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The Importance of an Advance Healthcare Directive

American In-Home Care

Yet, one aspect of life often gets overlooked or pushed aside: planning for our healthcare needs, especially as we age. However, having an advance healthcare directive in place is not just for the elderly or those with serious medical conditions—it's important for everyone.

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The Value of Hospice-Emergency Department Collaboration

Hospice News

Nearly 40 million seniors visit the ED annually, according to the Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation at the University of Michigan. Reducing hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits are key goals for many health care stakeholders, particularly those that operate within a value-based environment.

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POA: Understanding the Need for Essential Documents

Traditions Health

What you need to know about power of attorney Planning for your future healthcare needs isn’t always easy, but it is important. There are several legal and medical forms you can use to help capture your wishes — from advance directives and living wills to physician orders for life-sustaining treatment and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders.

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Exploring Ethnic Minority Bystander CPR: British Sikh Nurses’ #ReStartAHeart Campaign

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

Recognising the pressing need for action, British Sikh Nurses (BSN) initiated a groundbreaking campaign for CPR training in partnership with the Resuscitation Council UK called the #ReStartAHeart Campaign. BSN goes beyond the traditional healthcare model by conducting CPR training in Gurdwara settings. Heart, 96(1), 27-29.

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Top Nursing Certifications: More Than CPR

Daily Nurse

Nursing is among the most demanding and critical jobs in the healthcare industry. While CPR is a vital credential for all healthcare professionals, there are other certifications you can obtain as a nurse to further your expertise. Nursing is one of the largest healthcare professions in the US.

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Faith-based nursing: Making Faith Community nursing inclusive

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This weeks’ blog is from Rohit Sagoo, Founder and Director, British Sikh Nurses , Community project with the Resuscitation Council UK. Faith-based nursing in the community provides a partnership that allows faith-based institutions to contribute to the broader healthcare system.

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Hospice Does Not Require a DNR

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One common myth about hospice is that patients must forgo the option to be resuscitated when dying. While most patients in hospice make an advance directive stating a preference to not be resuscitated or intubated, this is not a requirement. DNR stands for “do not resuscitate.” If there is any doubt, they will resuscitate.