AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

When it comes to best in class home care software , the home care industry is often mired in antiquated legacy solutions. The more progressive providers have come to understand that the right software needs to have the flexibility to grow with them. That’s because it is increasingly important to have systems in place that allow for the quick access and exchange of accurate data to promote interoperability among industry stakeholders — and ultimately, dramatically increase the quality of ca

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Red M.D.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

(initially published in General Surgery News in February 2021). One year ago this month, I walked into the surgeon’s lounge after an early morning case. As I sat down to dictate, I heard a colleague remark, “There’s an active shooter in the hospital.”. My throat tightened and my voice squeaked as I asked, “Are you kidding?”. Fellow surgeons, including some of my residents, looked up from their computers but appeared unphased.

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Pallimed

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) Short notice, but yes, there will be a Pallimed/GeriPal virtual party this year. Never missed a year! Have we planned a lot around this? No. Do we want to see friends and colleagues and meet new people? Yes. Can we do it with minimal expectations? We hope so! We are not sure what to expect, but when we did this in person there was never that much of a plan anyway, except where to go next, and even that was up for improvisation.

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Diversity Nursing

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Last year, Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) hires grew by 84%, making it the fastest growing C-suite title, according to LinkedIn. There has been a national wave of concern about racial inequities, especially in healthcare, with the arrival of the COVID pandemic. Many healthcare organizations are increasing their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.

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AlayaCare

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

When it comes to best in class home care software , the home care industry is often mired in antiquated legacy solutions. The more progressive providers have come to understand that the right software needs to have the flexibility to grow with them. That’s because it is increasingly important to have systems in place that allow for the quick access and exchange of accurate data to promote interoperability among industry stakeholders -- and ultimately, dramatically increase the quality of care, a

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Living With Hospice

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

When someone is feeling a call to volunteer, hospice organizations are not typically on the top of many lists because people are uncomfortable being exposed to death and dying. In this episode, Mitch offers a very different perspective of why people volunteer for hospice and how being there for people on an end of life journey can be a very rewarding blessing.

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Seniority, the Mavencare Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

February 19th is Caregivers’ Day! The third Friday in February was designated as a day to celebrate and appreciate caregivers by the Providers’ Association for Home Health and Hospice Agencies in 2015. If you are a caregiver or if you know a caregiver, take some time this Friday to acknowledge the incredibly essential and complex work that caregivers do.

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