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The Case for Integrating Social Determinants Into Palliative Care

Hospice News

Individually, palliative care and social determinants programs both have the potential to improve quality of life and reduce costs — but that potential may be greater when the two are combined. Social determinants are non-medical needs that can have a significant impact on the trajectory of patients’ health, such as nutrition, transportation, social or caregiver support, and housing, among others.

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Philippines nurses moving to Australia. The 5 W’s

The Nurse Break

We are fortunate to have Philippines nurse Chester write for us about his transition from the Philippines to Australia including the who, what, when, where and why’s of his journey. Chester goes into the step-by-step process involved for someone keen to nurse in Australia! He currently works in Tasmania in a busy public hospital ICU. International Nursing Content.

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Staffing Shortage Strains New Hospice Business Lines

Hospice News

Many providers have expanded beyond the traditional business lines of hospice care to reap potential benefits in a value-based payment arena. Carefully navigating payer goals alongside staffing needs are important keys as providers diversify services beyond the hospice scope. More hospices are developing business lines aimed at engaging patients and families further upstream, driven by value-based payment and patients’ complex needs.

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Preserving Memories: Capturing a Senior’s Legacy

Caring Senior Service

Everyone has a story to tell — and seniors have collected a lot of stories over the years. These stories matter because they are a link to the past. A senior’s stories can connect generations, describe history, and teach life lessons. But our aging loved ones won’t be around forever to tell their tales, which is why it’s important to record these memories now and preserve them for future generations.

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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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The Three R's of Nursing

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

There are some very basic things that nurses look for -- and deserve -- in the course of their nursing careers. It's clear that this list could probably be expanded to include many other ideas as well. I posit that there are " Three R's " of nursing, and I identify them as respect, remuneration, and recognition. In a previous post named " The Nursing Class Hero ", I stated the following: Back in the day, nursing was a non-professional, relatively unskilled form of labor wherein nurses were at th

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Palace of Care – Ripples

Palliverse

Photo by David Becker on Unsplash. Please. Remember that. Death. Of one. Affects their partner. Affects children. Affects their siblings. Affects their extended family. Affects the community belonged to. Nothing is ever. The same. Again.

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Law Enforcement Prayer Breakfast

Hospice Promise

Last month, Chaplain Jose Gonzalez hosted his 7th Annual Law Enforcement and Firefighters Prayer Breakfast. We’re proud to support our Chaplain, whose mission is to honor and pray for the first responders who protect our community daily. God Bless! [link]. The post Law Enforcement Prayer Breakfast appeared first on Hospice Promise.

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Symptoms of Dehydration in the Elderly

Comforcare Home Care

As temperatures rise the elderly are at risk of dehydration. Older adults are more susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Certain medical conditions and medications can affect the ability to retain fluids. Know the symptoms of dehydration: Little or no urination. Dark or amber-colored urine. Irritability, dizziness or confusion. Rapid breathing and heartbeat.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The hemodynamic effects of ACE inhibitors in heart failure include decreased preload, afterload and mean arterial pressure, as well as increased cardiac output. Ejection fraction is also improved.

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Third Season Episode 8: A Conversation with Holly Vossel

Hospice Chaplaincy

In this week’s episode, Saul talks with Holly Vossel a reporter for Hospice news about improving access and quality of hospice care for LGBTQ+.

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July Issue: Yoga for Patients with Psychiatric Illness, What We Know About Long COVID, More

AJN Off the Charts

“We have studied elder mistreatment for decades. We wait for it to happen and then find those to blame. What if we started from a position of prevention?”—Guest editorial, “Elder Mistreatment Prevention Rounds in Nursing Homes” The July issue of AJN is now live. Here’s what’s new. Some articles may be free only to subscribers.

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Leveraging Your Nursing Leadership Style

Nurse.com

Leadership in nursing has been an increasingly relevant topic, as the industry continues to rapidly change during unprecedented challenges. Nurses stand to make a significant impact in these times of complex and urgent change. With an increased focus on leveraging nurse leadership , refining your nursing leadership style is particularly important as you grow your nursing career.

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