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Making every word count: The role of AAC in LTC

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

Have you ever reread a text message, wondering if it was taken the wrong way? Or sent an email only to receive no reply, leaving you questioning its tone? We all have, right? Now imagine navigating these communication hurdles without the ability to speak or write fluently. For many individuals we serve who present with chronic, progressive and/or neurological conditions, this is what they face daily.

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Caring for the Unrepresented: A Podcast with Joe Dixon, Timothy Farrell, Yael Zweig

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Many older adults lose decision-making capacity during serious illnesses, and a significant percentage lack family or friends to assist with decisions. These individuals may become unrepresented, meaning they lack the capacity to make a specific medical decision, do not have an advance directive for that decision, and do not have a surrogate to help.

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Hospice Organizations File Lawsuit to Halt Special Focus Program

Hospice News

A group of hospice providers and state associations have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over the implementation of the Special Focus Program (SFP). The organizations filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Texas-Houston Division. The plaintiffs include: Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice, Indiana Association for Home & Hospice Care, Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina, South Caro

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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge. Let's take a look at how Nursing is transforming healthcare by embracing and promoting diversity.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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In Home Care in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pasco County, Holiday, FL and Surrounding Areas

Bayshore Care Home

Why In Home Care Is The Best For Ailing Patients? In-home care is often the most beneficial option for ailing patients because it provides personalized, comfortable, and holistic support. The post In Home Care in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pasco County, Holiday, FL and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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WTWH Healthcare Announces the Winners of the Inaugural Prism Awards

Hospice News

WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media, LLC company, is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Prism Awards. This program honors individuals and organizations that have demonstrated exemplary achievements in the areas of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB), Environmental Sustainability & Social Stewardship. The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Champion Award honors individuals who have championed DEIB in ways that have resulted in demonstrable progress withi

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing True electromechanical dissociation is the result of a primary disorder of electromechanical coupling in myocardial cells. It often is associated with abnormal automaticity and conduction, resulting in bradycardia and a wide QRS complex.

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Finding Peace in Difficult Times

Hospice Promise

Facing a life-limiting illness is never easy, but finding peace is possible. At Hospice Promise, we provide compassionate care to support your physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Holistic Care: Comfort and dignity for patients and families. Emotional Support: Guidance to ease fear and anxiety. Spiritual Care: Prayer and reflection for those who find strength in faith.

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Global Challenges Persist in Bringing Hospice Care to Incarcerated Populations

Hospice News

Swelling incarcerated aging populations with unmet end-of-life care needs are straining prison systems worldwide. Recent research has uncovered some of the common strategies to address the issue that are being employed across the globe. More countries have adopted peer caregiving as a way to provide improved support for terminally ill incarcerated individuals, according to researcher Barry Ashpole.

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Signed into Law 

Daily Nurse

Championed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) for many years and a key legislative priority for the association in 2024, the Emergency Medical Services for Children program will continue to support emergency departments after President Biden signed the bill reauthorizing EMSC’s funding through 2029. The program is critical, as it has been for four decades, as it is the only federal program dedicated to improving emergency care for children.

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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.