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Pennant Group CFO Lynette Walborn: Reduce Turnover with a Customer-Second Approach to Labor 

Hospice News

As the recently appointed CFO of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), Lynette Walborn has her sights set on multiple avenues of growth — including expanding the company’s workforce. Walborn came to Pennant from Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC, where she was vice president of financial reporting and tax, overseeing acquisitions, accounting systems and equity management.

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LGBTQIA+ Community Nursing Representation Is Essential

Minority Nurse

As LGBTQIA+ nurses celebrate June’s Pride Month, they continue to advocate for accessible and safe care for the LGBTQIA+ community and for a nursing workforce that represents the populations they serve. Jeff Day, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, CNEcl, who is chair of the nursing section of GLMA and a medical provider at Callen-Lorde a New York City-based community health center and a global leader in LGBTQIA+ healthcare, says a diverse nursing workforce is essential to good patient care, but it also make

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Samaritan Health Services, Laurel Brook Rehab Collaborate on Customized Palliative Care Model

Hospice News

In New Jersey, a partnership between a health services company and a nursing home is offering a new approach to long-term illness, tailoring palliative care treatment plans to individual patients. Samaritan Health Services Partners, a not-for-profit complex illnesses company, and Laurel Brook Rehab, a 220-bed facility in Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, have joined together to offer Chronic Illness Support to Laurel Brook patients.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Valproic acid has adverse events that include fatigue, tremor, GI upset, alopecia, behavioral changes and weight gain. Severe adverse effects include thrombocytopenia, pancreatitis, encephalopathy and hepatotoxicity.

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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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Voices: Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, VP Talent Solutions, SimiTree

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by SimiTree. In this interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Eric Scharber, Managing Principal, VP Talent Solutions, SimiTree, to talk about the factors behind wage growth in home-based care, as well as the impact it’s having on providers. He explores wage growth through a talent strategy lens, and he discusses how interim management falls into this equation.

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Nurse’s Side Gig: Nourished Beginnings–Postpartum Care

Daily Nurse

Rachel Ellis, RN, works in the ICU and, for the past five years, has primarily worked in the critical care setting, but on the side, though, she provides postpartum care to new moms. Here’s her story. We edited the interview for length and clarity. Why did you decide to start your postpartum side gig? When did you start it, and how did you go about it?

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Where to Live After Retirement

Caregiver Support Services

Planning your living arrangements after retirement isn’t easy, but ensuring your dignity and comfort as you reach your golden years is necessary. Many residential options exist depending on the level of assistance you might need. Understanding these options will help you make the best decision on where to live after retirement. Here are some tips from Caregiver Support Services to get you started.

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14th Annual Sweet N’ Stickey in Dickey Rib Cook-off to be held July 8

Hospice Red River Valley

Saturday, July 8 th , join us for the 14 th Annual Sweet N’ Stickey Rib Cook-off. This exciting event will take place outside of Dickey Bar, situated at 217 4 th Ave, Dickey, N.D. 58431. The Rib Cook-off is a donation-based event, and all proceeds will go to Hospice of the Red River Valley to honor the memory of loved ones who have passed away. This is an all-day event, with ribs starting to be served shortly after 5:30 p.m.

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