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Hospices Make Fortune’s List of ‘Best Workplaces in Aging Services’

Hospice News

Ethical business practices and strong leadership are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, according to hospice organizations on Fortune Magazine’s annual list of “ Best Workplaces in Aging Services.”. Fortune collected insight from more than 243,000 senior care health workers across 4,220 locations nationwide. Fortune annually surveys workers from a range of industries on their perceptions regarding their employers.

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Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one

HopeHealth

Kids with a parent, sibling or loved one on hospice need help coping with anticipatory grief, and preparing for what’s ahead. These activities can help. The post Activities to prepare your child for the death of a loved one appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Trends Shaping the Future of Hospice, Post-Acute Care

Hospice News

As more care moves into the home setting, systemic changes may be necessary to keep that momentum going. Demand for home-based care was creeping upward before 2020, but the pandemic that broke out that year accelerated the trend. More patients, providers, and payers realized that a wider range of services could be delivered in the home, which aligns both with patient preferences and the goal of reducing costs.

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AACN Statement Addresses Evolving Tele-critical Care Nursing Practice

Daily Nurse

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) updated its landmark standards for tele-critical care nursing practice, offering specific recommendations for developing and enhancing tele-critical care programs. After issuing the first authoritative document to define practice guidelines specifically for the emerging telenursing practice in critical care in 2013, AACN’s update, “AACN Tele-critical Care Nursing Practice: An Expert Consensus […].

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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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Connecting Body & Soul: What I Learned from Marion Woodman

Elaine Mansfield

In late August 2022, Patricia Martin of the C.G. Jung Society of Chicago interviewed me about my experiences with Marion Woodman from 1988 to 2011. Our enthusiastic conversation brought memories of the many ways Marion transformed my life, but the story began in 1988, decades before this interview. “Want to go to a workshop with Marion Woodman about the Black Madonna?

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Ep.2: The Truth About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—And What Agencies Should Be Doing Differently

Home Care Pulse

Ep.2: The Truth About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—And What Agencies Should Be Doing Differently Josie and Ron Ross of Avant HR Solutions share how the home-based care industry can truly invest in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) initiatives, and some of the most important first steps agency owners can take. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Ventricular tachycardia that persists for at least 30 seconds or that requires electrical or pharmacological termination because of hemodynamic instability is known as sustained ventricular tachycardia.

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Palace of Care – What She Said at Lunch

Palliverse

Photo by Hello I’m Nik on Unsplash. Life over the past two years had become chaotic and uncertain, but she was certain that the gathered guests were there for a good cause. She thanked the crowd for spending their time at the hospice fundraising lunch. In New Zealand there are over 27000 registered charities and on this day hundreds of people had chosen to be there to raise money for the hospice.

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American Diabetes Month

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

November is American Diabetes Month When you hear the word “diabetes”, chances are it hits home on some level. It may be a loved one, a parent, a friend, or yourself who is living with this disease. They are just one of 34 million Americans living with a diabetes diagnosis. Another 96 million have prediabetes. The post American Diabetes Month appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Can we care for others when our own care is compromised? 

The Nurse Break

Can we care for others when our own care is compromised? More from ‘ Duty of Care here. I was facilitating a supervision group recently, and in response to my comment “when we don’t take care of ourselves our care is compromised” – a group member said, “I disagree with you on that, I don’t think it is”. Although taken aback somewhat by his comment, on reflection, I think it is worth considering further and raises a number of questions and issues in my mind that prompted the topic of this blog.

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Care Companies: If Asking for Online Reviews Frightens You, Read This!

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

Does asking for online reviews of your care company strike fear in your heart? Are you afraid you’ll be shocked by a negative and not know how to respond? Online reviews don’t have to cause a fright. At corecubed, we’ve seen it all—the good, bad, and ugly of reviews—from consumers and caregivers alike. We’ve also helped hundreds of care companies. Read More.

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Hospice and How to Prepare for the Holiday Season

Shining Light Hospice

Everyone has a certain tradition, food, song or memory attached to their favorite holiday. Whether it is the kids in costumes running through pumpkin patches, overeating at the fall spread of delicious foods, or carols around a beautifully lit tree, the holidays evoke many wonderful feelings. It may seem daunting to face these times with a loved one who has a terminal illness, but it doesn’t mean you automatically must forgo any celebrations.

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Senior Safety at Home - Checklist

Comforcare Home Care

Stay safe at home while aging in place and prevent falls and hazards. This checklist can help you find and fix potential hazards in the home. Checklist: Are there papers, shoes, books or other objects on the stairs? Keep stairs clear of all objects inside and outside. Are some steps broken or uneven? Fix loose or uneven steps. Is there a light switch at the top and bottom of the stairs?

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