HopeHealth
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
When Phil saw the ad for hospice volunteers in Massachusetts, he wasn’t sure if a guy like him could help. But he knew he wanted to try. The post The reason I do this: How a hospice volunteer finds his purpose appeared first on HopeHealth.
GeriPal
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Summary Transcript Summary In 1982 Eric Cassell published his landmark essay: On the Nature of Suffering and the Goals of Medicine. Though his narrow definition of suffering as injured or threatened personhood has been critiqued , the central concept was a motivating force for many of us to enter the fields of geriatrics and palliative care, Eric and I included.
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Hospice News
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Recent research has uncovered some of the leading barriers preventing greater pediatric palliative care utilization across underserved communities. Seriously ill children of color are among the most underserved patient populations , with a recent analysis digging into the focal points of systematic racial issues tied to health disparities. Children in racial and ethnic minority groups often receive poorer quality compared to white pediatric patients, according to the analysis , published in The
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Suzette Porter, MBA, BSN, RN, is an elder care nurse manager and adjunct faculty member who has been with Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) for over 25 years. Porter says she got into healthcare because her great-grandmother raised her and was the Florence Nightingale in their small town in Jamaica. She would take Porter to help the sick, elderly, and needy in their hometown.
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Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
February 4th to 10th is National Burn Awareness Week , and Daily Nurse is recognizing the specialized work of burn nurses. Burn nurses are known for their exceptional skills, commitment, and unwavering dedication to patient care. They work tirelessly to treat individuals who have been affected by burn injuries and to advocate for burn injury prevention within their communities.
Traditions Health
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Wichita, KS has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Wichita home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
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Healthcare Law Insights blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Research into psychedelic-assisted therapy receives funding in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. In an epoch marked by rapid innovation in mental health treatments, a paradigm shift is on the horizon for the well-being of our armed forces personnel. Psychedelic-assisted therapy has surfaced as an innovative intervention for ailments such as depression, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and—perhaps most widely applicable to military personnel—post-traumatic stress disorder
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with psychiatric patients? Surely, it’s not like many movies and television shows have portrayed. Not even close. To get more information about becoming a psychiatric nurse , we interviewed Jessica Martinez, RN, a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse working on CareRev’s platform at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, New Jersey.
AJN Off the Charts
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Image Brent Keane/via Pexels I have often heard health care professionals in various environments say, “If you’re nice to the nurses and doctors who take care of you, you’ll get better care.” As a bedside nurse myself, I understand the sentiment. No busy health care worker loves being met with antagonism or pressing demands that don’t strike us as critically urgent.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) will affiliate with Hospice of Western Reserve, also located in the Buckeye state. Financial terms were undisclosed. The HNCO board of directors signed a letter of intent to enter into a Management Services Agreement with Western Reserve for 90 days. In the interim, a diligence process will be underway as the two organizations plan to combine.
Today's Caregiver
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
They heard about the Fearless Caregiver Conference in the news that very morning. Let’s call them Mike and Mindy (not their real names). I was in Tampa to host our annual Fearless Caregiver Conference and had an interview with one of the local.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Every January, the Gallup organization publishes the results of a survey that provides insight into which professionals the American public finds the most ethical and honest. For those who love and recognize nurses for their hard work caring for millions of patients across the lifespan, it’s no surprise that nurses have been number one on Gallup’s list for 22 consecutive years.
Responsive Home Care
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to meet each day’s basic requirements could be hard enough. The idea of having regular intervals of downtime may seem unattainable. Caregiving is definitely a time-intensive commitment. But what if there were steps you […] The post Reduce Family Caregiver Stress With These Tried and True Time Management Tips appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
After 75 years of service, Georgia-based hospice provider Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) has its sights set on the future. Founded in 1948, the organization was the first home-based care provider to operate in Georgia, and in 1975 launched the state’s first hospice program. A major goal for 2024 will be to maximize the benefits of its technology investments.
Diversity Nursing
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
February is American Heart Month. It's important to promote cardiovascular health and explore the many ways Nurses are engaged in these efforts. According to the CDC , h eart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Nurses are advocates of heart health in various healthcare settings, spanning from hospitals and clinics to community and public health initiatives.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the revamped version purportedly designed to streamline the process and make life easier for FAFSA applicants. Really? A closer look reveals potential concerns that merit careful consideration. Let’s delve into some critical changes in FAFSA that require your attention and understanding.
American In-Home Care
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
As you’re shopping for heart-shaped boxes of candy and cards this month, it’s also a great reminder to consider heart health! February is American Heart Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about maintaining a healthy heart and emphasize the importance of adopting heart-friendly habits. Heart disease remains a significant health concern globally, but the good news is that simple lifestyle changes can substantially reduce the risk.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Florida-based Big Bend Hospice has unveiled a new inpatient hospice unit on the third floor of Tallahassee Memorial Hospital (TMH). Dubbed the First Commerce Center for Compassionate Care, the unit is designed to expand end-of-life services to a mostly rural eight-county service area in Florida, where Big Bend has operated for more than 40 years. The center is named for the First Commerce Credit Union, which helped finance its development through philanthropic donations.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Postoperative tracheostomy complications include obstruction, dislodgement, equipment failure, infection, anatomic disruption and hemorrhage. Management of the patient varies depending on the type of complication.
Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Valentina Obreja has dedicated her career to improving care for ICU patients at UCLA Health. “Never give up” are three words that have defined much of Obreja’s adult life. It’s what she told herself when she and her husband left Romania in 2006 with little more than four pieces of luggage and a dream to start a new life in the U.S. It’s what she told herself while bagging groceries at a supermarket as she awaited approval to take her nursing licensure exam.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Nurses need a supportive community to thrive in their field, especially nurses of color, mainly because of a lack of Black representation in the field. Caucasian nurses make up around 80% of the total nursing workforce , but Black nurses only comprise 6% of total registered nurses. However, nurses are influential in advocating for minority communities and reducing healthcare disparities around the world.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Education in palliative care principles for emergency department clinicians could likely improve care for seriously ill patients who present in the ED. Many seriously ill patients rely on emergency department visits to address symptoms that could be alleviated or reduced with effective palliative care, including pain, digestive issues and shortness of breath, among others.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Uncuffed and metal tracheostomy tubes are used in patients with adequate ventilatory effort who are alert and at low risk for aspiration. Depending on the size of the tracheostomy tube, the patient may be able to speak.
Caring Senior Service
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As loved ones age, they may face challenges in maintaining their independence and need help. One of the most sensitive times a loved one may need help is when toileting. Older adults often experience incontinence, balance issues, and reduced flexibility, which can make toileting a challenge.
Home Sweet Home In-Home Care
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
We can help you manage your time as a caregiver. As a family caregiver, are you strapped for time on a daily basis? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out enough time to fulfill each day’s basic requirements may be hard enough. The thought of having regular intervals of downtime might seem unattainable. Caregiving is an all day, everyday job.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The senior care company agilon health (NYSE: AGL) will more than double the size of its palliative care program this year, with plans to leverage its robust suite of data to optimize care. The company is a value-based organization that partners with primary care physicians nationwide to jointly take on the total cost and quality of care for their senior patients through Medicare Advantage or the the U.S.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Most tracheostomy tubes have three standard components: an outer cannula, an obturator and an inner cannula. The outer cannula is the permanent portion of the tracheostomy tube and should not be removed unless complications arise.
Chicago Caregiving
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
A Q&A with anthropologist Rebecca Berman, PhD, who interviewed dozens of caregivers about what it’s like to care for a loved one For our recent cover story, “Once Upon a Caregiver” , we partnered with AgeGuide and AgeOptions , two Chicagoland Area Agencies on Aging, to share stories from caregivers — their challenges, triumphs, and daily insights.
Palliverse
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Photo by Gabriella Clare Marino on Unsplash When I received the second referral for our man with Chronic Pain I decided to be a bit more careful. Again he didn’t fit within our referral criteria, he didn’t have a life limiting diagnosis which is usually one of the non-negotiables for people under our care. That’s what it looked like on paper, but I will always give a person the benefit of the doubt.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Community-based nonprofit hospices can help blaze a trail towards a better future in American health care. This will be a core philosophy underlying Blue Ridge Hospice’s strategic goals for years to come, according to the company’s recently appointed CEO Jason Parsons. Virginia-base Blue Ridge services roughly 340 patients through its 2,200 square-mile service region, which extends across rural, urban and suburban communities.
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Tracheostomy tubes may be made from metal or other synthetic materials such as plastic. Plastic tubes are either polyvinyl chloride, which softens at body temperature, or silicon, which is naturally soft and unaffected by temperature.
EAPC (European Association of Palliative Care)
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Click here to register Thursday 14 March 2024, 13.00 – 14.00 CET The EAPC Education and Training Reference Group has supported many country-specific studies in the past that address the state of training in palliative care. In this webinar, we would like to present two studies conducted in countries that score highly in the European Palliative Care Atlas.
Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
If your home care agency has trouble completing daily tasks using outdated methods, it’s time to make things more efficient. Moving from manual processes to an unfamiliar technology can seem daunting, but there are some significant benefits to using software instead of paper or even spreadsheets. Once you’ve done the hard part of hiring a home care software vendor.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
In a significant step toward enhancing palliative care education and services in their markets, Rutgers University-Camden and Samaritan have officially inked a memorandum of understanding on a new partnership. The partnership is reflective of similar palliative care-awareness efforts happening across the U.S. The Rutgers-Samaritan collaboration, in particular, is focused on bolstering clinical rotations and hands-on training opportunities for Rutgers-Camden students in nursing, social work and p
Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Category: Fundamentals Maturation of the tracheostomy tract is generally completed by postoperative day 7. Indications for exchange of the tracheostomy tube include cuff rupture or leak, leakage around the tube, and complete or partial tube occlusion.
High Peaks Hospice
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice is accepting applications for a Human Resources Generalist. The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. From our board of directors, staff, volunteers, and donors, the High Peaks Hospice community is filled with compassionate and dedicated individuals committed to providing comfort, peace, and dignity to the families we serve, at a time when it’s needed most.
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