Sat.Apr 16, 2022

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High Peaks Hospice Observes National Healthcare Decisions Day By Sharing the FIVE WISHES.

High Peaks Hospice

National Healthcare Decisions Day, observed annually on April 16th, is aimed at increasing the number of Americans who have completed an advance directive. A living will is an advance directive that speaks to what care you want or do not want (i.e. no feeding tube, but open to antibiotics) and your Health Care Proxy names the person who will follow those wishes and make decisions.

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Palace of Care – The Ties That Bind

Palliverse

Covid summer time and I’ve been wearing boring grey coloured scrubs for months now. As it became hotter I must admit that it has been good to not have to wear neckties – my usual trademark item. My patients and their families usually enjoy them, so I will continue wearing them. They can be a good icebreaker, in that a doctor who wears cartoon ties probably isn’t so far up himself, chances are he’s approachable.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Although no studies have been conducted on pregnant women, lovastatin causes skeletal malformations in rats, so statins are contraindicated. These agents should be used with extreme caution in women who are breastfeeding too.

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Are You Ready for National Healthcare Decisions Day?, Heartbeat Special Episode April 16, 2022

The Heart of Hospice

In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day 2022, we’re talking about advance care planning. What’s your plan for your healthcare and who have you told it to? National Healthcare Decisions Day was started in 2008 by attorney Nathan Kottkamp to encourage people to complete their advance care planning. Every year on April 16 (the day … Continue reading "Are You Ready for National Healthcare Decisions Day?

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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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Happy Easter

Comforcare Home Care

From all of us at Comforcare - Happy Easter. Wishing you a blessed and holy Easter.

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Happy Passover

Comforcare Home Care

From all of us at Comforcare - Chag Pesach Sameach. Wishing you a joyous Passover.

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