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Researchers Build Framework for Pediatric Palliative Care Growth

Hospice News

Researchers have found common threads in efforts to develop sustainable pediatric palliative care for underserved patients and families in need worldwide. Though demand is growing for pediatric palliative care, availability of these services is scarce at global levels, with staffing shortages and reimbursement issues as large culprits. Children are among the most underserved seriously ill populations in hospice and palliative care throughout the world.

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“Emergency Nurses of the Future” Video Series Promotes Healthy Nurse Work Environment Initiative

Daily Nurse

The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) and dBase Media launched the “Emergency Nurses of the Future” video series to promote its new healthy nurse work environment initiative. The series highlights efforts to support emergency nurses in multiple ways – from developing healthier work environments and encouraging self-care to provide tools and resources that bolster patient care. […].

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Making the most of precious moments at Diwali

Together for Short Lives

Celebrating moments and special festivals like Diwali are even more important to families caring for a seriously ill child. When time’s short, there is no time to waste. Families with a life-limiting child need to make the most of every moment, creating memories in the time they have together, whether that’s years, months or just […]. The post Making the most of precious moments at Diwali appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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The Psychological Effect of a Hospital Stay on Seniors

Caring Senior Service

While time in the hospital can help a senior physically, it can have adverse effects on their mental health. Treatment can turn to trauma. The stress of a hospital stay can ultimately result in a decline of an elderly patient's mental and physical health, slowing down their long-term recovery, well-being, and quality of life. In fact, a 2012 study from Neurology suggested that the risk for cognitive declines more than doubles for seniors after a hospital stay.

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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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Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Information

Minority Nurse

Cybersecurity threats are real, but you can take many steps to help protect your own information. October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month and offers excellent resources to help you take steps to make it tougher for anyone to gain your information. Whether it’s keeping patient information private at work or keeping your own personal information away from strangers, you do have control over some of the most common threats.

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Fearless Caregiver Profile: Susan Jones

Today's Caregiver

Join us as we celebrate Fearless Caregivers, Michelle Ainsworth sharing her personal story of caregiving.

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Does Your CNO Champion Solid Nurse Recognition Programs?

Nurse.com

Among the countless things learned through the COVID-19 pandemic is the significance of meaningful recognition for nurses for their outstanding skills and the compassion they show patients and families every day. . Meaningful recognition is not a pat on the back, saying “good job” in passing, or a pizza sent to a unit for dinner. It’s not to say that those kinds of things are not appreciated by nurses.

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The Georgia Mass Choir - Come On In The Room

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

Frances Shani Parker, Author "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes" [link] Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog [link]

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Spirometry measures lung volumes during a forced maximal exhalation. Airflow limitation is assessed using the forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), the total volume of exhaled air (forced vital capacity, FVC) and the FEV1/FVC ratio.

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Hospice Myth Buster: Are 24-hour Caregivers Required?

Hospice Promise

24-hour caregivers are NOT required for admission to hospice. The hospice team, along with the patient and family will develop a safe plan of care as the disease progresses. Whether you or a loved one needs hospice care, Hospice Promise is here to guide you through the process and assist you in making informed decisions. Please visit our website or give us a call to learn more!

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The Rewarding World Of Public Health And Immunisation Nursing

The Nurse Break

Public Health and Immunisation Nursing. I have been nursing for over 38 years – starting as a pupil enrolled nurse in 1984 (Nurse Grade 2) and I am now a Nurse Practitioner (Nurse Grade 8). Along the way I also trained as a midwife and child health nurse, and have spent all of my career in South East Queensland. My specialty area is infectious diseases/public health, with a focus on vaccine preventable diseases, mainly in adults.

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