AJN Off the Charts

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Photo by Maria Kovalets/Unsplash Respiratory viruses are part of our surrounding ecology, with rates increasing and decreasing across seasons and in accordance with the individual virus environmental preferences and human interactions. The SARS-CoV2 pandemic heightened international concern regarding respiratory virus presence and continues to serve as a stark reminder that illness anywhere in the world can have a profound impact on health in the United States.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This weeks blog has been written by Ebenezer Akore Yeboah, a nurse and PhD candidate at Coventry University, UK, specialising in nursing, climate change, and sustainability. He is a member of the UK Florence Nightingale Foundation’s sustainability expert group. Climate change is having a widespread impact on all forms of life, leading to shifts in weather patterns, increased disease burdens, and economic struggles across the globe 1.

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Caregiver Support Services

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Caring for older adults comes with immense responsibility. At times, navigating the complexities of their care can expose vulnerable individuals to harm. Elder abuse, encompassing physical harm, emotional manipulation, financial exploitation, or neglect, often occurs in silence. Understanding the warning signs and taking action to address elder abuse is critical for caregivers.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nurses are not just caregiversthey’re advocates, educators, and changemakers. This Black History Month, let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible contributions of Black nurses who broke barriers, faced adversity head-on, and paved the way for a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. These stories are not just history but a call to action for every nurse to honor their legacy by fostering equity and empowermen t in our profession.

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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.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Summary Transcript CME Summary Things are changing quickly in the Alzheimers space. We now have biomarkers that can reasonably approximate the degree of amyloid build-up in the brain with a simple blood test. We have two new FDA-approved medications that reduce that amyloid buildup and modestly slow down the progression of the disease. So, the question becomes, what, if anything, should we do differently in the primary care setting to diagnose the disease?

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A guilty plea has been filed in a hospice fraud scheme that allegedly bilked Medicare for $17 million in false claims. Petros Fichidzhyan pleaded guilty to charges of health care fraud, aggravated identity theft and money laundering in connection with the Medicare fraud case involving multiple California-based hospice and home health companies. Fichidzhyan was among the five individuals that the FBI arrested in June 2024 in connection with the hospice fraud and money laundering scheme.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Common Heart Conditions That May Benefit from Home Health Care Managing heart conditions effectively is crucial to maintaining overall health and quality of life. Common cardiac issues that can benefit from home health care include: Signs It May Be Time to Introduce Home Health Patients with heart conditions may benefit from home health care if The post Supporting Heart Health with Home Health Care appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Nurses are no strangers to leadership in action whether at the bedside, in the classroom, or within boardrooms. But leadership doesn’t look the same for everyone. For Black nursing leaders, advancing the profession means tackling systemic challenges head-on, amplifying voices that have historically been silenced, and creating pathways for the next generation.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Georgia-based Hospice Savannah Inc. recently received nearly $2 million in grant funding to fuel expansion of its Community Aging in Place Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) program. Launched in 2023, the CAPABLE program aims to improve seniors ability to safely age in place. Through the program, a team of interdisciplinary professionals assess and address the physical and environmental challenges of medically fragile aging adults.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The nursing and healthcare community deeply mourns the loss of Dr. Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, FAAN, FAANP, a trailblazing innovator and visionary in nursing. Dr. Ford, renowned worldwide for her pivotal role in co-founding the nurse practitioner (NP) profession, passed away peacefully at her home in Florida on Jan. 22 at 104. Her extraordinary contributions have revolutionized healthcare delivery and globally expanded patient access to quality care. “Dr.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Responsive Home Care

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

You ask an easy question: What would you like for lunch today? But instead of a response, you are met with hesitation, bewilderment, and a long pause. You have probably experienced occasions such as this while being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimers, where words seem just out of reach and conversations feel more like […] The post Discover New Ways to Communicate With Someone With Alzheimers appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Traditions Health

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

A heart attack is a major, life-threatening event that can require extensive rehabilitation for weeks, months, or even years after it happens. While youre in the hospital, doctors will stabilize your health and make sure youre on the right medications. But what happens after you go home? Several years ago, researchers presented a study at the American Heart Associations Quality of Care & Outcomes Research Scientific Sessions.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Engaged physicians can aid hospices ensure regulatory compliance and help improve patient satisfaction. Hospice physicians are responsible for some of the most important aspects of care. These include determinations of patients eligibility, the level of care they need, prognostication, determination of relatedness to the terminal condition and medical management of the patient.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) has launched NEST ( Neonatal Outcomes Impacted by Escalation Safety Telemetry). This groundbreaking remote fetal monitoring center offers continuous, real-time monitoring of critical elements of labor and delivery across System hospitals. NEST is led by a medical director and a team of highly specialized nurses who bring over 200 years of combined experience safely delivering thousands of babies.

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Caregiver Support Services

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When it comes to healthcare, few concepts are as criticaland often misunderstoodas informed consent. At its core, informed consent is the process by which patients are given the information they need to make educated decisions about their care. Whether youre a patient, a loved ones caregiver, or a healthcare provider, understanding informed consent is critical.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with many cases being preventable through lifestyle modifications, early detection, and consistent medical oversight. As medical professionals, empowering patients with prevention strategies and proactive care can reduce the burden of this disease. Home health care serves as an essential partner in this endeavor by ensuring patients receive The post Cancer Prevention and the Role of Home Health Care appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Blue Ridge Care Hospice is partnering with Laurel Ridge Community College to provide greater exposure to hospice care to students in its emergency medical services and nursing programs. The Virginia-based nonprofit expects the partnership to help bolster the hospice clinical workforce. Blue Ridge and the college have entered into a clinical affiliation agreement that will enable students to gain hands-on experience working with hospice patients.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Nancy Leftenant-Colon, the first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after its desegregation in the 1940s, passed away on January 8 at the age of 104. Her remarkable life, shaped by resilience, service, and humility, has left an indelible mark on nursing, military history, and the fight for racial equality. Known affectionately as “Lefty,” Nancy Leftenant-Colon quietly shattered barriers during her trailblazing career. “She never created waves when she was doing all t

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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.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Georgetown University School of Nursing, a distinguished institution with over 120 years of history in professional, advanced practice, and doctoral nursing education, has launched its groundbreaking Nurse Executives in Residence program. This initiative is a hallmark of the newly enhanced Executive Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in Health Systems Leadership and Policy program aimed at fostering transformative leadership in nursing and healthcare. “We are proud to welcome the addition of

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Learn valuable insight on available services. Click play below to listen. High Peaks Hospice is a local organization serving families in Warren, Washington, Essex, St. Lawrence, Franklin and Hamilton Counties. Call 518-891-0606 today to get any of your questions answered. It’s never too early to learn about the services and resources available.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media company, is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Aspect Awards. With nearly 50 submissions across the categories of Behavioral Health, Home Health & Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care, Senior Housing & Senior Living, and Skilled Nursing (SNF), the focus on innovation and creativity in the areas of marketing and advertising is sharper than ever before.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Valentine’s Day is widely celebrated everywhere, but not everyone wants to go on a date with themselves or buy into the heart-shaped cards. That’s where Galentine’s Day comes in. Galentine’s Day is always on February 13 , the day before Valentine’s Day. It’s a way to escape the romance and acknowledge the friends in your life, even if you have (or don’t have) a romantic partner.

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

When the wildfires swept through Los Angeles County, wreaking havoc on communities and uprooting lives, one nurse stood out for her unwavering dedication and skill: Shamika Ossey. As an emergency preparedness public health nurse for LA County since 2012, Ossey’s experience, leadership, and compassion shone brightly in the darkest times. We are proud to honor Shamika Ossey as our Nurse of the Week for her extraordinary contributions.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Too many caregiving start-ups enter our space without understanding the space. Its one of the reasons we struggle so much. The starts-up believe they can fix our experience. In truth, were not broken. The systems are. I recently attended a conference for home health and home care providers. I attended in order to find partners for our Certified Caregiving Consultants, who can offer services through Medicare Part B provider.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Family caregiver support is lacking across organ transplant centers nationwide. The trend represents significant unmet needs that some say palliative care providers are well-positioned to fill. Transplant caregivers navigate a complex range of medical and nonmedical needs, and often receive fragmented support, according to Yadira Montoya, programs director at the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) While family caregivers typically receive medically-focused education, they can lack exposure t

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Caregiver Support Services

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Caring for aging parents is a meaningful and sometimes challenging responsibility that many adult children face at some point. It can be a delicate balancing act to meet the needs of parents while also managing personal commitments. By being proactive and thoughtful, you can create a supportive environment that ensures your loved ones live comfortably and with dignity.

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HPNA podcast

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In this episode, we explore two innovative projectsProject UPHOLDS (Utilizing Palliative care for Heart failure Optimized using Lay navigators to Decrease Suffering) and Project ADAPT HF (ADdressing All Pain Through navigator-led palliative care optimized for Heart Failure)which focus on utilizing community-based lay navigators to optimize palliative care for heart failure, especially among older Black adults.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, with many cases being preventable through lifestyle modifications, early detection, and consistent medical oversight. As medical professionals, empowering patients with prevention strategies and proactive care can reduce the burden of this disease. Home health care serves as an essential partner in this endeavor by ensuring patients receive The post Cancer Prevention and the Role of Home Health Care appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Some patients wish to seek out alternative medicine therapies while receiving palliative care, and providers can benefit from understanding the nature and possible outcomes of these interventions, recent research has found. Alternative medicine includes any of a range of medical therapies that are not regarded as orthodox by the medical profession. A few examples include such as herbalism, homeopathy, reiki and acupuncture.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

I love to press brew on my coffee maker in the morning. I wonder, then, what else we can brew during our day. Lets see what happens when we ask ourselves this question to start our day this week: What can I brew today? Perhaps we can brew a different flavor of coffee to remind ourselves we have choices within our day. Maybe we can brew up a different perspective about a painful situation, a different arrangement for our furniture to freshen up our environment or a better way to complete a task.

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