Hospice News

MAY 23, 2022

There’s growing momentum behind the movement to finance serious illness care for children. The Illinois General Assembly recently passed a bill that requires private insurers and Medicaid plans in the state to include a community-based pediatric palliative and hospice benefit. Creating new revenue opportunities to sustain palliative care at a state level could open doors to crafting an established national benefit.

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HopeHealth

MAY 23, 2022

Bruce Willis’ diagnosis has raised new questions about aphasia, a communication condition that affects 2 million Americans, most over age 60. HopeHealth’s speech therapist shares answers. The post Aphasia takes away language. Speech therapy can help restore it. appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

MAY 23, 2022

With hospice providers reporting fewer staff in quarantine, many hope to reduce their utilization of temp nursing services — as well as the higher labor costs that come with them. But the reality won’t be that simple. Indicators suggest that demand for temp nurses is dipping slightly, and rates may be starting to fall. However, providers shouldn’t necessarily expect a return to pre-2020 conditions.

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AlayaCare

MAY 23, 2022

The partnership allows AlayaCare customers to leverage Element5’s wide suite of workflow automation solutions to streamline administrative work  . RICHMOND HILL, N.Y., SAN JOSE, CALIF.:  May  24, 2022 – AlayaCare , a leading home health software, announced today its partnership with Element5, a workflow automation solution for post-acute care.

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AJN Off the Charts

MAY 23, 2022

The Importance of Community Engagement, Volunteering, and Why Nurses Should Get Involved. Many of us became nurses because we wanted to heal and help others, and we believed that there is no greater honor and privilege than aiding another human being. Nurses can offer so much to communities. People trust us, and we bring a health lens to everything we do.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 23, 2022

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft statement in April 2022 recommending screening for anxiety in children and adolescents between the ages of 8 and 18. This recommendation – which is still open for public comment – is timely, given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s mental health. The Conversation asked Elana Bernstein, a […].

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

MAY 23, 2022

As a nurse writer and blogger, I often use metaphor as a way to express deeper ideas about nursing and healthcare. In the past, I've explored the myths of Sisyphus and Hercules as they relate to nurses and the nursing profession, and my nature continues to point me towards metaphor as a tool for understanding. I've recently been considering the figure of Don Quixote as another metaphor related to our often beleaguered profession; although much has been written about Quixote and the author Miguel

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 23, 2022

As many of you know, a career in Nursing is extremely challenging, but very rewarding as well. For the last 20 years, the Nursing profession has consistently been ranked as the most trusted, honest, and ethical by Gallup. Because Nursing is ranked so highly, it takes a special kind of person with a certain set of qualities and skills to be a Great Nurse.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 23, 2022

The Executive Committee of the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) has announced the recipients of this year’s Loretta C. Ford Award and Legacy Awards. The FAANP program was established in 2000 to recognize nurse practitioner (NP) leaders who exemplify the values of their profession through research, practice and advocacy.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 23, 2022

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Lisa Albrecht sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Together for Short Lives

MAY 23, 2022

Together for Short Lives is proud to partner with Hobbycraft as they celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this summer. It’s the perfect opportunity to mark the Queen’s incredible milestone of 70 years of service and give families supported by a children’s hospice the chance to connect and enjoy special time together. Working with Together for […].

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Nurse.com

MAY 23, 2022

Regardless of specialty or skill level, nursing associations are an ideal resource for professional growth, networking, and lifelong learning. Associations exist for a variety of interests and career paths, and can help you connect with fellow professionals and obtain new certifications. Many associations offer research grants, scholarships, and award programs to help nurses recognize their peers.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 23, 2022

Category: Fundamentals A drawback to the use of nitrates is the potential for nitrate tolerance. Nitrate tolerance refers to the loss of the ability of the smooth muscles to respond. Tolerance develops to both the peripheral and coronary vasodilator effects.

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Comforcare Home Care

MAY 23, 2022

One in four older adults fall every year and your safety is the key issue. Most falls can be avoided with fall risk management. Having a safety assessment of your home may help you determine what is best for you to remain safe and independent in your own home. Comforcare can offer free home safety checks and fall risk assessments to help identify factors that could lead to a fall and suggest interventions to family and caregivers to improve your independence and well-being.

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