Sustainable Caregiving

AUGUST 10, 2023

Journaling is a way to process the complexities of caregiving, the turbulent emotions, the fear, and the confusion. Processing leads to a better understanding of what is going on behind the scenes. This insight can lead to a brighter outlook. Journaling thoughts and exploring them with curiosity and objectivity can be therapeutic. Our journal becomes … Journaling the Caregiving Journey Read More » The post Journaling the Caregiving Journey appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving™.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Two of the largest advocacy groups for the home health and hospice industries are one step closer to joining forces. In a joint announcement on Thursday, the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) revealed that their respective boards have signed a non-binding letter of intent to pursue a possible combination.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 10, 2023

The notion of pivoting in your nursing career isn’t a new one, and that readiness to pivot can emerge from having a nimble mindset and a willingness to read the tea leaves of your career. Nurse, are you nimble? Being nimble in your career means you’re willing to think beyond what’s right in front of you. It also means preparing and paving the groundwork for something you want – and if you don’t know what you want, you’re at least asking the right questions.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has announced plans to launch a strategic review process that could result in a potential sale. The consideration marks another move among large home health and hospice providers in the industry. The company is getting ready to explore various transaction options in order to satisfy the terms of its Tax Matters Agreement with Encompass Health Corp.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 10, 2023

Healthcare organizations and hospitals are making significant investments in initiatives focused on promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in order to cultivate a dynamic and talented workforce for the future. Johnson & Johnson has put its support behind two pilot programs aimed at setting Nurses up for success on campus and in healthcare settings.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 10, 2023

It wasn’t too long ago when Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH) was a company mostly focused on in-home care to pediatric populations. When the Atlanta-based provider filed to go public in April 2021, however, it revealed ambitious plans to expand into the arenas of Medicare-certified home health and hospice care. “We believe that we have the opportunity to leverage our national home health infrastructure to develop an industry leading adult home health and hospice business similar i

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NHPCO

AUGUST 10, 2023

For Immediate Release August 10, 2023 Newly Created Organization Would be Stronger Voice to Represent the Spectrum of Home and Community-Based Healthcare Providers (Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) – The Boards of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) agreed to a joint process to explore the formation of a new organization to combine the strengths of both NAHC and NHPCO and better serve members with a

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Responsive Home Care

AUGUST 10, 2023

Dementia is unpredictable, to say the least. It can transform a person’s mood, personality, and behaviors in the blink of an eye. When you’re at home caring for a person with dementia, these changes can be hard enough to manage. But what happens when embarrassing dementia behaviors arise when you are at a grocery store, […] The post Can You Handle Embarrassing Dementia Behaviors in Public?

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 10, 2023

After a hospitalization, home healthcare enables patients to recover where they feel most comfortable: in their homes. Nurses visit patients to provide care to keep them at home, given that hospital readmissions cost the U.S. healthcare system more than $41 billion each year. A new study finds that for people with limited ability to communicate in English, having the same home health nurse across visits significantly decreases hospital readmissions, regardless of whether the patient and nurse sp

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Caregiver Support Services

AUGUST 10, 2023

The aging population is increasing exponentially, and with it, the demand for senior care services is also rising. Family caregivers often shoulder the responsibility of caring for their aging loved ones, leaving them with stress, anxiety, and a lack of time to meet their personal and professional responsibilities. If you are looking to start a business that offers support services to family senior caregivers, then you are on the right track.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 10, 2023

Category: Psychiatric Nursing A hypertensive crisis can occur when MAO inhibitors are taken with medications that stimulate the excessive release of the neurotransmitters dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Lincoln, NE has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Hospice team underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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