Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nearly a year after shying away from becoming an initial public offering (IPO), BrightSpring Health Services Inc. has allegedly re-filed, this time with a much higher valuation. The company, which does not yet have a stock symbol, raised the bar from when it initially filed in October 2021 with a $100 million listing. BrightSpring later withdrew its initial public offering plan the following year in November.

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Life & Death Matters

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

I fully and wholeheartedly support September 30th – Orange Shirt Day – as the national day dedicated to truth and reconciliation in Canada. It’s an invitation and opportunity for every Canadian to publicly acknowledge and honour the thousands of Indigenous children who were forcibly removed from their families and communities and placed in residential schools. […] The post Why I Struggle with Orange Shirt Day appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There’s a story Donnette Threats likes to tell when she thinks about hospice care and the meaning of time. It’s a story about helping clinicians spend more time bedside. As the Director of Product Management – Hospice at Homecare Homebase, Threats thinks often about what drives clinician satisfaction in hospice, and what innovations hospice providers can undergo to deliver that satisfaction.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The awareness of medical professionals for infection control is high. But, the pandemic taught us that an even higher level of vigilance is to control and prevent infection, and disinfecting your scrubs is part of the challenge. One of the fronts of the war on infection is the sterile processing of scrub uniforms worn on the job. Surgical attire needs special attention to ensure that medical professionals are part of the solution and not part of the problem !

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

While the hospice community has generally embraced the concept of a Special Focus Program (SFP) to address quality concerns, some are troubled by the government’ methodology for identifying providers. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) plans to launch the program in 2024, according to language included in the agency’s proposed home health rule for 2024.

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Caring Senior Service

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Caring for a dying loved one is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and emotionally charged experiences one can go through. It's a time when compassion, patience, and understanding are paramount. While it can be emotionally taxing, it can also be a deeply meaningful experience for you and your loved one.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Urology Awareness Month What your patients need to know: Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness of urological diseases and conditions. It is celebrated every September and is a great opportunity to learn more about your urological health and the importance of early detection. What is Urology? Urology is the medical specialty The post Urology Awareness Month appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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AJN Off the Charts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The October issue of AJN is now live. This month’s AJN Reports takes a close look at how artificial intelligence is being used in health care—and why nurses must be involved in its development and implementation. “Current and Emerging Applications of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation” describes the use of this procedure to treat recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection, nursing management of individuals undergoing it, and its future applications.

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Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A Nurse’s life requires a level of selflessness and compassion that is incomparable to most, if not all, other careers. In this demanding and fast-paced world, where caregivers are faced with numerous challenges and responsibilities, the practice of mindfulness has emerged as a valuable tool for maintaining physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Normal respiration briefly decreases systolic blood pressure by approximately 10 mm Hg during inspiration. Pulsus paradoxus occurs when there is a greater than 12 mm Hg decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Ashley Merida BSN, RN is the president of the Phoenix chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and talked with Minority Nurse recently to help mark Hispanic Heritage Month, held annually from September 15 to October 15. She says the organization’s advocacy for nursing in general and Hispanic nurses in particular has been a building block for her personal and professional growth.

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Photo by Andrej Lišakov on Unsplash It is important for me to do the right thing for my patients. In order to do this I need to know them well enough to know what the right thing for them is. I have my own ideas but they might be completely wrong or completely against what they think is right for them. I have to be careful not to fall into the trap of thinking that I know better than the person themselves.

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The Nurse Break

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By The Nurse Break Read other Rural and Remote Nursing Interviews and Articles HERE. Arnhem Land, Australia — In an interview with The Nurse Break, Kell Oddy delves into her decision to diverge from the norm and venture into the heart of Arnhem Land, NT, sharing poignant insights and eye-opening experiences from her nursing odyssey. “It was all about embracing the unfamiliar,” Kell reveals, reflecting on her motive to seek “something different rather than coastal,” a path

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Comfort Home Care

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As September is Healthy Aging Month , this is an opportune moment to spotlight healthcare solutions that can aid seniors in nurturing their physical and mental well-being as they journey through their golden years. Aging introduces a particular set of challenges for many seniors, from grappling with medical conditions to experiencing cognitive shifts.

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Changing Lives Podcast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As human beings, we all experience the reality that memories can fade over time. While memories tied to strong emotions tend to stay with us throughout our lives, everyday memories are not deeply embedded in our long-term memory. Learn all about how our brains process memories and what to do to help a dying loved one in this week's episode.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Urology Awareness Month What your patients need to know: Urology Awareness Month is an annual campaign to raise awareness of urological diseases and conditions. It is celebrated every September and is a great opportunity to learn more about your urological health and the importance of early detection. What is Urology? Urology is the medical specialty The post Urology Awareness Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Changing Lives Podcast

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: 2023-09-25 – HQ Board Meeting appeared first on Hospice Quinte.

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