Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2022

Physician burnout costs hospices — both literally and figuratively — whether it occurs among their own medical staff or with their referral partners. One of the most damaging effects is higher turnover. Burnout causes a sizable contingent of physicians to leave their jobs and has only grown more prevalent during the pandemic. This not only contributes to hospices’ own labor shortages, but disrupts relationships with other providers.

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Caring Senior Service

JUNE 6, 2022

Shoulder pain in the elderly is fairly common. As we age, our joints can become stiff, inflamed, and painful due to the wear and tear of everyday life. However, there are specific shoulder conditions and injuries can cause severe shoulder pain. These conditions include fractures tendonitis, arthritis, and frozen shoulder. Let’s dive into each of these shoulder conditions.

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Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2022

Amedisys (NASDAQ: AMED) is fired up for more hospital joint ventures, a new area of focus for the Baton Rouge, La.-based home health and hospice provider. . Driving this renewed interest is the company’s June 2021 purchase of Tennessee-based Contessa Health for $250 million. While Amedisys had a few JVs before that transaction, Contessa came with a fleshed-out model and an established pipeline for those arrangements. .

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 6, 2022

In Pakistan, the pandemic did little to raise the profile or status of the nursing profession. However, it does seem to be inspiring a movement among nurses and even physicians to reform the conditions that are hampering the work of nurses and the well-being of patients. Back in April 2020, in an editorial in Pakistan’s […].

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Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2022

Hospice of the Red River Valley recently began construction on a new inpatient facility in North Dakota. Set to open by 2024, Heather’s House will expand hospice care options for both adult and pediatric patients. . Development of the hospice house has been a long journey. The hospice’s recent announcement follows nearly two decades of fundraising and preparation, as well as pandemic-related delays.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

JUNE 6, 2022

In the world of nurses and nursing, it can feel like we are told what we “should” do with our careers much more often than what we “could” do. While the difference can seem subtle, it is actually something that can have a serious impact on the career path we choose and the subsequent satisfaction that we derive from our choices. The “Shoulds” of Nursing When we’re in nursing school or just starting our nursing careers, it can sometimes feel like everyone is just “shoulding” all over us: “ You sh

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

JUNE 6, 2022

By: Anonymous Home health care refers to a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. This health care option is often less costly, more convenient, and just as effective and high in quality as care you receive in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF). Home health care is one of the most valuable services for those who have Medicare benefits.

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Interim HealthCare Inc.

JUNE 6, 2022

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are in high demand. If you’ve been thinking about a career change, or even want to begin your career as a nurse, becoming a CNA is a great place to start.

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Today's Caregiver

JUNE 6, 2022

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Nancy McLees sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Changing Lives Podcast

JUNE 6, 2022

A report by Volunteer Canada revealed that Baby Boomers and Senior Adults provided more than 1 billion volunteer hours in 2010! Clearly volunteering provides non-profits and charities a wealth of expertise, which allows these organizations to provide a multitude of services for free or a very low cost to their communities. However, the benefits of volunteering runs both ways and seniors can also gain many rewards from their volunteer efforts.

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Nurse.com

JUNE 6, 2022

In a study , faculty and students in nursing schools and other health sciences at 10 large U.S. universities reported suboptimal lifestyle behaviors and high levels of stress. Nursing school students, however, had higher levels of depression, anxiety, and stress than nursing faculty and medical students. Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, APRN. The study was conducted prior to the pandemic, which suggests things have likely gotten worse, according to lead study author Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APR

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Nurse Nacole

JUNE 6, 2022

Category: Fundamentals The dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers are potent dilators of the coronary and peripheral arteries. Due to the vasodilatory effect of these agents, they may cause reflex tachycardia due to a reduction in systemic blood pressure.

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Hospice Promise

JUNE 6, 2022

The Hospice Promise team is here to assist our patients and their family any way we can. Thank you, Tony, for the kind words on your satisfaction survey. The post Patient Family Satisfaction – Tony V. appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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