Sat.May 08, 2021 - Fri.May 14, 2021

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Palliative Care – a Human Right – so apparent during COVID

Life & Death Matters

Deaths from COVID-19 are approaching 3 million world-wide. Much of the discussion about ethical issues has centered around the availability of ventilators, but little has been said about the need and the responsibility to provide palliative care, ways to integrate a palliative approach for those who are seriously ill, and how to best support those […].

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Creative Ways Hospitals Are Supporting Nurses Mental Health

Diversity Nursing

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Nursing was known to be a stressful profession. There was plenty of data showing burnout to be a significant problem among US Nurses. With increasing stress placed on front line Nurses during this pandemic, hospitals are investing in initiatives and programs to support the mental health of these employees. Mount Sinai Health System, created recharge rooms for healthcare workers.

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HELPLESS

HospiceDiary

I’ve had many moments of observing the steady slowing and final stopping of a heart beat.