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Non-Clinical Staff Shortages Cause Hospices ‘Sleepless Nights’

Hospice News

Hospice providers are nearly desperate to recruit nurses, but their labor woes do not end there. A shortage of non-clinical staff is an additional sore spot. Providers are anticipating demand for non-clinical staff to rise as they compete for resources in an increasingly fierce labor market. Providers have seen no lights at the end of the staffing shortage tunnel.

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“I feel the same way”: The power of caregiver support groups

HopeHealth

Taking care of yourself is the most important thing you can do as a caregiver. Caregiver support groups offer community, understanding and advice from people who’ve been there. The post “I feel the same way”: The power of caregiver support groups appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Aveanna CEO: Higher Wages Key to Bringing Clinicians Back

Hospice News

For the exhausted health care labor force — many of whom have left the industry — money talks. Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH) recently conducted an analysis of workforce trends that suggested that higher compensation may be the most important consideration for prospective employees, particularly in light of rising inflation. “We’ve just we’ve just finished a pretty deep dive into our work pool, and we’ve learned that right now caregivers that have left the home care

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Parting thoughts, and a pricey problem

The World According to Dr. El

Dr. El. Nine years ago, when I started writing “The World According to Dr. El,” McKnight’s Editor Jim Berklan reassured me that I’d always find something to say. I was surprised to discover that not only was this true, in fact the opposite was often the case — many weeks I’ve had difficulty choosing between an abundance of intriguing topics. Over the years, I’ve used the column to explain what psychologists do in long-term care and what they could do if given the chance.

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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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5 Trends to Overcome Home Care Sales & Marketing Challenges in 2022

Home Care Pulse

HOME CARE WEBINAR. 5 Trends to Overcome Home Care Sales & Marketing Challenges in 2022 Wednesday, May 25, 2022. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. Home care sales and marketing looks a lot different than it did two years ago; but there’s good news. With the release of the 2022 HCP Benchmarking Report, there’s now plenty of data to help home care agencies choose the right strategies and channels for their business. .

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A Loving Ode to Sneaky Wisdom

Today's Caregiver

As we return to in-person events across the country, talking with our fellow family caregivers, our hope is to help bring the best answers, support and advice to light. We talk about such things as the importance of being able to communicate.

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Guest Post – Naomi’s Notes – Offering

Palliverse

It was a week before Christmas, a special birthday celebration and instead of just a few candles we offered 1000 butterlamps. These were lit before the start of the ceremony which concluded with the traditional Happy Birthday song for Rinpoche. After our shared lunch I walked slowly up the stairs to the Temple. From the bottom of the stairs in the distance I saw a young woman with her two children aged 6 and 8.

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ASU Nurse Receives Grant to Develop Cancer Health Equity Research Center for Hispanic Patients

Daily Nurse

A University of Arizona College of Nursing researcher was one of only four recipients of a $4 million American Cancer Society grant to develop a “Cancer Health Equity Research Center” with the goal of improving health equity for Hispanic cancer survivors and family care givers. “We will be developing and testing interventions that can be incorporated into […].

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Personal Reflection: What Age is Considered Old?

Comforcare Home Care

I was thinking.age is subjective and means different things to different people. But what age is considered old? At what age do you consider someone a "senior"? The term "senior citizen" usually refers to someone who maybe retired and above the age of 60 or 65. There are several terms used to described an aged person.old, geriatric, senior, elderly.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Sublingual NTG (Nitrol, Isordil, others) remains the first-line therapy for managing acute angina episodes. NTG may be an adequate treatment for patients who experience angina no more frequently than once a week.

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Hospices Leverage Data to Identify New Markets, Pursue Growth

Hospice News

Even for the most prepared hospice provider, change often contains an element of chance. This includes entry into new markets. Increasingly, providers are leveraging data to mitigate the potential risks that come with growth. Opportunities for expansion are not created equal. Whether a company grows through an acquisition, a de novo or other means, these decisions require careful and comprehensive analysis of a complex web of factors.

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