Hospice News
MAY 14, 2024
Hospices and other health care providers are increasingly recognizing the value proposition of end-of-life doulas. Organizations are taking varied routes to leverage doula’s skills to improve quality. End-of-life doulas support patients and their families in a number of broad and diverse ways, according to Erin Collins, program director of The Peaceful Presence Project.
HopeHealth
MAY 16, 2024
Discover top books and online resources for navigating grief. Find comfort, understanding, and hope through our curated recommendations. Explore now to support your healing journey. The post Finding Solace: Top Books and Online Resources for Navigating Grief appeared first on HopeHealth.
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HopeHealth
MAY 15, 2024
Do you have a loved one with dementia? From sharing basic information to creating a deeper one-on-one connection, try these tips for communication. The post Know someone with dementia? Try these 6 tips for communication appeared first on HopeHealth.
Together for Short Lives
MAY 14, 2024
Together for Short Lives is deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Vice President of Together for Short Lives. Dame Liz trained as a children’s nurse and held a variety of registered nurse, midwife and health visitor posts before supporting the nursing profession nationally, becoming Deputy Chief Nursing Officer […] The post Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd appeared first on Together for Short Lives.
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Minority Nurse
MAY 10, 2024
Busy nurses don ’ t always seek out professional organizations or groups dedicated to nursing, and for valid reasons. They need more time or energy to devote to a group, the meetings are inconvenient, or they see it as an extension of work. However, joining a nursing community is one of the most powerful personal and career moves a nurse can make. “The importance of community is relevant to nurses at all levels of their careers,” says Gloria E.
Traditions Health
MAY 10, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Newnan, GA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice 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 Newnan hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
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AT Home Care & Hospice
MAY 11, 2024
This May, National Stroke Awareness Month, let’s focus on optimizing patient recovery after a stroke. Home Health Care plays a vital role in supporting patients on their journey back to independence. Here’s how Home Health care benefits stroke survivors: Benefits for Medical Professionals: Partner with us to empower stroke recovery. Contact us today to discuss The post Empowering Stroke Recovery: How Home Health Care Can Help appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.
Daily Nurse
MAY 9, 2024
Meet Dr. Deborah Dolan Hunt, PhD, RN, a nurse who is making a positive impact as an educator, writer, and scholar. She is a full professor at the Dr. Betty L. Forest Dean of the College of Nursing and Public Health at Adelphi University and has authored three essential nursing books for Springer Publishing: Fast Facts About the Nursing Profession , The New Nurse Educator , and The Nurse Professional.
Healthy Workforce Institute
MAY 15, 2024
As we approach Nurses’ Week, I find myself reflecting on my early days, particularly on the profound impact one nurse had on my career: Maryann. She wasn’t just any nurse; she was the epitome of what I aspired to be—smart, confident, and incredibly kind. Maryann had a wonderful relationship with the physicians, exuded competence and professionalism, and never once made me feel inadequate, despite my newcomer status.
Hospice News
MAY 14, 2024
After more than a year of negotiations, the Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) labor union has reached an agreement with PeaceHealth. Priorities among the hospice and home nurses include wage increases, raising safety standards, ensuring affordable and accessible home health care delivery, equitable pay protection and addressing clinical staffing crises by increasing recruitment and retention of skilled caregivers.
Minority Nurse
MAY 15, 2024
Elaina Hall, DNP(c), MSN, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the chief quality officer of SnapCare , formerly SnapNurse, and an experienced healthcare executive in the areas of healthcare system operations, performance improvement, nursing practice, and leadership consulting. Hall’s passion is consistently delivering the ‘best and brightest’ for SnapCare clients.
Diversity Nursing
MAY 10, 2024
In the bustling world of healthcare, amidst the flurry of medical charts, diagnostic tests, and treatment plans, it's easy to overlook one of the most potent tools in a Nurse's arsenal; compassion. Yet, it's this quality that often makes the crucial difference in patient outcomes and satisfaction. Let's delve into the profound impact of compassionate care and explore strategies for fostering strong therapeutic relationships with patients and families, even amid challenging circumstances.
Daily Nurse
MAY 10, 2024
When you enter nursing, you’re driven by a desire to help, heal, and make a difference in the lives of those you care for. However, an aspect of the job that can catch many off guard is the certainty of facing loss. Despite every effort, the harsh reality is that not all patients can be saved. This is a tough pill to swallow, especially for those just beginning their journey in healthcare.
Living Assistance Services
MAY 15, 2024
If you care for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or another condition that causes dementia, or if you’ve noticed consistent behavioural.
Hospice News
MAY 10, 2024
AccentCare’s augmented reality (AR) hospice program has led to improved patient satisfaction and symptom management, along with benefits for staff. Augmented reality experiences can have spiritual and emotional impacts on terminally ill patients, as well as help alleviate anxiety, isolation. It can also help manage pain and other symptoms, according to Allison Ostashen, senior clinical learning and development specialist at AccentCare.
American In-Home Care
MAY 16, 2024
As people age or face health challenges , ensuring their comfort and well-being becomes paramount. One often overlooked yet critical aspect of caregiving is the prevention and treatment of bed sores. These painful and potentially dangerous wounds can develop in individuals with limited mobility, making it essential for caregivers to be vigilant and proactive in their care.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 16, 2024
Keri O. Brenner, MD MPA Medical College of Wisconsin AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Keri O. Brenner, MD MPA has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Daily Nurse
MAY 14, 2024
Behavioral skills can help someone flourish in school, work, home, and social settings. A registered behavior technician ® (RBT ® ) works one-on-one with children, teens, or adults, addressing unique challenges so people can learn new skills and increase their capacity for communication, autonomy, and connection. What’s it like to be an RBT working with children on the autism spectrum?
Hospice Red River Valley
MAY 16, 2024
Choice Bank invites the community to their annual “Go Hawaiian for Hospice!” on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 from 11am-1pm. For a suggested donation of $10, attendees will feast on a luau-style lunch with all proceeds directly benefitting Hospice of the Red River Valley. See you at the luau! The Go Hawaiian for Hospice luau fundraiser provides funding for Hospice of the Red River Valley to offer end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support for their families.
Hospice News
MAY 15, 2024
Recent research has found that traumatic experiences can lead to increased pain and symptom burden at the end of life, along with a greater likelihood of emotional suffering and isolation. Collective trauma experiences have been associated with higher instances of pain and dyspnea among more than half of seniors nationwide, a recent study found, published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.
Elder Care Matters
MAY 10, 2024
Kim Hegwood recently was a special guest on the Parent Projects Podcast to discuss the crucial topic of “Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney.” Kim’s extensive experience in estate planning and elder law allows her to provide invaluable insights to the Parent Projects’ national audience and offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities… The post Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Today's Caregiver
MAY 13, 2024
When we created Today’s Caregiver magazine , there were very few voices in the wilderness talking about the issue of family caregiving.
Daily Nurse
MAY 16, 2024
Clinical judgment is a hot topic in nurse education right now! The NCSBN’s NCSBN’s Next-Gen Clinical Judgment Measurement Model (CJMM) is the new standard for safe clinical practice. The NCSBN research found that nursing students and newly licensed nurses may lack clinical judgment, a true cornerstone of safe practice. According to Hoffman, “The two most common reasons that new graduate nurses are disciplined are (1) failure to notice changes in patient status and (2) failure to act when a patie
Caring Senior Service
MAY 13, 2024
A quarter of adults in the United States are part of the "sandwich generation." This generation juggles multiple roles as they simultaneously raise their kids and care for aging parents. With so many responsibilities to juggle, adults in this generation may neglect their health and well-being.
Hospice News
MAY 9, 2024
Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH) is focused on growth in its private duty and home health businesses in 2024, particularly through value-based contracts. The company sees this approach as a mechanism for improving hiring and building clinical capacity amid labor headwinds. Aveanna added four value-based payer contracts during Q1 for a total of 18 and set a goal for increasing that number to 22 by year’s end.
Minority Nurse
MAY 13, 2024
Given the diversity in our world today, take a moment and ask yourself: Are you a culturally competent nurse or nursing student? Do you demonstrate cultural humility? You may have explored the concepts of cultural competence and humility in nursing school, but let’s take it a step further and consider how to apply these concepts in everyday interactions with members of diverse groups and communities.
Responsive Home Care
MAY 12, 2024
Caring for an older adult at home can put a strain on family dynamics. Siblings may disagree on care decisions, adult children may feel stressed, and aging parents may resist help. Effective family communication is vital to bridge the gap between differing opinions, ease the responsibility of caregiving, and ensure everyone feels heard and valued. […] The post Bridging Differences: How-To Guide for Effective Family Communication appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Daily Nurse
MAY 13, 2024
As a profession, nursing is often viewed as both an art and a science. On the one hand, there’s the art of communication, connection, emotional and relational intelligence, and navigating the multifaceted aspects of the nurse-patient relationship and the collaborative nature of care delivery. On the other hand, we have the science of nursing and the deep well of intellectual savvy and scientific insight that serve as the underpinnings of evidence-based care and a constantly expanding body of nur
Traditions Health
MAY 15, 2024
Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Jackson, GA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice 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 Jackson hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.
Hospice News
MAY 9, 2024
Members of Congress are demanding answers from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on continuing evidence of hospice fraud and quality issues. Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) and Earl Blumenaur (D-Ore.) led a coalition of 38 congressional lawmakers who in a letter asked CMS for further information on how the agency intends to address these problems.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MAY 13, 2024
The focus of this years’ International Nurses Day (ICN) is Our Nurses. Our Future. The economic power of care. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) states that: “ Despite being the backbone of health care, nursing often faces financial constraints and societal undervaluation. IND 2024 aims to reshape perceptions, demonstrating how strategic investment in nursing can bring considerable economic and societal benefits.
Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing
MAY 14, 2024
Welcome Yana Smith to Our Team at Freedom Home Care! We are thrilled to welcome Yana Smith, our new Clinical Nursing Supervisor, to the Freedom Home Care family. Yana brings a wealth of experience and passion to our team, having begun her career in healthcare as a private home health aide in 2012 while pursuing her nursing degree. About Yana Yana is a graduate of the College of Lake County (2016) and Purdue University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2019.
Minority Nurse
MAY 10, 2024
Laughter is the best medicine for Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN, a NYC-based nurse, comedian, and writer who has been performing comedy as a nursing side gig for 25 years to help nurses deal with the profession’s stress. Dunham’s latest show she wrote and is performing in is called Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny. Dunham will be performing in NYC, on the Lower East Side’s Caveat on May 18th at 4 pm (with a virtual option May 18th).
Changing Lives Podcast
MAY 13, 2024
There a very large number of different beliefs and cultures that exist in the world, and the one thing many of them have in common is that they all have particular ceremonies around death. They may look very different, but a reverence for death is nearly universal regardless of one’s spiritual belief or lack thereof. On this episode of Changing Lives, we’re going to cover how Hospice Quinte accommodates everyone’s spiritual beliefs and how hospice palliative care relate to spirituality.
Hospice News
MAY 15, 2024
On the Frontline of Hospice Care: The Social Worker Perspective In this episode, Hospice News Senior Reporter Holly Vossel speaks with Arlen Gaines, licensed clinical social worker and director of hospice social services at JSSA Hospice, about the turnover and retention factors among hospice social workers, a core part of the interdisciplinary team.
AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)
MAY 13, 2024
Kara Bischoff, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Kara Bischoff, MD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.
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