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Future-Proofing Healthcare: The Unexpected Tools Enhancing Nurse Efficiency

Daily Nurse

Healthcare faces growing demands, and nurses often manage the brunt of them. It’s common for nurses to have to juggle heavy workloads, complex patient needs, and time-intensive tasks every day they clock in. These challenges put pressure on efficiency and patient care quality. Fortunately, technology is stepping in as a powerful ally, offering tools and innovations that streamline workflows, reduce stress, and empower nurses to focus on delivering exceptional care.

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Hospice of the Valley: Redefining the End-of-Life Care Delivery Outlook

Hospice News

Rising competition in the hospice space has fueled pivotal changes in end-of-life care delivery both for better and for worse, according to Arizona-based Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Debbie Shumway. Healthy competition can be a good thing, driving innovation and quality improvement, Shumway stated. More providers can also mean greater access during a time of growing demand among swelling aging populations.

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Harriet Tubman’s Forgotten History as a Civil War Nurse

Minority Nurse

Harriet Tubman lived a life of advocacy, courage, and fearlessness as a conductor of the Underground Railroad, a system of safe houses and escape routes from slavery across America during the Civil War. However, not many people know that she also was a nurse at one point. She often took care of her passengers on their way to freedom, and this experience helped her serve as a Civil War nurse, where she cared for hundreds of wounded soldiers and nursed them back to health.

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A Guide to Heart Health

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Each February, American Heart Month raises awareness about heart disease and encourages people to adopt heart-healthy habits. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., accounting for one in four deaths. However, with preventive measures, it is largely avoidable. Start the new year by prioritizing your heart health and supporting those affected by heart disease.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Why Working at Bayshore Home Care is More Than Just a Job

Bayshore Care Home

At Bayshore Home Care, being part of the team is more than just having a jobits about building a meaningful career with purpose, compassion, and connection. For over 38 years, The post Why Working at Bayshore Home Care is More Than Just a Job first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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In Grief: "Time For Me to Write My Experiences"

Grief Healing Blog

We write to taste life twice, in the moment and in retrospect. ~ Anas Nin A reader writes: I'm not sure what I'mwriting here.but felt compelled to say something. I have been on a horrendous journey since my husband died 4 yrs ago. Every trauma has hit the children and me.tonight my son aged 13 who is very ill came to my bed.he couldn't sleep and was in terrible pain.I don't know how or why.but for the second time over the past few years I did hands-on healing on his stomach.whic

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