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Legacy Hospice Acquires Safe Harbor

Hospice News

Legacy Hospice has expanded in Missouri by acquiring Safe Harbor Hospice for an undisclosed sum. Safe Harbor’s 13-county service region builds on Legacy’s footprint in southeastern Missouri. All told, Legacy now operates 19 locations in seven states, predominantly in rural areas. The company is backed by the Chicago-based private equity firm Prairie Capital.

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Forcura Partners with AlayaCare to Support the Entire Home-based Care Market

AlayaCare

Jacksonville, FLA., — March 14th, 2023 — Forcura, a healthcare technology company that enables connected care for better performance, and, a developer of end-to-end home-based care technology, today announced a partnership that will offer AlayaCare customers the ability to utilize Forcura’s healthcare workflow management platform as an integrated solution.

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Traditions Health of Round Rock Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission

Traditions Health

Traditions Health of Round Rock Awarded Hospice Accreditation from The Joint Commission Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Round Rock has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

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Tips for Seniors to Remain Active During Colder Months

Accessible Home Health Care

Staying physically active can become more challenging as the weather gets colder, especially for seniors. It’s well known that the change in weather can lead to seasonal depression in some, while cold weather can exacerbate certain physical conditions – such as arthritis – in others. The choice to remain active despite the changes is a tough one that can easily be accomplished with some creativity.

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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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NY Hospital Initiative Prevents Tracheostomy-Related Pressure Injuries

Daily Nurse

A New York hospital reduced the incidence of medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) following a tracheostomy to zero for four years, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “ Reducing Tracheostomy Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury: A Quality Improvement Project ” details how NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, Bronxville, achieved the results in its 18-bed adult intensive care unit (ICU), in part by integrating MDRPI prevention into the bedside p

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Hopeful Signs of Spring

Elaine Mansfield

February was unusually warm and calm in the New York Finger Lakes, a quiet time for walks with friends on dry forest trails. The birds knew better than to sing love songs that early. I trusted them and knew cold would return. By late February, the Anemoi, Greek Gods of Wind, grew bored with the quiet. The north wind Boreas and western Zephyrus blew hard to make up for lost time and pummeled the forest with sideways snow and broken branches.

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Daughter Finishes Dad’s Bucket List, Finds Herself

Solace

Laura Carney had trouble thinking about her father without crying for many years. When she was only 25, her father was killed in a car crash by a distracted driver. “I became sort of a timid person without realizing that I was,” Carney told Solace Cremation. It was difficult to grieve for him with the trauma of his tragic ending still haunting her. Though she turned her attention to her career and later to working as an advocate for safer driving, she found the trauma of his death left her with

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How To Parent a Child With a Developmental Disorder

Caregiver Support Services

Children with developmental disorders often need extra time and attention, which caregivers must be aware of when raising them. Failing to account for their specific needs can hinder these children from living their best lives. If you’re not sure how to parent a child with a developmental disorder , these tips can help get you started. Learn the Facts While these tips offer good general advice, it’s important to remember that no two developmental disorders are the same.

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Tying Up ‘Loose Ends’ to Finish Projects Left Behind

Solace

Avid knitters and longtime friends Masey Kaplan and Jen Simonic know the love that’s behind a hand-crafted scarf, blanket or sweater. “It feels like a hug,” Kaplan explained to Solace Cremation. “When I make something for someone, I like knowing that they are surrounded by the love I wanted them to feel,” she said. But the pair knew that there were many times when an incomplete project was left behind.

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RN’s Credibility Questioned By State Court

Nurse.com

In past blogs, I have written about the importance of your integrity and credibility when testifying in court. Credibility is also essential during board of nursing (BON) proceedings. In the following case, a nurse’s veracity was the focus of a state supreme court decision and decisions in three prior proceedings. Facts of the case During a night shift, a staff nurse at a nursing home and a certified nursing assistant (CNA) needed to turn a patient living with obesity.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Duloxetine is a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. By enhancing serotonin and norepinephrine, duloxetine works in the central nervous system to reduce pain transmission.

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