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Contessa, Mt. Sinai Expand Joint Venture, Expand Care Continuum

Hospice News

Contessa, a subsidiary of Amedisys, Inc., (NASDAQ: AMED) and Mount Sinai Health system have expanded their joint venture to form a new entity offering a larger continuum of care, branded as Mt. Sinai at Home. Tennessee-based Contessa first partnered with Mt. Sinai in 2017 to provide hospital-at-home services. In 2021, their joint venture expanded to offer community-based palliative care.

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Long Covid: The price of risking one’s life to save others?

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

During the Covid pandemic NHS staff have worked to save other people’s lives knowing there was a real risk of catching Covid themselves. Front line staff such as nurses, midwives, doctors and healthcare assistants were especially at risk. Hundreds have died as a result and many thousands left with Long Covid. Many infected staff recover, but others can only do light work or work part time, whilst some have been off work for many months, unable to even do light work, often constantly exhausted wi

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5 Questions Every Nurse Should Ask Patients in Addiction Recovery

Daily Nurse

It can be difficult for nurses to know how to best care for patients who are recovering from addiction. In order to provide the best possible care, it is important to ask the right questions. In this blog post, we will discuss five questions that every nurse should ask patients in addiction recovery. Addiction is […].

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Rotating Night Shifts Erode Long-Term Health of Nurses

AJN Off the Charts

Ten years or more of such shift work decreased the odds of healthy aging by 20%. Shift work is a staple of hospital nursing, and several large studies have found that rotating night shifts, in particular, are associated with increased mortality. Now, an international group of researchers has found evidence of significant harm to nurses’ overall health from rotating night shifts.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition Forms in the Northwest

Hospice News

Providers across seven northwestern states have formed a coalition aimed at overcoming barriers to pediatric hospice and palliative care. Researchers from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) invited providers to participate in the Northwest Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition in order to gain a better understanding of the roadblocks their programs frequently face.

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Behind the headlines: What is children’s palliative and hospice care?

Together for Short Lives

The heartbreaking story of Archie Battersbee is being played out very publicly in the media, and Archie’s story has evoked very strong feelings and different perspectives as well as bringing families’ own experiences to front of mind. Our thoughts are with Archie Battersbee, his family, loved ones and those caring for him and it’s vital […].

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How to Create a Recognition Rich Culture as a Retention Strategy

Healthy Workforce Institute

Human beings want to feel recognized, valued, and to believe they make a difference. They want recognition by their organization; their leader, and their peers. When employees don’t receive meaningful recognition, they leave. Healthcare professionals are not different. We know that NOW more than ever before. We’re still in the middle of the Great Resignation and in healthcare, we can’t afford to lose any more team members!

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Researchers Test New Model for Enhancing Health Equity in Palliative Care

Hospice News

Four academic institutions are collaborating to test the ways community health workers could enhance palliative care for African American cancer patients. The National Institutes of Health is financing the research, which includes the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, and Maryland-based TidalHealth Peninsula Regional.

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COVID-19 Class of 2020: My Hospital Residency’s Twists and Turns

Nurse.com

During my hospital residency in 2020, I worked in several ICUs, all of which had been converted to COVID-19 wards. My residency class had to deal with circumstances nurses haven’t had to deal with since the 1917 Spanish Flu pandemic, or ever before. At the start of the pandemic in North Carolina, student nurses were removed from all hospitals during our final clinical rotations because of a “mysterious disease”.

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Nurse of the Week: Elliana Tenenbaum Might Become the First 16-Year-Old BSN

Daily Nurse

Move over Doogie Howser, M.D. — we’ve got the real deal here. Our Nurse of the Week is Elliana Tenenbaum, a 15-year-old California native who has chosen Arizona State University to pursue her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, and she’s not even old enough to drive. She will graduate […].

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Nursing Officer in the Royal Australian Navy as a Reservist

The Nurse Break

In collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Defence and the Royal Australian Navy , we are excited to bring you this Q&A about nursing in the Royal Australian Navy as a Reservist, by Lieutenant Commander Alison Zilko. Military Nursing Articles. Write for us. Introduction. My name is Alison Zilko, and I am a Reservist Nursing Officer in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

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Koda Health to Expand Nationwide by Year’s End

Hospice News

Advance care planning tech firm Koda Health is expanding nationwide, with completion expected by the first quarter of 2023. The company’s platform is designed to digitize patients’ decision-making around their care preferences and goals. Koda in February secured $3.5 million in growth capital to spur the expansion of its platform and hire additional staff.

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Hydrate This Summer with Fruit Infused Water

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Getting Creative with Summer Hydration. The summer is just starting to heat up so it’s important to hydrate now more than ever. A fun way to remember to hydrate is by making fruit infused water. While the delicious flavor and fun colors and combinations may seem like the only reason to drink fruit infused water, there are actually tangible health benefits associated with it.

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4 Tips for Planning a Return to School

Minority Nurse

If the coming fall season makes you think about someday returning to school or even getting a new certification, then it’s time to start planning how you can turn your thoughts into actions. There’s a lot to consider as you compare programs and courses that will boost your knowledge, move your career forward, and appeal to your interests.

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Remembering Hospice Congressional Champion, Representative Walorski 

NHPCO

For Immediate Release. August 3, 2022 . Alexandria, VA – It is with deep sadness that the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and Hospice Action Network (HAN) learned of the tragic death of Representative Jackie Walorski (IN-2) in a car accident that killed four people including two members of her team. . Representative Walorski was a strong champion for hospice care who played an instrumental role in supporting and passing the Rural Access to Hospice Act as a lead sponsor

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LHC Group’s Hospice Segment Faring Better Than Home Health Amid Labor Struggles

Hospice News

Like many providers, LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG) is feeling the brunt of labor pressures bearing down on patient volumes and revenue, with blows hitting its home health segment harder than hospice. Labor strains have put pressure on many providers’ capacity to accept patients. Louisiana-based home health and hospice provider LHC Group was no exception.

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Expressing Yourself On Social Media Boosts Mental Health And Helps Your Fellow Nurses

Daily Nurse

Did you know that social media is a nurse’s “secret” weapon to reduce stress and anxiety? Expressing yourself on social media is one way to boost your mental health so that you feel more energized in the classroom, work environment, and hospital. Social Media Benefits Mental Health You have a lot on your plate if […].

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Soul Animals

Elaine Mansfield

Orange fritillary butterflies flutter beside the trail, dining on coneflower nectar and dew. The dogs run in front of me. Old Willow leads in a burst of energy, but her speed doesn’t last. Disco comes behind, bouncing up and down until I throw a yellow squeaky ball. We walk together in morning peace punctuated by the warning calls of a Red-winged Blackbird and Disco’s squeak, squeak, squeak.

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The Caregiver Test

Today's Caregiver

I share this letter from a reader because it highlights an issue about which I am quite serious. There are NO textbook perfect caregivers or caregiving situations.

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Addus’ Hospice Business Thrives Despite Labor Pressure, Inflation

Hospice News

Bolstered by recent acquisitions, Addus Homecare’s (NASDAQ: ADUS) hospice segment is holding its own against labor headwinds and inflation. For example, the company’s $85 million acquisition of Illinois-based hospice provider JourneyCare Inc., earlier this year added $25 million to its second quarter revenues. Addus also counted its first full quarter of revenue from its 2021 purchase of Armada Hospice of New Mexico and Armada Hospice of Santa Fe for $29 million.

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Vanderbilt Launches Leadership Program for Diverse New Nurse Leaders and Faculty

Daily Nurse

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing created a new leadership development program for nurses new in health care leadership and academic positions who are from groups historically underrepresented in nursing and/or those who support them. The Academy for Diverse Emerging Nurse Leaders will be held in Nashville from November 14-18. Applications for the inaugural class of fellows are now […].

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Dehydration

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

As we sweat our way through the hottest months of the year, it is important to make sure we are adequately replenishing all of the fluid we are potentially losing. Between beach vacations, family picnics, and holiday parades, it can be easy to forget the last time you took a sip of water or find yourself in places where there isn’t any nearby.

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Helping Seniors Move With Ease

Community Home Health Care

In the best of cases, major life transitions are most often experienced with a mix of apprehension, excitement, and curiosity. Adults are typically eager to embrace new opportunities, yet, by the same token, frequently experience varying levels of anxiety towards the changes that come along with transitioning into an unfamiliar environment or life circumstance.

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CareConnectMD Building Hospice Network as Footprint Grows

Hospice News

Primary care company CareConnectMD is building a network of hospice providers following a $25 million investment round last month. Minneapolis-based TT Capital Partners led the round, which will fuel the expansion of the company’s footprint in California, Ohio, Georgia, and Texas, as well as entry into new markets. A direct contracting entity (DCE), CareConnectMD offers primary care, palliative care, and care coordination services.

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Home Infusion Nurse Says Colleague put Patient at Risk

Nurse.com

A home healthcare infusion nurse is concerned about one of her RN colleagues. This colleague documented that she infused a medication for a home care patient in contradiction to the directions on the infusion bag from the home infusion pharmacy. Specifically, this RN documented that she administered the ordered medication over two-and-a-half hours rather than the four hours directed on the bag.

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Your Untapped Reservoirs of Brilliance

Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

A few weeks ago, I was speaking with a nurse client who came to me for career coaching , and we were discussing a variety of issues pertaining to her nursing career. At some point in the conversation, I used the phrase, " your untapped reservoir of brilliance ", and it has stuck with me since. What untapped reservoirs of brilliance are you ready to mine for your highest good?

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Communication Problems from Brain Injury or Disease

Today's Caregiver

An all-in-one guide for helping caregivers of individuals with brain injury or degenerative disease to address speech, language.

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St. Croix Acquires Corpore Sano Hospice in Michigan

Hospice News

St. Croix Hospice has acquired Corpore Sano Hospice in Plymouth, Mich., the company’s second location in that state. Financial terms were undisclosed. St. Croix, which is backed by the private equity firm H.I.G. Capital, has been on a growth trajectory for at least the past three years, with a focus on Midwestern markets. In addition to a spate of acquisitions, the Minnesota-based hospice provider has launched four de novos thus far in 2022.

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Try These Top Tips to Help Seniors Eat More Fruits and Veggies

Home Sweet Home In-Home Care

Many family caregivers wonder how to help seniors eat more fruits and veggies. These tips can help. If you’re preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs to carrots (and honestly – who doesn’t?), you could find it challenging to guarantee that their nutritional needs are being achieved. And you’re not alone. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention shares that just one in ten seniors is meeting the recommendation for at least two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables each da

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I think therefore I am? – No Sale

Palliverse

Photo by Alexander Cifuentes on Unsplash. Despite my best efforts sometimes people just aren’t interested in what I have to sell. I am trying to work in the best interests of the patient. I want to make them as comfortable as possible. If there is pain I want to alleviate it as much as possible. If there is breathlessness I want to do something about it.

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3 great books for family caregivers

Living Assistance Services

Taking care of an aging loved one is an honour, but it comes with great responsibility. Many family caregivers find themselves physically.

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Enhabit Battles Labor, Capacity Constraints With Hospice Deals in the Wings

Hospice News

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (NYSE: EHAB) is running against the wind right out of the gates due to labor and capacity constraints — but remains poised for hospice acquisitions as the rest of this year unfolds. Enhabit completed its split from Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) last month, becoming its own separate, publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Tips to Identify and Treat Common Bug Bites

Today's Caregiver

Summer is in full swing, and more time outside typically means more bug bites. Some bites can be an irritating inconvenience while others can become a medical emergency.

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Palace of Care – No More

Palliverse

Photo by Lance Reis on Unsplash. “I can’t handle this suffering anymore I’ve had enough.”. “Okay. I think I can make you more comfortable. Then you will probably be more relaxed and may fall asleep.”. “That’s good.”. “You’d rather be more comfortable and sleepy than fully alert but in pain?”. “Yes. The doctors in the hospital had asked if I wanted CPR.

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Risks of Low Blood Pressure in the Elderly

Caring Senior Service

Many of us are worried about checking our blood pressure to make sure it doesn’t get too high. But low blood pressure can also pose health risks, especially to seniors. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, can lead to fainting, dizzy spells, and dangerous falls. Luckily, with proper precautions and treatment, seniors can remain safe and manage hypotension.

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Lathrop GPM Attorney Randal Schultz: Private Equity An Economic Driver in Hospice

Hospice News

Private equity firms are not slowing down on hospice investments as demographic tailwinds in a fragmented industry create a favorable environment for growth. Private equity hospice deals occurred in record numbers last year, according to data from the M&A advisory firm The Braff Group. Of the estimated 60-plus transactions during 2021, at least 39, or 65%, were private-equity based, a rise from 56% in 2020.

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