Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
Hospice providers have unveiled two key themes that are impacting the ability to sustain and grow their workforce. Staffing shortages have long topped the concerns of hospice executives nationwide. Rising demand for hospice care has been outpacing the supply of clinical resources for several years running. Labor strains have also mounted among nonclinical and back-office administrative, billing and IT roles.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 21, 2025
I believed I could handle it all when I started nursing school as an adult student. I had managed work, kids, and prerequisite classes beforeso nursing school would be no different, right? I quickly learned I was wrong. Nursing school requires a completely different mindset. It is not just about memorizing factsit is about developing critical thinking, managing your time, and knowing when to ask for help.
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Daily Nurse
APRIL 21, 2025
Clinical rotations are a crucial bridge between classroom theory and real-world practice for NP students. These experiences are far more than educational checkpointsthey’re the foundation upon which your entire advanced practice nursing career will be built. According to a 2023 cross-sectional study published in Nursing Reports, 93.7% of advanced practice nurses agreed that clinical experience significantly contributes to the development of professional competence and nursing identity.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
APRIL 10, 2025
We have all witnessed a certain magic that happens when an occupational therapist walks into a patients room in a long-term care setting. While others may see deficits, cluttered assisted devices, or safety concerns, OTs see possibilities. They scan the environment and observe the patient with a trained and hopeful eye, seeking not just what is wrong, but what is still right.
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Hospice News
APRIL 18, 2025
Among the numerous tactics that unscrupulous hospices use to commit fraud, three are rising to the forefront. Four states have garnered national attention as fraud hotbeds Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas. These regions have seen swarms of new hospices emerging and receiving Medicare dollars. Numerous reports of unethical or illegal practices have surfaced, particularly among these new companies.
Aging Life Care Association
APRIL 15, 2025
Words Matter: Elevating Our Language, Elevating Our Profession By Mary Ann Buckley, LCSW-C Words can do so much. As a Social Worker with over 30 years of experienceprimarily in the field of Aging Life Care managementIve accumulated countless thoughts and observations over the years. Ive witnessed profound changes in our field and also identified areas … Continue reading Words Matter → The post Words Matter appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.
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Minority Nurse
APRIL 1, 2025
Lisa-Marie Ortega’s journey to earning her degree at Post University is one of resilience, determination, and a deep passion for serving others. After being just a few credits away from completing her undergraduate degree two decades ago, life took an unexpected turn. A series of family tragedies forced her to leave school, and over the years, she found herself facing professional roadblocks due to the lack of a degree.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 15, 2025
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental condition that includes a range of characteristics that influence how someone communicates, learns, and behaves. Some traits include repetitive behaviors, restrictive interests, and difficulty socializing with others. Because many medical professionals still misunderstand autism , many autistic patients struggle to find adequate medical services.
The Nurse Break
APRIL 21, 2025
Nursing practices in Australia have come a long way. And depending on whether you trained in the country, in a major city, or somewhere in between, you likely had a very different experience. Nurses from rural outposts to inner-city hospitals have shared their jaw-dropping, hilarious, and at times shocking memories from a time before digital obs, before disposable everything, and long before OH&S was a household phrase.
Hospice News
APRIL 16, 2025
Strong staff education and reimbursement are among the keys to successfully integrating social determinants of health within a palliative care program. Screening tools developed by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) include five areas of social determinants of health: food and housing insecurity, transportation needs, utility difficulties and interpersonal safety.
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HopeHealth
APRIL 29, 2025
When words fade, music remains. Heres how one volunteer brings hope and happiness to patients with dementia, one familiar tune at a time. The post “Its like a miracle”: A volunteer helps unlock memories through music appeared first on HopeHealth.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
APRIL 20, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into the healthcare sector, including the field of nursing. Indeed, the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, appears to think that AI is the solution to many of the UKs economics woes. Given this, the latest EBN theme focuses on AI in healthcare looking at the pros and cons of using this technology.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
APRIL 24, 2025
We plant Derby week. Thats just what we do here, I heard a facility administrator say this week. There is something magical about a garden in springtime, especially one planted by the hands of residents, therapists and dining staff together. At one skilled nursing facility in central Kentucky, the raised beds along the patio are just waiting, freshly filled with composted soil for residents to gently place herb starters and tomato plants in rows.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 1, 2025
For the second year running, U.S. News & World Report has named Nurse Practitioners (NPs) the #1 job in America, a powerful affirmation of their critical role in an evolving healthcare landscape. The National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health (NPWH) is celebrating this momentnot just for the profession at large, but for the life-changing work of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners (WHNP-BCs) who continue to fill care gaps for women and gender-diverse individuals
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Traditions Health
APRIL 1, 2025
Franklin, TN Traditions Health, a leading multi-state provider of home health, hospice, and palliative care, announced the addition of Miriam Campbell, who joins the team as a vice president of sales for the hospice service line. As a sales leader, Campbell will design and manage the optimization of sales operations across Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio, and Virginia to increase market share and drive innovation.
Hospice News
APRIL 25, 2025
Calls are growing louder to make permanent regulatory flexibilities for telehealth. Pandemic-related telehealth waivers temporarily instituted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) during the public health emergency have been extended several times. Currently they are set to expire on Sept 30. If they end as planned, hospice providers, as well as patients and families, could face potentially detrimental impacts, according to several hospice leaders.
CareAcademy Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Your ability to attract and retain top nursing professionals directly shapes patients' quality of care. While the RN workforce is expected to grow by 6% through 2032, experts project a shortage of 78,610 full-time RNs in 2025. That means agency competition for top talent will increase, and agencies need to fine-tune their nursing recruitment strategies.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
APRIL 3, 2025
This blog is written by Dr Analisa Smythe, Research Matron, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Trust, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (analisa.smythe@nhs.net) and Dr Catharine Jenkins, Associate Professor, Dementia Care, Birmingham City University (catharine.jenkins@bcu.ac.uk ). Introduction Qualitative research is key to understanding participants experiences and insights, usually collected through focus groups and interviews, which then support arguments for change and innovation.
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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.
AT Home Care & Hospice
APRIL 24, 2025
Aging at Home: The Power of Community Support and Home Health Care Aging brings unique challenges, but with the right support, seniors can continue to live independently and safely in the comfort of their homes. Many older adults and their families may not realize that home health care is a powerful resource designed to provide The post Aging at Home appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 14, 2025
When we think of a nurse, the registered nurse may quickly come to mind, but licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are also a significant part of the nursing workforce and deserve equal attention for their important contributions to patient care. We can also recognize the LPN role as a viable potential on-ramp to a satisfying nursing career. What are LPNs?
Grief Healing Blog
APRIL 7, 2025
Understand theres no right or wrong way to grieve, including anticipatory grief. Its like the ocean. It ebbs and it flows. There can be moments of calm. But out of nowhere, it can feel like youre drowning. ~ Dana Arcuri A reader writes: I am searching for an online support group for people and/or their loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
quality measurement. Calls are growing louder for a federally established set of standardized palliative guidelines. Capturing real-time quality data is an important part of effectively managing patients symptoms and needs, according to Dr. Monisha Pujari, medical director of Georgia-based Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care. But palliative care providers largely lack a standardized way of measuring quality, she stated.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Responsive Home Care
APRIL 4, 2025
Navigating the challenges of dementia care can be difficult, especially when a loved one becomes fixated on a specific idea or anxious about a nonexistent threat. Reasoning with them often leads to frustration, as logic does not always break through. Instead of arguing, a more effective method is redirectiongently shifting their focus to something calming […] The post Overcoming the Challenges of Dementia Care Through Redirection appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 28, 2025
Home health nursing offers numerous rewards, especially if you bring compassion and commitment. But as a minority nurse, you may face challenges that put your physical, emotional, and financial well-being at risk. However, you can meet these challenges and succeed. The Challenges Facing Minority Home Health Nurses You are the foundation of the home healthcare industry, providing necessary support in homes and communities nationwide.
AT Home Care & Hospice
APRIL 21, 2025
Every April, Patient Experience Week gives us the opportunity to recognize the vital role that medical professionals and healthcare partners play in ensuring a smooth, compassionate, and high-quality experience for patients during critical times of need. As a trusted home health care provider, we deeply value our partnership with referral sources like you– because together, The post Celebrating Patient Experience Week appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 23, 2025
At Children’s Hospital Colorado, nurse Kayla McCarthy is known for her dedication to pediatric transplant patients. But recently, she went beyond the call of dutydonating a piece of her liver to save the life of a toddler patient at the very hospital where she works. McCarthy has been named Nurse of the Week for her extraordinary compassion. Every day, McCarthy cares for children who are either waiting for or recovering from organ transplants.
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Grief Healing Blog
APRIL 14, 2025
Remember that just because you hit bottom doesnt mean you have to stay there. ~ Robert Downey Jr. Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure. Grief can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and deeply isolating. In an attempt to manage the emotional turmoil, some individuals turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to numb the pain, escape reality, or temporarily quiet their thoughts.
Hospice News
APRIL 9, 2025
Providing support and care to seriously ill loved ones comes with myriad difficulties for todays family caregivers. A new documentary film, Caregiving, depicts the most pressing issues among these unpaid caregivers, as well as the historic and novel efforts to address them. Caregiving is set to air on local Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television stations nationwide on June 24, 2025, as well as on the PBS YouTube Channel.
Responsive Home Care
APRIL 17, 2025
As a family caregiver, you might have noticed some perplexing dementia-related behaviors, such as attempting to eat non-food items like napkins, dirt, or small objects. While these actions may be concerning, they are part of a phenomenon known as pica, which is surprisingly common in individuals with dementia. Pica involves the compulsion to ingest substances […] The post Help for One of the Most Perplexing Dementia-Related Behaviors appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 9, 2025
This April, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month , we celebrate the incredible contributions of autistic nurses who bring compassion, dedication, and unique perspectives to the world of healthcare. According to the CDC , around 2% of adults in the U.S. are autisticand that number is growing as more people receive diagnoses later in life. With greater awareness comes greater acceptance, and more autistic adults are finding strength and clarity in understanding who they are.
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