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Midland Health Opens New Inpatient Supportive Care Center

Hospice News

In addition to supporting hospital-based palliative patients, a second objective is to expand those services beyond its facility walls and into the community, according to Kathryn Lagus, advanced practice registered nurse at Midland Memorial Hospital. Lagus has played a key role in developing the health system’s palliative care program. “I

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Avera at Home Gets Personal with Kore Cares Joint Venture

Hospice News

Its services include nursing care, meal preparation, companionship, housekeeping, transportation, assistance with activities of daily living and companionship, and a senior care coordination program. “By

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Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver?

Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

Home Care Nurse or In-Home Personal Caregiver? In today’s aging society, more seniors are choosing to age in place, favoring the familiarity and comfort of their own homes over the institutional setting of assisted living or nursing facilities. For medical support needs, it’s advisable to consult with a healthcare provider.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Iredell County Launches Caregiver Education Partnership

Hospice News

The community-based provider offers care in the home, at hospitals and in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities in the region. Meal preparation, housekeeping and caring for patients’ non-medical needs can leave a heavy burden. Established in 1984, HPCIC serves patients across 10 counties in North Carolina.

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How Nurse Accountability Fosters High Reliability and Empowerment

Nurse.com

Today’s healthcare system faces many challenges — an increasingly complex patient population, a nursing shortage, and lingering problems from the COVID-19 pandemic, such as supply issues. With these challenges, nurse accountability has become a growing topic. The nurse speaks up to ensure the patient is reassessed as necessary.

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We’re Hiring a Continuing Care Assistant Summer Student

Changing Lives Podcast

The Continuing Care Assistant may help with recreational therapy programs, client and/or family education, and light housekeeping duties including meal preparation and laundry. Job Summary The primary activity for the Continuing Care Assistant will be to provide support to residents at the Stan Klemencic Centre and clients of Hospice Quinte.

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Hospice, Health Care Partnership Unveils Person-Centered Care Program for Rural Patients

Hospice News

They shoulder the burden of rearranging their schedules, juggling doctors’ visits and prescriptions, squeezing in regular shopping trips and performing essential housekeeping chores … all while caring for a spouse or aging parent,” said Lews in an announcement.

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