Dr. Murali ask the panel about their contributions to the video series and discuss the importance of providing interculturally sensitive care.

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Increasing Hospice CAHPS Scores Through Enhanced Caregiver Training

Hospice News

Improving education and training for family caregivers may give hospices’ quality scores a boost. Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake has introduced a standardized caregiver training program designed to enhance the work they had previously done in this area. After a review of scientific literature, it became clear that nationally, caregiver training was spotty, and this affected families’ perceptions of the care their loved one received, Monica Ferebee, clinical manager of hospice at Hospic

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The amount of energy required for cardioversion varies with the type of dysrhythmia, the degree of metabolic derangement and the configuration and thickness of the chest wall.

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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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Sierra Community Care, Mettle Health Partner on Guiding Palliative Care, Hospice Decision-Making

Hospice News

Sierra Community Palliative Care is partnering with Mettle Health to help patients and families navigate potentially life-changing health care decisions. Sierra is the palliative care arm of California-based Hospice of the Foothills, designed to care for nonterminal patients who have serious or chronic conditions. It seeks to aid with symptom management, prevent unnecessary ER visits, relieve primary care doctors from dealing with high-level pain and give patients the opportunity to voice their