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Hospices, Health Systems Expand Pediatric Palliative Care, Hit Staffing Barriers

Hospice News

A contingent of health care providers across the country are making new investments in pediatric palliative care, but building these programs is no easy feat. Many hit obstacles such as a dwindling workforce, limited access to training and a generally poor understanding of children’s specific needs. Though a rising number of hospices and other providers have taken steps to better scale pediatric services, most seriously ill children lack sufficient access to palliative care.

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6 ways your home care staff can increase caregiver retention

AlayaCare

A major challenge and significant pain point of any business is the retention of employees. How to retain caregivers continues to be the main question agencies are asking as they shift their focus to growth in 2022. Many home care agencies are adapting to meet the needs of their caregivers to improve caregiver satisfaction. Based on a recent caregiver employee churn and retention survey conducted by AlayaCare and Home Health Care News (HHCN), caregiver turnover was identified as a top business i

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How Does the Workforce Shortage Affect Hospice M&A?

Hospice News

The labor pressures in the hospice community are straining clinical operations, but the issue is also becoming a more pressing concern when it comes to mergers and acquisitions. Buyers are paying closer attention to workplace culture and human resources as they select acquisition targets. Hospice M&A has been exploding in recent years amid widespread industry consolidation and the flood of private equity firms entering the space.

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What Degrees Will You Need to Reach Your Nursing Career Goals?

Daily Nurse

Nursing has always been an essential, trusted and well-respected career. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and many nurses seeking retirement, nursing education have become an even more critical part of the healthcare system to train new nurses to fulfill this urgent gap in the healthcare system. Nurses are more than just healthcare workers; they […].

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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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Contessa, Baylor Scott & White Health Forge Continuous Home Care Partnership

Hospice News

Amedisys subsidiary (NASDAQ: AMED) Contessa Health has partnered with Texas-based health system Baylor Scott & White Health to develop a model for continuous care in the home, which includes palliative care components. The move is aimed at providing new alternative care models to extend comprehensive, coordinated care to patients’ homes, including hospital-level care, palliative and supportive care.

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In the Wake of Uvalde, Trauma Surgeons Share Experience of Mass Shootings with Congress

Daily Nurse

When Dr. Roy Guerrero, a pediatrician in Uvalde, Texas, testified before a U.S. House committee Wednesday about gun violence, he told lawmakers about the horror of seeing the bodies of two of the 19 children killed in the Robb Elementary massacre. They were so pulverized, he said, that they could be identified only by their […].

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Statistics About Brain Diseases

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — this brings us an opportunity to start a conversation about the brain, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias. Today we have gathered some statistics about the disease that are very important part of spreading awareness. •. *Euro American Homecare LLC, All rights reserved. This material is provided for informational purposes only.

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Can a Nurse Attorney Help a Dismissed Nursing Student?

Nurse.com

In a previous blog, I wrote about nursing students and the many legal protections they possess. In this new case, a nursing student who was dismissed from her nursing education program submitted a question that again raised the issue of what rights students actually have. Can a nurse attorney help her? The student stated she had an A average and was on the dean’s list.

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Maria Rodriguez Shirey Steps Into New Role As Dean of UAB School of Nursing

Minority Nurse

Maria Rodriguez Shirey, Ph.D., associate dean for Clinical and Global Partnerships and inaugural holder of University of Alabama Birmingham ‘s (UAB) Jane H. Brock – Florence Nightingale Endowed Professorship in Nursing, became dean of the UAB School of Nursing on June 1 following a national search. Shirey is succeeding Doreen Harper, Ph.D., holder of the Fay B.

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The Annual Gary LaQuay Fishing Challenge benefitting High Peaks Hospice is happening soon!

High Peaks Hospice

It’s oh-fish-ial! The 9th Annual Gary LaQuay Fishing Challenge will be held on June 18th! We are just reeling with excitement! Check out the details below and follow the link for more information on how to register. For more information or to register, please visit: [link]. . We cannot thank the LaQuay family and the Tupper Lake Community enough for all of their generosity.

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What Our Patient’s Family Think

Hospice Promise

It warms our hearts to know we’re giving our patients and their families a good experience. Our community is vital to us, and we are committed to making a positive difference. The post What Our Patient’s Family Think appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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LP Quinn Elementary “Helping Hands” for Hospice 2022

High Peaks Hospice

Once again the students at LP Quinn enthusiastically raised money for High Peaks Hospice as they have done for over 13 years. Each year there is a friendly competition among the classes (PreK-5) to see who can raise the most money for High Peaks Hospice. These amazing students have raised and collected thousands of dollars each year with support from friends, family and community members like you!

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Adverse events accompanying the dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are more common with the first-generation than the second-generation agents. Leg edema results from vasodilation, which causes fluid to pool in the legs.

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Join us for the Scooby Doo Pajamas Book Launch on June 17th

High Peaks Hospice

You are invited to join us Friday, June 17th at 10am on the Front Porch of High Peaks Hospice in Glens Falls for the launching of Scooby Doo Pajamas! You will hear some words from our wonderful author and High Peaks Hospice Volunteer Elaine Gibb, can pick up a copy of the book, and will have access to children’s and adult grief support information.

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Dear Trusted Clients

Euro-American Connections & Homecare

Dear clients, THANK YOU! It’s because of your trust in us to provide the utmost care to your loved ones, that we had the honor of being awarded as 2022 Best of Homecare – Leader in Excellence, by Home Care Pulse! We look forward to keep bringing purpose, meaning and joy to the lives of your loved ones. video-output-D2957839-9E62-47FA-AA35-B94E31212907.

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Firecracker Run for Rainbows

High Peaks Hospice

Pre-Register Online Today! runsignup.com/Race/NY/Essex/FirecrackerRunEssexNY. The post Firecracker Run for Rainbows appeared first on High Peaks Hospice.

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Know Your Patient Rights Series #2, Heartbeat Episode 291

The Heart of Hospice

Check out this episode! The post Know Your Patient Rights Series #2, Heartbeat Episode 291 appeared first on The Heart of Hospice.

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