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The Latest Healthcare Innovations to Watch in 2025

Responsive Home Care

If you have ever felt that pang of worry while waiting for test results or found yourself wishing for more personalized attention from a healthcare provider, youre in good company. For so many of us, healthcare feels like navigating a maze with too many unknowns and too little assistance. But with the latest healthcare innovations […] The post The Latest Healthcare Innovations to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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The ISNP Opportunity for Hospice Providers

Hospice News

Hospice providers can collaborate with institutional special needs Medicare Advantage plans (ISNP) to reach patients who reside in long-term care facilities. ISNPs restrict enrollment to MA eligible individuals who, for 90 days or longer, have had or are expected to need the level of services provided in a long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing facility, a LTC nursing facility, intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IDD), or an inpatient psychiatric facilit

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Intergenerational Activities: All Participants Are Winners-By Carol Steinberg

Caregiver Support Services

A family “picture” remains etched in my mind—even though it occurred about three decades ago. We were visiting my parents in Florida, and my young daughters, 6 and 9 at the time, brought along a family tree book. Sitting at the dining room table, they both began filling in facts each of them knew well, such as their name, birth date, my name and their father’s name, their grandparents’ names.

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Hospices Unveil New Inpatient, Grief Facilities Amid Rising Demand

Hospice News

Anthony House Announces New Hospice Facility New York-based Anthony House is winding down fundraising efforts to support the opening of a new inpatient hospice facility. The hospice provider aims to improve access for patients and their families by launching the new center, which will be located in Oswego County, New York. The region lacks sufficient resources to address the needs of terminally ill patients and their families, according to Executive Director Kateri Spinella.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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National Alliance for Care at Home Welcomes Sherl Brand as New Chief Operating Officer

NHPCO

(Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC) – The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) is proud to announce the addition of a proven leader, Sherl Brand, RN, BSN, who will be joining the Alliance as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective the middle of January 2025.

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Is It Time to Quit Your Nursing Job? 

Minority Nurse

There comes a time in every nurse’s career when it may be time to quit a nursing job. It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us off balance, personally or professionally, and life can feel a little less safe when we lose that sense of security. It’s often said that the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, but then again, there are times when you know it’s time to go,

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24 hours in a day: Travel lessons for rehab

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

This week, I embarked on a journey: six flights in three days, traveling from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) conference in Seattle to Asheville, NC, spanning three time zones, grabbing sleep mostly in air, and all capped by a red-eye flight. Despite the itinerary, missing ASHA was never a consideration. Attending this annual conference, a tradition since 2004, is my time to refresh, have the best belly laughs connecting with current and prior colleagues, and learn about

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New Enhancements Elevate the ENA Emergency Nurse Residency Program (ENRP)

Daily Nurse

Two years after its groundbreaking debut, the Emergency Nurses Association’s (ENA) Emergency Nurse Residency Program (ENRP) has impacted 70 emergency departments nationwide. The program now reaches new heights with enhancements designed to empower further and support emergency department (ED) nurses. The ENRP remains steadfast in its mission: providing critical education and resources for academic nurses and those transitioning from non-emergency settings to sharpen their clinical judgment, deci

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Hypotension can lower cerebral blood flow and is associated with worse outcomes following cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury. Normally, a change in systemic blood pressure triggers corresponding changes in cerebrovascular resistance.

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Stories We Tell Each Other to Heal: Ricky Leiter, Alexis Drutchas, & Emily Silverman

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary We’ve covered stories before. With Liz Salmi, Anne Kelly, and Preeti Malani we talked about stories written up in the academic literature, such as the JAMA Piece of My Mind series. We talked with Thor Ringler, who helped found the My Life My Story Project at the VA and beyond, and Heather Coats about the evidence base for capturing patient stories.

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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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Pedal power takes over Peninsula for three charities including Together for Short Lives on Giving Tuesday

Together for Short Lives

Peninsula Group, a Manchester-based global employment law and HR consultancy who are partnered with Together for Short Lives, has completed a marathon 24-hour static cycle to raise vital funds for charities across the world on Giving Tuesday. The post Pedal power takes over Peninsula for three charities including Together for Short Lives on Giving Tuesday appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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