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Say Goodbye to Stress: 8 Tips to Tackle Exam Anxiety

Daily Nurse

Exams can be stressful! This may be due to feeling the pressure to perform or fear that you will forget everything you learned once the exam is in front of you. While a certain level of anxiety or nervousness before an exam is normal, an excessive amount may lead to problems with recalling information, difficulty concentrating, and reduced overall exam performance.

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Signs It Might Be Time to Consider Hospice Care

Hospice Promise

Here are 3 signs it may be time to consider Hospice care: Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits Noticeable decline in daily function or mobility Pain or symptoms that are hard to manage at home Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life—not giving up. We’re here to help talk through the options, judgment-free. The post Signs It Might Be Time to Consider Hospice Care appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing In addition to antiarrhythmic administration for the treatment of ventricular tachycardia, correction of electrolyte abnormalities and discontinuation of offending agents should be performed concurrently.

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‘Profound Disparities’ Fueling Greater Palliative Spiritual Care Innovation

Hospice News

Palliative care models are increasingly deepening the integration of a more diverse range of spiritual support, but reimbursement obstacles are stymieing innovative progress. This is according to Sarah Byrne-Martelli, palliative care researcher at the Center for Aging & Serious Illness at Massachusetts General Hospital. She previously served as senior chaplain for the hospital’s division of palliative care and geriatric medicine.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Why You Can’t Buy Real Home Care Marketing in a Box

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

You can buy pre-packaged snacks, assemble-it-yourself furniture, and even subscription boxes for your dog. But building trust with families in crisis? That doesn’t come in a kit. As automation and plug-and-play solutions seem to be taking over, it’s tempting to believe that marketing for a home care agency can be as easy as signing up for a pre-packaged service.

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Hospice Quality Concerning in Assisted Living Facilities

Hospice News

Patients receiving hospice in one of the most common end-of-life care settings may not be receiving adequate services. Researchers from Ohio University and the University of Rochester recently examined Medicare claims and Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) data of 51,303 assisted living residents who received hospice care from 2018 to 2019.

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Enhabit’s 3-Pillar Approach to Hospice Growth

Hospice News

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is applying three key strategies to advance their hospice business, including organic growth, de novos and potential acquisitions. The company currently operates nearly twice as many home health locations than hospice sites. Consequently, their de novo and M&A strategies are weighted more towards hospice, with the goal of co-locating their two businesses, according to CFO Ryan Solomon.

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Variability of sedation practices in palliative care unit in France: a six units retrospective analysis

BMC Palliative Care

Palliative sedation is the monitored use of medications intended to reduce consciousness to relieve the burden of otherwise intractable suffering. Since 2016, the French Leonetti-Claeys law has granted patient.

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This Mountain Sanctuary Is Charting a New Path in Death Care - Center for Conscious Living & Dying completes one year in operation

SevenPonds Blog

Nestled in a 6-acre swath of the Swannanoa Valley in Appalachian North Carolina, the Center for Conscious Living & Dying (CCLD) offers something invaluable for free: community. Powered by nearly 300 volunteers, the center provides end-of-life care in the comfort … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Mountain Sanctuary Is Charting a New Path in Death Care appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.

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Care at Home News Review

NHPCO

Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post Care at Home News Review appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.