Minority Nurse
AUGUST 31, 2022
Gaining success as a nurse and landing that dream nursing position is within your reach using these seven strategies from International Nurse Coach Farah Laurent , MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, NPD-BC, TCRN, CPEN, CEN. 1. Believe in Yourself & Promote Yourself. If you don’t believe in yourself, it’s hard for others to believe in you. So let’s go!
Hospice News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Building up clinical ranks through education, training and tuition reimbursement programs is an increasingly common thread that hospices are weaving into their recruitment and retention initiatives. Investing in these education and career-building programs could yield big returns when it comes to hiring and keeping personnel, according to Phillip Heath, board chair of New Jersey-based Samaritan Life Enhancing Care.
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HopeHealth
AUGUST 30, 2022
When you’ve lost someone special, your love for them continues. Where can you put that love? A grief expert shares ways to heal and feel connected after a death. The post Connected, even after death: Where to put your love when you’ve lost someone special appeared first on HopeHealth.
AlayaCare
AUGUST 31, 2022
To those who are not executives or data analysts, key performance indicators (KPIs) are an out-of-focus business term that is easier to avoid than to understand. But the reality is that KPIs are an everyman’s tool and are only as useful as employees outside the data world understand them — and see how their efforts drive an entire business forward.
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Caring Senior Service
AUGUST 29, 2022
As seniors get older, you may see signs of hoarding. Hoarding refers to a behavioral disorder characterized by keeping possessions that don’t provide any value or use to an individual and that interfere with daily living. A strong indication of hoarding is that a senior refuses to throw anything away.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) is developing a certification program designed to apply the Age-Friendly Health Systems “4Ms” framework into the home health and hospice settings. Providers that have adopted this approach have seen “dramatic improvement” in patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction and retention, improved revenue growth and cost savings, as well as higher rates of hospice and palliative care utilization, according to Dan McPhilemy, the SVP of marketing and
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Daily Nurse
AUGUST 29, 2022
Since graduating from the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice — Post-Master’s Program in 2021, Pat Patton has seen an evolution in himself. DNP in hand, he says, “I felt a change. I don’t know if others could see it, but I could see it within myself.” Patton, the chief […].
Caring Senior Service
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
So much financial advice is about building up a nest egg for retirement, but it seems like so little is about helping you manage that money — whether you're retiring early or on time. Even if you planned carefully for your retirement years, you can't just put your finances on autopilot when you retire, and you'll still need to keep track of your spending, investments, and income.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
As more health care reimbursement migrates towards value-based payment models, providers will need to master the art of care coordination. Seriously ill patients can easily fall through the cracks in a fragmented health care system, leading to poorer outcomes and costly hospital stays and emergency department visits. Closing these gaps is a rising priority in payment model demonstrations by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
AUGUST 28, 2022
September is a time of new beginnings. It is often viewed as a fresh start; it marks the beginning of the academic year and can bring with it change and new challenges. This could include a new school, new teachers, new friendships, new routines and new expectations. As well as offering new opportunities, change can also bring uncertainty. Returning to school with Long Covid might be difficult, especially if the child is still feeling ill or if they missed school the previous academic year, have
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 30, 2022
Patients critically ill with COVID-19 are at exceptionally high risk for developing healthcare-associated pressure injuries (HAPrIs). Therefore, nurses and other clinicians should be extra vigilant with assessments and protective interventions, according to a study published in AACN Advanced Critical Care. “Pressure Injury Risk Assessment and Prevention in Patients With COVID-19 in the Intensive Care Unit” retrospectively […].
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Renee Kinder. The October 2019 industry shift to the Patient Driven Payment Model allowed all rehabilitation professionals the opportunity to document specific clinical characteristics about the patients we serve and directly tie those areas to reimbursement. Quite the shift, right? We were all well trained in providing skilled hands-on care, we all knew how to align care with specific diagnostic categories, how to assess patient needs tied to desired discharge location, and how to include the i
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
A turbulent economy and slight cool-down in deal activity early in the year have led some to question whether the record-high valuations for hospice assets will start to tumble. Like most business sectors, health care has felt the aftershocks of global economic trends, such as rising inflation, supply chain disruption, and the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Nurse Break
AUGUST 28, 2022
We chat with Melinda Beers, dog mumma and hockey enthusiast, about her rural and remote nursing journey. If you’ve ever thought of Rural and Remote nursing then this is a great read! Before you read on go join our exclusive PRIVATE FB Group ‘ Rural & Remote Nursing | The Australian Outback ‘ to ask questions and network with other like-minded nurses, midwives and students.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Healthcare and information technology are two very different fields. But the digital age has paved the way for careers suitable for healthcare professionals who understand and have expertise in both areas. What is Healthcare IT and Why is it Important? Healthcare IT or Health IT (Information Technology) is a field that focuses on the development, […].
Diversity Nursing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Each year, somewhere between 700,000 and 1,000,000 people in the United States fall in hospitals. Falls can have a major impact on a patient's health which usually results in high costs and extra days in the hospital. The average medical cost for each patient fall is $10,220, or $10 billion annually. Palarum’s PUP (Patient is UP) “smart” socks could help decrease patient falls.
Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
The Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBA) has completed its acquisition of a majority share in the home-based care platform CareCentrix, Inc. This transaction deepens Walgreens’ reach into the home-based care space. It comes on the heels of prior investments in home-based primary care company VillageMD and the home health and hospice provider BrightSpring Health Services.
Today's Caregiver
AUGUST 31, 2022
In my younger days, early September always signified new beginnings as that was when the summer break was over and we would return to school and enter a new grade.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Nursing certifications are essential for nurses and provide additional assurance that the RNs caring for patients are competent, well-trained, seasoned professionals. Numerous studies demonstrate that nurse certification improves patient care and safety. According to a 2002 poll, more than 73% of individuals pick a hospital that employs a more significant proportion of nurses with specialty […].
Nurse.com
AUGUST 31, 2022
The list of qualities that great nurses exhibit is endless. This is why narrowing the list down to just a few traits can be quite a feat. Defined as characteristics, traits, abilities, talents, strengths, values, beliefs, or morals — qualities in a good nurse can be both personal or professional. These six qualities stand out. You’re a person who deserves a high level of respect.
Hospice News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Children’s Medical Research, Inc., is launching a pediatric palliative care professional training program at the University of Oklahoma Health Science Center (OUHSC). The organization, which does business as the Children’s Health Foundation of Oklahoma, will offer the program to practicing physicians in pediatrics and general family medicine, as well as nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers and hospice workers statewide.
Adobe Hospice & Home Health
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
In today’s day and age, it’s highly likely that you, a loved one, a family member, a friend, a neighbor or a coworker are dealing with chronic pain – and you’re by no means alone. It’s estimated that over 50 million Americans are affected by chronic pain, and over 20 million are affected by high-impact chronic pain, meaning it interferes with their life and work on a daily basis.
Daily Nurse
AUGUST 31, 2022
Georgina Villarreal, RN-MSN, or Nurse Georgie, is on a mission to empower nurses and active women in everyday life. Her latest venture is teaching nurses how to protect themselves through self-defense. And we’re thrilled to name Villarreal our Nurse of the Week. Villarreal, from Huntington Beach, California, has worked as a nurse in medical surgery, oncology, […].
Elaine Mansfield
AUGUST 30, 2022
We grabbed our carry-ons and sprinted to the ticket counter. Our plane had just left, but the British Air agent found us seats on a different airline. “You’d better hurry,” she said. “It boards in a few minutes. Your luggage will be sent to Madras. Run.”. We ran through long gray crowded hallways. My pack smacked against my back with each stride. I was exhausted and weepy and wanted to go home.
Hospice News
AUGUST 29, 2022
Disruption in home health reimbursement has an influence on the hospice mergers and acquisitions market, particularly among the rising number of companies offering both services. The most recent example is the 2020 implementation of the Patient-driven Groupings Model (PDGM). Uncertain about how this new payment system would impact their businesses, a number of strategic buyers shifted their 2020-2021 M&A pipelines towards their hospice segments.
Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
In past blogs, I have written about nurses being disciplined by state boards of nursing, including for unprofessional conduct and for falsifying documentation. In the following case , an RN’s license is revoked for a violations of the state nurse practice act, including: violation of her duties, mental or physical inability to practice in a safe and competent manner, and a lack of good moral character.
Living Assistance Services
AUGUST 31, 2022
If you live with chronic pain, you know how physically debilitating and emotionally draining it can be. Unfortunately, this issue is a.
Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway
AUGUST 29, 2022
At no matter what point you find yourself in your nursing career, the words you use are powerful. How you talk to your patients and colleagues says a lot about you, and how you talk about your career, your work, and your life says even more. And we also need to consider how you talk to yourself. Are you choosing words that are empowering, positive, and indicative of your passion, expertise, and professionalism?
Hospice News
AUGUST 30, 2022
Michigan-headquartered Residential Hospice has acquired Comfort Hospice in Missouri and Grace Hospice in Ohio for undisclosed amounts. Residential is a portfolio company of Graham Healthcare Management, which in turn is a subsidiary of the investment firm Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC). Residential purchased the two hospices from health care company U.S.
Palliverse
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash. It is not a big surprise if I tell you that we can’t change the past – we all know there is no way to turn back time. Still, we cling so strongly to memories and experiences of the past that we hardly enjoy the present. Especially negative memories, which can have a very deep impact on how we plan our lives and think about the future.
Nurse Nacole
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Category: Fundamentals Blue-gray skin discoloration, usually on the face and hands, may be related to the dose and duration of therapy. To prevent these dermatologic toxicities, patients receiving amiodarone should use opaque sunscreens such as zinc oxide outdoors.
Interim HealthCare Inc.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Every day, medical facilities rely on healthcare staffing professionals to fill critical roles in their organizations. The demand for patient care is growing exponentially, and hospitals just can’t keep up. That’s why they’re looking to staffing agencies to lend a helping hand.
Hospice News
AUGUST 31, 2022
Texas-based St. David’s HealthCare has expanded its services to include hospice and home health care in and around the City of Austin. St. David’s HealthCare was formed through a partnership between hospital operator HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) and two nonprofit organizations — St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The recent expansion of services has its roots in HCA’s $400 million acquisition of an 80% stake in Brookdale Senior Living’s home health and hospice segment last ye
Palliverse
AUGUST 28, 2022
People are always talking about being free and independent – kids want their own car and house so they are independent and free from their parents, people want their country to be independent and free from unwanted rulers. But nobody is free and independent. Who really has control over themselves? We don’t have control over anything, not just external things, but even our own mind.
Nurse Nacole
AUGUST 31, 2022
Category: Fundamentals The most common dermatologic reactions observed during amiodarone therapy are photosensitivity and a blue-gray skin discoloration. Photosensitivity reactions can range from extremely tanned areas to sunburned areas with erythema and edema.
Comfort Home Care
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to enjoy all that fall has to offer. Just because the weather is getting cooler doesn’t mean you have to stay in the house! There are plenty of activities seniors can enjoy as the leaves start to change. At Comfort Home Care in Rockville, MD, we understand that choosing the right elder care or senior care option can be a difficult decision.
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