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Entrepreneur Tim Peck, Genworth Launch CareScout Venture  

Hospice News

Senior services entrepreneur Tim Peck has launched a startup venture, CareScout under the umbrella of the insurance company and long-term care operator Genworth (NYSE: GNW). Peck brought CareScout out of stealth earlier today in a LinkedIn post. The venture, a wholly owned Genworth subsidiary, will offer clinical assessments and caregiver support, as well as care navigation services.

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Full circle: The inspiring journey of a volunteer turned patient

HopeHealth

More than 12 years ago, Nancy Reiser picked up the phone and dialed HopeHealth’s volunteer team. She was interested in learning about the end-of-life experience, she explained. And having recently retired from a successful career in pharmacology, computer programming, and analytics, she was searching for a meaningful way to make a difference. “She was so Read More.

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New Contessa, UAMS JV to Provide ‘Full Spectrum’ of Home-Based Care

Hospice News

Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) subsidiary Contessa has penned an agreement the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to offer a “full spectrum of home-based care.”. The two organizations have formed a joint venture — UAMS Health Comprehensive Care at Home — that will provide primary care; hospital, recovery, and rehabilitation services; home health, and palliative care.

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The Magnet Model: How You Can Use It to Better Your Nursing Leadership and Shared Decision-Making

Daily Nurse

The Magnet Recognition award was developed in the 1980s by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to highlight standout healthcare organizations that strive for nursing excellence. The Magnet Model recognizes nursing achievements, quality patient care, and innovative thinking within the practice of nursing care. Magnet Hospital Practices There are many benefits to the Magnet Model […].

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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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Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses: Part 2 – First Hawaiian Registered Nurse

Minority Nurse

Welcome to part two of Three Trailblazing Hawaiian Nurses blog series – Mabel Leilani Smyth, First Hawaiian Registered Nurse with Hawaiian ancestry, often referred to as “Hawai?i’s Florence Nightingale.”. Hawai’i’ is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritages.

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Ep.3: How to Prepare Your Staff For OASIS-E Upgrades

Home Care Pulse

Ep.3: How to Prepare Your Staff For OASIS-E Upgrades Wendie Colvin, Senior Clinical Content Writer at HCP, answers all your questions about OASIS-E, and shares how agencies can prepare their staff for these new regulatory updates in 2023. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript. Linda Leekley ( 00:08 ): Hey, welcome everyone to Home Care Pulse Vision, Care Leaders’ podcast.

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The Silent Blessing (Journey to India, Part 4)

Elaine Mansfield

(Photo by Vic Mansfield, 1993). Sri Sankaracharya had a fever and wasn’t giving audiences when we arrived in Kanchipuram, India for a third visit in 1994. We were disappointed, but not surprised. He was 99 and frail. Vic and I sat in meditation each morning in the area where we’d had audiences with him in the past, but the green curtain stayed closed and we were the only visitors.

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Caregiving 101: The Resources You Need to Care for Your Loved One at Home

Interim HealthCare Inc.

If you’re a brand-new caregiver, it can be tough to know where to start. Most likely, your loved one has been given a life-changing diagnosis that requires your help at home and in their everyday life. You may be overwhelmed with all of the responsibilities you now have.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Acute infectious rhinitis, also known as the common cold, nasopharyngitis, rhinopharyngitis or acute coryza, is caused by one of more than 200 viral types and most commonly involves rhinovirus.

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8 Tips To Improve Your Mental Health

Interim HealthCare Inc.

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW), Interim HealthCare is partnering with National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to help spread awareness of the importance of taking care of your mental health.

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The Role of the Physical Therapist at Home: Movement Is Medicine

Interim HealthCare Inc.

Physical therapists (PT) are an integral part of a patient’s home healthcare team, particularly for patients who are recovering from a surgery or illness that resulted in the loss of function or mobility. Physical therapists play a huge role in improving the quality of life for patients who are healing at home and learning to regain form and function, they can live independently and return to performing the activities they enjoy.