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Survey: 72% Say U.S. Health System Does Poor Job of Caring for Seniors

Hospice News

About 72% of respondents to a National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) survey said they do not believe that the U.S. health care system does a good job of caring for the aging population. NPHI conducted the survey in September in collaboration with Emergence Creative and the consulting firm SIR. The research follows up on a 2017 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and The Economist to gauge whether perceptions of health care had changed in the intervening years, parti

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The Professional Nurse Advocate

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

In this week’s blog, Kate Wales (@Katewales20) and Emma Dillon (@EmmaDillonMH) share their thoughts on the experience of the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) journey as a PNA graduate and PNA module leader. Kate works as a National PNA and Supervision Lead for The Practice Plus Group and Emma is a senior lecturer at University of Northampton and member of the national PNA expert reference group.

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Regulatory Focus in Hospice Giving Buyers Pause in M&A Deals

Hospice News

Regulatory attention heating up in the hospice industry could be impacting buyers’ decisions/how buyers move forward with mergers and acquisitions in the space. The nuances involved in the regulatory environment around hospice can be difficult to navigate for private equity and venture capital investors that are new to the industry. A rise in federal enforcement activity during the next year is adding more fuel to the regulatory fires in hospice transactions.

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Third Season Episode 30: A conversation with Donna Wilson on family conflict at the end of life Third Season Episode 30:

Hospice Chaplaincy

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Donna Wilson. Donna is a Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta, with appointments in the Faculty of Medicine at University of Limerick. Donna has worked as a staff nurse, nursing supervisor, senior hospital administrator, media commentator, educator, researcher, and professor in Alberta, British […].

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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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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Hydrochloric acid and pepsin are responsible for gastric mucosal damage found in peptic ulcer disease. Baseline acid production occurs during fasting states, whereas maximal acid production occurs following meals.

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