Hospice News
DECEMBER 1, 2022
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) recently approved legislation that expands upon last years’ moves to strengthen hospice oversight in the state, among other enforcement actions. Assembly Bill 2673 extends California’s moratorium on new hospice provider licenses, which now will remain effective until the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) sets emergency regulations.
AJN Off the Charts
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Making the call. As I got home this morning after a hectic 12-hour shift as charge RN in a 50-bed ER, I sat in my silent car for a moment to ponder how much has changed in the last three weeks. Three weeks ago, overwhelmed by walk-in patients and ambulance traffic and severely short-staffed, I called the emergency services non-emergent line and asked for help in our crowded lobby.
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Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Renee Kinder. “Hey, you are the McKnight’s lady?”. “The one that writes about rehab.”. I am indeed. Those lines, during the past few months of conference season I have heard often. The questions also often come with a sense that my reality is somewhat different than others. That I somehow have special internal knowledge or a greater sense than others of what occurs in the industry.
Hospice Red River Valley
DECEMBER 1, 2022
“It allowed me to interact with him as his daughter again and not as his caregiver.” – Twila Aslesen, Daughter of HRRV Patient. Glen’s Story. Glen Maurer loved to spend time in the company of others, especially his family. A smile would undoubtedly creep onto Glen’s face anytime he had a visitor, whether it was a chaplain, nurse, friend or family.
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The Nurse Break
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Reflection on Gratitude as a way of Taking Care at Christmas. More from ‘ Duty of Care here. It’s almost the end of yet another year. And though we still can’t relax fully into the pandemic is over, in the wake of malicious sub-variants and a potential new wave of COVID, many of us are thinking we just have to get on with it and behave like we used to – with joyful abandon and party like it’s 1999.
Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 1, 2022
In these days of so much attention being (appropriately) paid to nurse burnout, nurse wellness, and existential fatigue from several years of the COVID-19 pandemic, what does it look like to be happy in your nursing career? What does it mean to be fulfilled, content, and satisfied as a professional nurse? And if you are […].
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Community Home Health Care
DECEMBER 1, 2022
5 Tips for Helping Older Adults Stay Warm and Healthy. While there is nothing as serene as sitting at the window watching the snow fall, the winter season brings along its host of challenges for all ages, as well. Icy walkways, compromised driving conditions and cold temperatures can cause a wide range of injuries for anyone, especially the senior population that is at higher risk for pneumonia, flu, and low immunity.
American In-Home Care
DECEMBER 1, 2022
As a busy family caregiver, you may have made your list and checked it twice, only to find the list has grown to more to-dos than you can manage. The holiday season is a joyful one, but also a time when many family caregivers feel completely overwhelmed at the thought of the extra tasks involved. Your days are already filled as it is with meeting the care needs of someone you love, managing your own household, taking care of children, a career, and more.
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are superior to histamine-2 receptor antagonists in GERD and ulcer healing. PPIs inhibit gastric proton pumps located on the parietal cells, producing long-lasting suppression of acid secretion.
NHPCO
DECEMBER 1, 2022
(Alexandria, VA) – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy affiliate, the Hospice Action Network (HAN), are pleased to endorse the Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act (S.4873/H.R. 8840), sponsored by Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), which will take crucial next steps to expand access to advance care planning by allowing social workers to facili
Always Best Care Senior Services
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Diabetes can affect individuals of all ages, but seniors may face an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to their lifestyle over the years and overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of 2018, approximately 26.8% of adults aged 65 or older have diabetes. That equates to around 14.3 million people.
HomeTouch
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Losing track of time is one of the early symptoms of dementia. Whether it’s a missed doctor’s appointment or a frantic phone call about whether they’ve had lunch, losing track of time can be a distressing experience for your loved one. Fortunately, there are a number of tools that can help your loved one keep […]. The post The best clocks for people living with dementia appeared first on Hometouch.
Home Care Pulse
DECEMBER 1, 2022
Article Contents: – Introduction. – Find the Fire. – Embrace Failure. – Inspire Through Real Opportunity. Article Contents: 1. Find the Fire. 2. Embrace Failure. 3. Inspire Through Real Opportunity. Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management.
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