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Addus Bolstering Workforce, Building Density for Hospice, Home Health, Personal Care

Hospice News

Providers have also had to compete for new hires with travel nurse companies. Generally speaking, these have been able to offer nurses higher wages and more flexible scheduling as demand for their services increased during COVID. Competition with travel nursing firms has been among the drivers of wage increases for hospice companies.

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Addus Sees Hospice Improvements, Plans to Rebalance Home Health-Personal Care M&A Activity

Hospice News

Meanwhile, the company’s near-term acquisition sights are set more on home health than in personal care amid potential payment shifts. Pandemic forces winding down in hospice Addus provides home health, personal care and hospice to about 47,500 patients across roughly 203 locations in 22 states. of the company’s $251.6

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Nursing Educator Shortage Contributing to Hospice Labor Pressures

Hospice News

When retiring hospice nurses are ready to pass the torch, often no one is there to take it. The same applies to instructors in nursing schools who could help replenish their ranks. A dearth of nursing educators is contributing to hospice workforce shortages, leading providers to compensate by expanding in-house training programs.

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Addus HomeCare Expects 2024 Acquisitions

Hospice News

Addus’ roughly 33,000 employees provide hospice, home health and private duty nursing services across more than 200 locations in 22 states. The personal care, hospice and home health provider is no stranger to acquisitions. The company saw 11.6% year-over-year revenue growth in Q1, reaching $280.7 million in net service revenue.

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From the Trenches: Nurse Practitioner Obiora on Where Hospice Succeeds, What Needs to Change

Hospice News

Today she is a hospice- and palliative care-certified nurse practitioner at MJHS Health System in Brooklyn. As her devotion to the field grew, she sought training to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) before advancing in time to her nurse practitioner role. And unfortunately, those staff are no longer available.

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Innovation in Nursing: Everything it Takes to Be a Nurse Innovator and Innovators to Watch Out For!

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Nurses play a crucial role in healthcare innovation. Innovation in Nursing requires a creative approach to develop and implement new technologies, streamline workflows, improve patient care, and enhance overall healthcare outcomes. Here are some attributes, qualities, and competencies Nurses need to be an innovator.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

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However, this sector, which provides sustained assistance to individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities, offers a unique and rewarding path for nurses. The field challenges nurses’ medical expertise and calls on their deepest reserves of empathy and understanding. What is Long-term Care?