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The Barriers Creating Pediatric Palliative Care Inequities

Hospice News

Recent research has uncovered some of the leading barriers preventing greater pediatric palliative care utilization across underserved communities. Seriously ill children of color are among the most underserved patient populations , with a recent analysis digging into the focal points of systematic racial issues tied to health disparities. Children in racial and ethnic minority groups often receive poorer quality compared to white pediatric patients, according to the analysis , published in The

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National Burn Awareness Week and Specialized Work of Burn Nurses

Daily Nurse

February 4th to 10th is National Burn Awareness Week , and Daily Nurse is recognizing the specialized work of burn nurses. Burn nurses are known for their exceptional skills, commitment, and unwavering dedication to patient care. They work tirelessly to treat individuals who have been affected by burn injuries and to advocate for burn injury prevention within their communities.

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Pathways Hospice Achieves Design Excellence with Inpatient Center

Hospice News

When leaders at Colorado-based Pathways Hospice sat down to design its first standalone inpatient center, they sought to build a facility that embodied the core values of hospice care — an interdisciplinary approach that includes care for both the patient and the family. Pathways, and its center, was among the recipients of this year’s Architecture & Design Awards by Hospice News’ sister site Senior Housing News.

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Exploring the Vital Role of Nurses in Heart Health

Diversity Nursing

February is American Heart Month. It's important to promote cardiovascular health and explore the many ways Nurses are engaged in these efforts. According to the CDC , h eart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Nurses are advocates of heart health in various healthcare settings, spanning from hospitals and clinics to community and public health initiatives.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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VITAS Healthcare Strengthens Executive Team with Key Promotions in Hospice Operations, HME Department

Hospice News

VITAS Healthcare, one of the largest providers of hospice and palliative care services in the U.S., has announced the promotion of several executives to key positions within its leadership team. Announced Tuesday, the promotions bump Kathleen Coronado, Anthony Cosma, Mario De La Rosa and Angela Hamrick up to vice president roles at VITAS. Broadly, the staffing changes reflect the provider’s commitment to creating career ladders and enhancing operational effectiveness within the organization.

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The Pitfalls of Being the ‘Nice’ Patient: A Nurse’s Perspective

AJN Off the Charts

Image Brent Keane/via Pexels I have often heard health care professionals in various environments say, “If you’re nice to the nurses and doctors who take care of you, you’ll get better care.” As a bedside nurse myself, I understand the sentiment. No busy health care worker loves being met with antagonism or pressing demands that don’t strike us as critically urgent.

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Traditions Health of Wichita, KS Awarded Home Health Accreditation

Traditions Health

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

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Most tracheostomy tubes have three standard components: an outer cannula, an obturator and an inner cannula. The outer cannula is the permanent portion of the tracheostomy tube and should not be removed unless complications arise.

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The Top Five Things to Know About Home Care Management Software

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

If your home care agency has trouble completing daily tasks using outdated methods, it’s time to make things more efficient. Moving from manual processes to an unfamiliar technology can seem daunting, but there are some significant benefits to using software instead of paper or even spreadsheets. Once you’ve done the hard part of hiring a home care software vendor.

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Palace of Care – Hot Potato

Palliverse

Photo by freestocks on Unsplash Increasing doses of pain relief had not eased his pain. He was becoming confused and sleepy. The decision was made to admit him, there was a lot to sort out. His main caregiver was his wife and she was exhausted. Neither of them had slept for days. His medication list was like a pharmacy textbook and included members of almost every medication category.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Organizations and Events: A Supportive Community Where Black Nurses Can Find Resources

Minority Nurse

Nurses need a supportive community to thrive in their field, especially nurses of color, mainly because of a lack of Black representation in the field. Caucasian nurses make up around 80% of the total nursing workforce , but Black nurses only comprise 6% of total registered nurses. However, nurses are influential in advocating for minority communities and reducing healthcare disparities around the world.

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