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Staff Poaching on Rise Amid Hospice Labor Shortage

Hospice News

As hospices continue to duke it out in the labor market, more providers are contending with competitors poaching their employees. A number of hospice leaders have told Hospice Newsthat poaching is becoming a greater source of tension in the industry’s recruitment and retention ground war. This often comes with promises of higher wages, more extensive benefit packages or sign-on bonuses.

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Now and Always, Nurses Need to be Advocates for Health Equity

Daily Nurse

Changes in the status of women’s reproductive health and protections have been at the forefront of new headlines in recent weeks. The leaked Supreme Court documents indicating that the justices are on the precipice of turning over 50 years worth of reproductive health precedent has a lot of people pausing to consider the implications of […].

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Being the Champion of Care

Today's Caregiver

One of the most important roles of a caregiver is to coordinate the medical care their loved-one receives. As medical needs grow, we often need to see specialists, have lab work done, go to therapists, and change care facilities.

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Mass Shootings: Helping Nurses Cope With the Trauma

Nurse.com

When Alisha Cornell, DNP, RN, heard about the shooting of 19 students and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, she was overwhelmed with emotion. Alisha Cornell, RN. The former trauma nurse was transported to her days at the bedside when she faced unexpected tragedies: patients who had been involved in serious accidents, violent attacks, or other events.

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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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Ep.3: What’s the Role of an End-of-Life Doula — And How Can They Support the Dying Process?

Home Care Pulse

Ep.3: What’s the Role of an End-of-Life Doula — And How Can They Support the Dying Process? Barbara Karnes, author of 'Gone From My Sight', 'The Little Blue Book' and 'The 11th Hour' explains the role of an end-of-life doula in Hospice, how they can support patients and their families, and the importance of advocating for the dying process. View Episode Transcript × Episode Transcript.

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I think therefore I am? – Good Finding

Palliverse

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash. We human beings have a natural tendency to look for the bad in any situation we encounter. This is a protective mechanism as we need to be able to deal with any threats we may come across. In times past this might have been crucial in keeping us alive but the level of threat that we encounter in modern day life is much less than what our ancestors experienced long ago.

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Does My Loved One Have Dementia or Is It Normal Age-Related Forgetfulness?

Comforcare Home Care

Signs of Dementia. Poor judgment and decision making. Inability to manage a budget. Losing track of the date or season. Difficulty having a conversation. Misplacing things and being unable to retrace steps to find them. Typical Age-Related Changes. Making a bad decision once and while. Missing a monthly payment. Forgetting what day it is and remembering later.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Adverse events associated with aspirin use include dyspepsia, bruising and bleeding. Enteric-coated aspirin may be prescribed to minimize gastrointestinal symptoms. Aspirin is contraindicated in patients with aspirin hypersensitivity.

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