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Senators Reintroduce Dual Community-Based Palliative, Hospice Care Legislation

Hospice News

Lawmakers are bringing greater attention to a pair of bipartisan Senate bills designed to improve access to community-based palliative and hospice care services. Stakeholders in a recent Senate Comprehensive Care Caucus briefing on Thursday focused on two pieces of legislation aiming to integrate more innovative, home-based and person-centered care models for serious and terminally ill patients.

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A parade for Alex: How one town rallied for a boy in hospice care

HopeHealth

When 11-year-old Alex became too sick to go on his dream trip, his community brought the dream to him — a parade of 250 cars, organized overnight. The post A parade for Alex: How one town rallied for a boy in hospice care appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Transparency, Trust Keys to Combatting Fraudulent Hospice Marketing

Hospice News

Hospice providers are facing an uphill battle when it comes to communicating quality as scammers step into the industry, leading to new misconceptions about their services. Fraudulent activity in the hospice space has exacerbated common misconceptions about end-of-life care, according to Beth Klint, executive director at Goodwin Hospice, which is part of Goodwin Living.

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Evidence-based Practice: Approach with caution?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This weeks’ blog is by Adam Ferner, Child Nursing Student, City St George’s, University of London (adam.ferner@citystgeorges.ac.uk), and considers some of the injustices around EBP. [link] Evidence-based practice (EBP) is at the heart of modern healthcare. Certainly, there is much to recommend EBP, which involves the integration of the best evidence, clinical experience and patient preference to inform decision-making (Fu et al., 2020).

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Willamette Vital Health Completes Affiliation with Chapters Health System

Hospice News

Oregon-based Willamette Vital Health has completed its affiliation with Chapter Health System. Willamette now becomes part of Chapters Health West, an extension of Florida-based Chapters’ footprint into Nevada, California and Oregon. Chapters Health West came into being with the affiliation of four hospices with Chapters, including Nathan Adelson, California-based Hospice of Santa Cruz County and Hospice East Bay and Willamette.

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How Much is Overnight Care for the Elderly?

HomeTouch

Caring for a loved one is hard at the best of times, but especially at night. Elderly relatives may need to use the bathroom, take medication, and so on. And if they have dementia, the early hours are prime time for wandering. This is where overnight carers can help. With night-time carers in the home, […] The post How Much is Overnight Care for the Elderly?

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Choosing Between Home Care & Assisted Living: What’s Best for Your Loved One?

Elder Care Matters

Deciding between home care and assisted living for your aging loved one can be a challenging decision. This article compares both options, exploring the costs, care levels, and legal considerations involved in choosing the best care solution. Whether you're looking for independence at home or a structured community setting, we help you make an informed choice for your loved one’s well-being.

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"Is this sedation?” – a Group Delphi process to define cut-off doses and dosing intervals for potentially sedating drugs in palliative care

BMC Palliative Care

In palliative care, it can be challenging to distinguish between reduced consciousness related to the illness and sedation due to a potentially sedating drug (intended, or unintended). These differentiations a.

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What to Do When an Elderly Parent Refuses Help

HomeTouch

For many older adults, especially those who have lived independently for most of their lives, the idea of having assistance or being reliant on others can be difficult to accept. They may fear losing their autonomy, feel embarrassed, or not recognise the need for help. As a child or caregiver, it can be frustrating to […] The post What to Do When an Elderly Parent Refuses Help appeared first on Hometouch.

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Behind the care: emotional struggles, burnout, and denial in kazakhstan’s professional palliative care workforce

BMC Palliative Care

This exploratory study investigates the emotional impact of palliative care provision among healthcare professionals in resource-limited settings, specifically in Kazakhstan. As a middle-income country with a.

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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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Alliance Weekly: June 6, 2025

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Members get unlimited access to the latest resources, news, and policy updates at the National Alliance for Care at Home. You must be a member of the National Alliance for Care at Home to access this content. Log In Now Create an Account Not a member? Join a network of dedicated professionals like yourself today. Become a Member The post Alliance Weekly: June 6, 2025 appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Typical atrial flutter is a macroreentrant, narrow complex atrial tachycardia that is characterized by a regular sawtooth pattern on the ECG. Atrial rates usually range from 250 to 330 beats per minute.

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A Fresh Floral Wall Offers a Unique Way to Enhance a Celebration of Life Experience - A budget friendly idea that doesn't look like a budget effort

SevenPonds Blog

Our Tip of the Month Flowers are a classic element at memorial services, and a unique way to bring their soothing, mood-lifting qualities to a ceremony is by creating a fresh floral design on the blank walls of the venue. … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Fresh Floral Wall Offers a Unique Way to Enhance a Celebration of Life Experience appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.

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