Hospice News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Education in palliative care principles for emergency department clinicians could likely improve care for seriously ill patients who present in the ED. Many seriously ill patients rely on emergency department visits to address symptoms that could be alleviated or reduced with effective palliative care, including pain, digestive issues and shortness of breath, among others.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with psychiatric patients? Surely, it’s not like many movies and television shows have portrayed. Not even close. To get more information about becoming a psychiatric nurse , we interviewed Jessica Martinez, RN, a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse working on CareRev’s platform at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey.
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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Michigan-based Centrica Care Navigators has affiliated with the NorthStar Care Community, which also operates Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice. Financial terms were undisclosed. Post-transaction, the combined nonprofit organization will care for more than 1,800 hospice patients across 60 Michigan counties, as well as nearly 900 palliative care patients, making one of the largest nonprofit operators in the United States, according to Kelly McCormick, CEO of Centrica.
Healthcare Law Insights blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Research into psychedelic-assisted therapy receives funding in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. In an epoch marked by rapid innovation in mental health treatments, a paradigm shift is on the horizon for the well-being of our armed forces personnel. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has surfaced as an innovative intervention for ailments such as depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and—perhaps most widely applicable to military personnel—post-traumatic stress disorder
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Caring Senior Service
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As loved ones age, they may face challenges in maintaining their independence and need help. One of the most sensitive times a loved one may need help is when toileting. Older adults often experience incontinence, balance issues, and reduced flexibility, which can make toileting a challenge.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
On episode 459 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith welcomes back Dr. Bonnie Clipper, DNP, MBA, RN, CENP, FACHE, FAAN, a well-known nurse futurist, healthcare influencer, virtual nursing expert, innovator, and best-selling author. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Clipper discuss the growing intersection of artificial intelligence, nursing, and healthcare.
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