Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

This article is sponsored by Hospice Dynamix. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Drew Bringhurst, Chief Commercial Officer, Hospice Dynamix, to learn how hospice leaders can better serve their patients and organizations by leveraging AI technology. He explains how machine learning technology can assist leaders with easing financial and operational pressures while maintaining compliance and quality outcomes, and he also talks about how technology can mitigate one of the greates

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ConnectRN’s “unResignation Letter” initiative is a nursing movement stemming from an open letter urging healthcare facilities to consider nurses’ mental health, work-life balance, and flexibility. It encourages nurses to recommit to the profession, including those who have resigned and those considering leaving.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Staffing improvements and reimbursement shifts are paving Addus HomeCare’s (NASDAQ: ADUS) growth path this year. That path will divert more toward home health and personal care – and less in the direction of hospice – as 2023 progresses. Addus’ more than 33,000 employees serve around 46,500 patients across roughly 200 locations nationwide. The company added to its clinical workforce with 80 new hires during the fourth quarter, with hospice hiring especially strong.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Dr. Jamil Norman is the Tempo Academic Program Coordinator for the RN to BSN Program at Walden University and a certified nurse educator with over twenty years of experience as a registered nurse and over fifteen years in higher education. Throughout her career, Dr. Norman has served as an agent of social change in the roles of educator, researcher, and mentor.

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Elaine Mansfield

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Birth of Venus, Botticelli On February 18, my son David who lives in North Carolina sent a text to his brother and me. “Did you see the sky?” he asked, including a cell phone photo of the evening sky taken in his yard. “I looked an hour ago,” I answered, “but the planets were hidden behind thick clouds.” “Look again,” my other son Anthony wrote. He lives three miles from me on his own dark sky land.

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Nurse.com

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Dehydration occurs when the body does not have enough fluids because more fluid is lost than is taken in. With the elderly, dehydration can be caused by many factors, but studies indicate that inadequate staffing and lack of supervision are principal causes of dehydration in nursing homes. In the following case, a nursing home resident’s death was determined to be caused by dehydration coupled with a new or existing cardiac condition that was exacerbated by her dehydration.

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Seasons Hospice

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

For those who are recently widowed, life can feel like an impossible journey. However, there is hope and strength to be found in the Bible for those who have suffered a great loss. As you work through your grief, it is important to seek out support, practice self-care, and connect with God. In this blog post, we will share six tips to help you navigate life after losing your spouse as you continue to grieve. 1.

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Nurse Nacole

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Category: Fundamentals Visual changes, weight gain, headache, dizziness, nervousness, photosensitivity, weakness, tinnitus, easy bruising or bleeding, and fluid retention are adverse events that have been associated with use of NSAIDs.

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Hospice Promise

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

At Hospice Promise, we take pride in the community we serve! Our team is available to travel within a 65-mile radius of our location to care for patients. We also service the good folks in the Ajo area. If you or a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, please get in touch with our office, and we will do our best to provide help and hope in any way we can!

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

February celebrates American Heart Month and nurses everywhere have tools at their disposal to continue adding to their vast knowledge of heart health throughout the year. Whether you’re a nurse who specializes in cardiac care, one who works in other specialties, or a nurse considering making a career move into the cardiac field, many resources will help you find more information.

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