Fri.Nov 03, 2023

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Proposed California Bill Aims For $25 Health Care Worker Minimum Wage

Hospice News

Recently proposed legislation in California may raise minimum wages to $25 per hour among health care workers in the state. Sen. Maria Elena Durazo (D-Calif.) recently introduced a bill that would establish five separate minimum wage schedules for health care employees. If enacted, the bill would instill incremental payroll hikes among workers during the next decade, with deadlines to meet the $25 per hour threshold varying by health care setting, as well as an organization’s staff and patient p

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An Evidence-based Approach to Improving Nurse Mental Health 

Daily Nurse

At 22 years old, I became a charge nurse on a 27-bed step down unit at a large metropolitan hospital. The job demands were intense, and I regularly saw critically ill patients, distressed family members, and other difficult situations that I had little time, emotional bandwidth, or support to process. This experience drove me to join Trusted Health , where I work with a team to identify workforce solutions that make nursing a more sustainable career.

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Value-Based Payment Models Driving Nonprofit Hospice Affiliations

Hospice News

As hospices prepare for Medicare Advantage, more nonprofits are finding that creating partnerships or entering affiliations will better position themselves for payer negotiations. Nonprofit hospice affiliations have surged in 2022 and 2023. This is in addition to the creation of several regional collaborative networks and the formation of new Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs).

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The Role of Hospice Nursing in End-of-Life Care

Diversity Nursing

Understanding Hospice Care Hospice care is a specialized type of care that focuses on providing comfort and support to individuals who are nearing the end of their lives. It is designed to help patients maintain their dignity and quality of life during this challenging time. Hospice care can be provided in various settings, including the patient's home, a hospice facility, or a hospital.

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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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Research Identifies the Most Essential Components of Palliative Care Programs

Hospice News

Standardized interdisciplinary team meetings, volunteer involvement and early intervention are among the beneficial components of community-based palliative care, a new study has found. Worldwide, providers that leverage these strategies, along with robust clinician and public education programs, achieve better outcomes, including more deaths occurring in the home, reduced hospitalizations and improved patient and family satisfaction, according to a study published in the journal Age and Ageing.

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Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Improves Health Equity, Offers Specialized Training with New HRSA Grant

Minority Nurse

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing has received a four-year, $2.8 million Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Bureau of Health Workforce grant for a primary care nurse practitioner residency program that will recruit, train, and retain primary care providers with a passion for helping rural and underserved communities. Associate Professor Pam Jones, BSN’81, MSN’92, DNP’13, FAAN, is the grant’s project director, with Associate Professor Christian Ketel, DNP’14, FNAP, serving

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When to Know It’s Time to Consider Hospice Care

Hospice Promise

How will you know it’s time to consider hospice care? Discussing the topic of death with loved ones can be incredibly difficult. Hospice care is not about giving up. It’s about providing patients and their families with choices that will help them find comfort and peace. Our team acts as a guide every step of the way, supporting you and your loved ones as you prepare for this next stage.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Hyperventilation (increased RR, decreased PETCO2) results in a low-amplitude and narrow capnogram. Classic hypoventilation (decreased RR, increased PETCO2) results in a high-amplitude and wide capnogram.

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Rhythms of Spiritual Care in Hospice

Hospice Chaplaincy

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