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Hospice Workers ‘Crave’ Safety, Connection, Efficiency 

Hospice News

As the hospice labor pool continues to dwindle, employers are seeking to understand what their workers need to continue on in the field. Researchers from Transcend Strategy Group have developed a stratified “hierarchy of needs” for hospice workers, based on data showing what those employees value most. Transcend found that the top priorities for hospice staff include financial security, safe working conditions, being empowered to focus on what matters, a sense of belonging, purpose and passion,

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Documentary Honors Nurses on the Front-Lines Throughout the Pandemic

Daily Nurse

Lehigh Valley Health Network’s (LVHN) first-of-its-kind documentary honors its nurses by sharing stories about their heroic work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The documentary features four nurses who, throughout the pandemic, found the bravery, courage, and resilience to continue working through some of the most challenging career experiences. The documentary, called “The Strength to Heal,” is […].

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Focus Group Study: 30% Believe Hospice Intentionally Hastens Death

Hospice News

About 30% of participants in a recent study said they believe that “hospice intentionally hastens death and the dying process.”. The data appeared in a recently developed evidence-based serious illness messaging toolkit from the MessageLab Serious Illness Messaging Project. The toolkit identifies new approaches for hospice and palliative care providers to break down barriers of public misperception and apprehension of their services.

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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

Nurse.com

When admitted to a hospital, a patient and their loved ones are given a generous amount of information. The patient’s condition, treatment plan, prognosis, discharge instructions, lab reports, and more are a lot to digest. Health literacy is key to helping everyone understand what is happening and make informed, shared decisions about health care. America’s health literacy challenge.

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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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Future Leaders Class of 2022: Bailey Woodhams, Maxwell Healthcare Associates

Hospice News

Bailey Woodhams, business development manager for consulting firm Maxwell Healthcare Associates, has been named a 2022 Future Leader by Hospice News. Future Leaders are individuals nominated by their peers. Candidates must be high-performing employees who are 40-years-old or younger, passionate workers who know how to put vision into action, and advocates for seniors and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being.

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Ethics in Nursing

Diversity Nursing

What is Nursing Ethics? Ethics in Nursing helps Nurses maintain professional accountability and navigate the complexities of the Nursing profession. Ethics are the moral principles by which people should carry themselves. Ethics is one of the most critical concepts in Nursing as it dictates our role as caregivers. The Nursing code of ethics consists of 4 main principles.

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November Issue: Nurse Vaccine Hesitancy, the Staffing Crisis, Palliative Care, More

AJN Off the Charts

“As nurses, we must push back on public health misinformation where and when we can, so that we don’t return to the days when viruses such as polio thrived and spread, and human health needlessly suffered.”— AJN editor-in-chief Carl Kirton in this month’s editorial. The November issue of AJN is now live. Here’s what’s new.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Asthma is characterized by airway narrowing and hyperresponsiveness. The chronic airway inflammation and structural airway changes are the result of interactions between the activated EMTU and inflammatory mediators.

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Not All Hospice Providers Are the Same

Hospice Promise

Finding the right Hospice care provider can be overwhelming. We always recommend making a list of questions to ensure your expectations match the services provided. Below are a few to consider as you search for the Hospice right for you and your family. What services can we expect from nurses, social workers, therapists, hospice aides, chaplains, and volunteers?

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How to Write a Spiritual Care Directive with Rhonda Lopresti, Episode 126

The Heart of Hospice

End of Life Coach and home funeral guide Rhonda Lopresti is talking with us about spiritual care directives, and their importance as part of an advance care plan. Rhonda Lopresti is a certified End of Life and Life Coach and has been a Holistic Health Practitioner for 30 years. According to her website (peacefully-prepared.com), Rhonda … Continue reading "How to Write a Spiritual Care Directive with Rhonda Lopresti, Episode 126".

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