Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2022

State laws passed during the last 10 years to promote palliative care have had little impact to date, according to sources interviewed by Hospice News. But that doesn’t mean we should throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. As they battle persistent misconceptions about their work, hospice and palliative providers must take every opportunity to make themselves heard, with every ounce of support they can get from lawmakers and others who are in a position to move policy forward.

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Caregiver Warrior

AUGUST 19, 2022

Vulnerability is a powerful tool for caregivers that offers a chance to get help, support and relief. The post Why Vulnerability Is a Powerful Tool for Caregivers appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Researchers recently found that “trigger systems” signaling when a patient may need palliative care can boost utilization of those services, as well as advance care planning and hospice admissions. The American Journal of Managed Care recently examined the impacts of two studies published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology that explored ways to help providers recognize when to have goals-of-care conversations with their patients, as well as when they may need palliative care.

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AlayaCare

AUGUST 19, 2022

In a time where home care is on the rise and more clients are seeking home care services, you may feel as though your agency is running low on time and resources to keep up with the growing demand. Many home care agencies are struggling to find a way to provide efficient and effective care, without placing too much stress on their employees. While hiring more staff could temporarily ease the stress of increased client referrals, there are still several workflows associated with each visit that c

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Hospice News

AUGUST 19, 2022

Pennsylvania-based Homeland at Home recently added community-based palliative care to its repertoire of services in response to rising demand for this care. Homeland previously provided facility-based palliative services and is now stepping into the home. The provider’s palliative care team includes a physician medical director, social worker and nurse practitioners who now offer in-home palliative care to adult patients 18 and older facing a serious illness.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 19, 2022

Content courtesy of CBD Stat. Being a nurse is physically and emotionally taxing. Many nurses experience pain and soreness in their back, legs, and feet from long shifts. Nurses must also contend with the stress, anxiety, and even sleep disturbances that have become more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In recent years, the use of cannabis products to treat medical or physical ailments has seen growing acceptance in the health care and scientific community.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

AUGUST 19, 2022

We’re honoring two amazing caregivers as August’s Heroes of the Month. These women have exemplified what it means to serve your clients at the highest level. They show professionalism and compassion day in and day out! Freedom Home Care Hero: Keisha Robinson. Please join us in congratulating our Hero of the Month, Keisha Robinson! Keisha has been a caregiver for more than 25 years and has been part of the Freedom Home Care team for the past 11.

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Diversity Nursing

AUGUST 19, 2022

Nursing is a profession that requires compassion as well as expertise, making it both an art and a science. Empathy and compassion are critical characteristics of an excellent Nurse. These qualities help us to connect with patients on an individualized basis and improve patient outcomes. Nurses must also be educated, motivated, and have a strong understanding of evidence-based practice.

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 19, 2022

UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Assistant Professor Nakia Best doesn’t tend to exaggerate: When she makes a statement, she has the data to back it up and says kids are healthier when school nurses are in the building. A self-confessed data nerd with a nursing Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina — […].

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 19, 2022

Content courtesy of CBD Stat. Being a nurse is physically and emotionally taxing. Many nurses experience pain and soreness in their back, legs, and feet from long shifts. Nurses must also contend with the stress, anxiety, and even sleep disturbances that have become more prevalent since the COVID-19 pandemic began. In recent years, the use of cannabis products to treat medical or physical ailments has seen growing acceptance in the health care and scientific community.

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Home Care Pulse

AUGUST 19, 2022

HCP WEBINAR. Building Learning Ladders to Improve Engagement – And Why It’s the Key to Long-Term Employees Thursday, September 1, 2022. 2:00pm EST | 60 min. We surveyed 80,000 employees last year, asking them to rate their agency in 7 categories. Training received was the second lowest score. Considering the current state of the workforce, the takeaway is clear: Home-based care becomes a high-turnover industry when employees don’t see their place in it long-term.

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Palliverse

AUGUST 19, 2022

Photo by Tim Cooper on Unsplash. “Doctor, I’ve got a fundraising idea for the hospice.”. “Aha?”. “I’ve been going for walks around the garden and there are a lot of nice plants. Some of them you can’t find in garden centres. Has the hospice ever thought about selling plants?”. “No, we haven’t.”. “Here’s a photo of some plants I noticed. They have self-propagated themselves and are growing well.

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Interim HealthCare Inc.

AUGUST 19, 2022

There are a ton of ways you can and should keep yourself healthy. Eat a balanced diet, exercise, don’t smoke, see your doctor regularly…the list goes on.

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Euro-American Connections & Homecare

AUGUST 19, 2022

Join our next graduating class! At Euro-American Homecare we believe in investing in our caregivers’ education and knowledge, that is why all of our caregivers have access to an online training platform that includes an extensive catalog of courses on industry-relevant topics. •. To learn more about the learning platform and how to join call us today at 860-829-0208.

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Nurse Nacole

AUGUST 19, 2022

Category: Fundamentals In addition to being negative chronotropic drugs (decrease AV nodal conduction), ?-blockers are also negative inotropic agents (decrease cardiac contractility). Both of these properties enable ?-blockers to decrease myocardial oxygen consumption.

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NHPCO

AUGUST 19, 2022

For Immediate Release. August 19, 2022 . Christopher Arnold Brings Health Care Association Experience to the Position . Alexandria, VA – The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) announced that Christopher Arnold has joined the NHPCO team as Vice President of Finance. Arnold brings to the position more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, operations, compliance, administration, and management.

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The Heart of Hospice

AUGUST 19, 2022

Our guest Zaundra Ellis believes in servant leadership, and practiced it for over 20 years serving in hospice care. Zaundra has held many positions in hospice agencies, from executive direct ro her current role as Vice President of Hospice Solutions for Axxess Solutions. Through the years, she’s learned lessons about leadership and the importance of … Continue reading "The Heart of a Hospice Administrator with Zaundra Ellis, Episode 117".

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