Hospice News
JULY 25, 2025
Hospice provider are welcoming a crackdown on hospice fraud by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Home-based care providers that offer hospice services, including AccentCare and Elara Caring, told Hospice News’ sister site Home Health Care News they hope that CMS will act on their statements about bad actors in the industry – and that a crackdown would protect “high-integrity” providers.
Daily Nurse
JULY 22, 2025
Now more than ever, the role of the nurse practitioner is hitting new heights in terms of career opportunities, NP autonomy, and patients’ ability to access expert care provided by dedicated advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) throughout the U.S. If any group of healthcare professionals is in the ascendant at this time in history, there is no doubt that nurse practitioners are the ones whose star is most certainly rising.
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Daily Nurse
JULY 21, 2025
Nursing certifications are essential for nurses and provide additional assurance that the RNs caring for patients are competent, well-trained, seasoned professionals. Numerous studies demonstrate that nurse certification improves patient care and safety. According to a 2002 poll, more than 73% of individuals pick a hospital that employs a more significant proportion of nurses with specialty certification.
GeriPal
JULY 24, 2025
Summary Transcript CME Summary Most health care providers understand the importance of goals-of-care conversations in aligning treatment plans with patients’ goals, especially for those with serious medical problems. And yet, these discussions often either don’t happen or at least don’t get documented. How can we do better? In today’s podcast, we sit down with Ira Byock, Chris Dale, and Matthew Gonzales to discuss a multi-year healthcare system-wide goals of care implementation proje
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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
JULY 25, 2025
Understanding the discharge process in PICU: Highlights from an Undergraduate Clinical Research Internship at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children This week’s blog is written by Ella Venn, who is a staff nurse on the Intensive Care Unit at North Bristol NHS Trust. Last summer I had the opportunity to take part in a clinical research internship funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) part of University Hospitals Bristol and
Traditions Health
JULY 20, 2025
When it comes to hospice care, patients and loved ones often ask: If I’ve started hospice care, can I go to the emergency room (ER) if I need to? “They can,” says Alice Shumate, RN, vice president of clinical practice at Traditions Health. “But it’s important to know what alternatives hospice can provide and how an ER visit may impact your hospice benefit assignment.
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Nurse Nacole
JULY 20, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Factors that decrease glomerular filtration rate in ICU patients include hypovolemia related to fluid losses, hemorrhage, third-spacing, low cardiac output states and vasodilatation, as seen commonly in patients with sepsis or secondary to sedatives.
Aging Life Care Association
JULY 23, 2025
When families have exhausted other options sometimes the decision is made to move an older loved one in a skilled nursing facility. Usually, this decision is made under stress, without much time, and/or without a lot of information. You do not need to do this alone. Having a partner in this process, i.e. a professional … Continue reading How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility → The post How to choose a Skilled Nursing Facility appeared first on Aging Life Care Association.
CareAcademy Blog
JULY 22, 2025
Strategic partnership brings exclusive discounts and workforce development opportunities to Wisconsin’s largest assisted living network. Boston, MA and Madison, WI — July 22, 2025 — CareAcademy , the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, today announced a new strategic partnership with the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) , the state’s largest trade association representing assisted living professionals.
Daily Nurse
JULY 24, 2025
Burnout impacts approximately 38% of nurses each year. Burnout isn’t a small issue, either. It can lead to a lack of empathy, a sense of dread as they head into work, and extra stress that could impact their physical and mental well-being. Countless factors contribute to nurse burnout, from a busy schedule to difficult patients and demanding daily tasks.
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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.
Hospice News
JULY 24, 2025
The. U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has introduced a new shared savings cost containment demonstration. The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model is incentivizing the utilization of technology to help improve outcomes and curb fraud, waste and abuse in Medicare reimbursement. The WISeR Model is designed to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies alongside human clinicians’ review of certain services covered in Med
Nurse Nacole
JULY 26, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing The clinical significance of metabolic acidosis depends on the severity of the disorder. Without appropriate intervention, metabolic acidosis can progress to life-threatening changes in cardiac, neurologic and metabolic function.
Minority Nurse
JULY 23, 2025
Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents in this tropical paradise for over 100 years.
Diversity Nursing
JULY 24, 2025
Nursing shifts are no joke; 12 hours (or more) on your feet, juggling patient care, documentation, and the occasional code blue. In the middle of all that chaos, snacks become more than just food; they’re fuel, comfort, and sometimes the only thing keeping you from crashing halfway through. But not all snacks are created equal. Some energize you and keep your blood sugar stable, while others leave you drained and sluggish.
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HopeHealth
JULY 24, 2025
If your loved one repeats the same question or behavior again and again, it may be a way of coping — or communicating. These strategies can help. The post For dementia caregivers: 4 tips for responding to repetitive behaviors appeared first on HopeHealth.
Hospice News
JULY 22, 2025
A handful of hospices have recently fueled growth through new inpatient facilities and expanding their geographic footprints. HIA Hospice Repens Inpatient Facility The recent relaunch of HIA Hospice’s newly relocated general inpatient hospice facility in North Dakota marks the beginning of a new chapter for the organization. A grand reopening ceremony was held on Tuesday for Heather’s House, which recently moved to a new location in Fargo, North Dakota.
Nurse Nacole
JULY 24, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing In metabolic acidosis, a low plasma HCO3- concentration decreases the pH, stimulating medullary chemoreceptors to increase ventilation and thereby decrease PaCO2 and restore the pH toward normal.
Minority Nurse
JULY 21, 2025
Hawai’i is one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse places on Earth. This rich blend is reflective of its nursing history. Pioneer Registered Nurses in Hawaii include nurses of Native Hawaiian, English, Chinese , Japanese, and Filipino heritage. Their lives and work create a beautiful kaleidoscope of service that has improved the lives of residents in this tropical paradise for over 100 years.
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Responsive Home Care
JULY 20, 2025
Cancer can knock on the door in many ways. For some, it arrives with a jolt—an emergency, a sudden diagnosis, a life-changing word. For others, it builds over time, a collection of vague symptoms that eventually lead to answers. No matter how it begins, its ripple effect is far-reaching, impacting not just the person diagnosed […] The post What No One Tells You About Becoming a Cancer Caregiver appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Melodia Hospice
JULY 24, 2025
When a loved one enters hospice care, it marks an emotionally challenging time for families and caregivers. One of the most difficult experiences is when a hospice patient stops eating […] The post Why Hospice Patients Stop Eating and What Families Should Know appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.
Hospice News
JULY 25, 2025
The final stages of life can be filled with challenging, nuanced situations for some patients and their families. Ensuring goal-concordant care and autonomous end-of-life decision-making requires careful ethical, legal and operational considerations. Staff education and proactive policy development are important for hospices to harness in complex situations, according to Jeanne Chirico, president and CEO of the Hospice & Palliative Care Association of New York State (HPCANYS).
Nurse Nacole
JULY 25, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing For metabolic acidosis, respiratory compensation results in a 1.25 mm Hg decrease in PaCO2 for every 1.0 mEq/L reduction in the plasma HCO3- concentration down to a minimum PaCO2 of 10-15 mm Hg.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
AJN Off the Charts
JULY 24, 2025
The August issue of AJN is now live. Does decreasing comprehensive physical assessments from twice daily to once daily in the general care setting affect patient safety or care quality? The authors of “Optimizing Nurses’ Time: Reducing Assessment Frequency in General Care” discuss a quality improvement project that addressed this question.
Daily Nurse
JULY 23, 2025
AdventHealth oncology nurse Margaret Potter has shaved her head during Breast Cancer Awareness Month for the past twelve years to support her patients experiencing hair loss, a common side effect of chemotherapy. Potter says hair loss can be particularly emotional for women, and she doesn’t want them to feel ashamed. “The day after I shaved my head for the first time, I went back, and one of my patients said, ‘Oh my gosh, I can shave my head now!
Community Home Health Care
JULY 22, 2025
Balancing the responsibilities of raising children while caring for aging parents is a challenging and often overwhelming role. If you find yourself juggling extracurricular activities, school projects, and medical appointments across generations, you’re part of the Sandwich Generation. These Sandwich Caregiver Tips aredesigned to help you better manage the emotional, physical, and mental demands of caregiving, while also protecting your own well-being.
Hospice News
JULY 21, 2025
Several leaders have stepped into new CEO roles at a number of hospice organizations across the country. Elara Caring Appoints New CEO Dallas-based senior care provider Elara Caring recently tapped Ananth Mohan as its new CEO. Mohan previously served as COO of the home-based care company since 2021. During his tenure thus far, he has collaborated closely with clinical teams, operational leaders and referral partners to expand access to care.
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Nurse Nacole
JULY 23, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Acid-base disorders occur when a change in the normal value of the blood pH results from abnormal renal or pulmonary function or when an acid or base load overwhelms excretory capacity.
NHPCO
JULY 26, 2025
The post ‘Right beats might’: Alliance focuses on advocacy as providers face rate cuts, Medicaid uncertainty appeared first on National Alliance for Care at Home.
SevenPonds Blog
JULY 25, 2025
In its May 1, 2025 issue, Science magazine published a research article written by neurologists and a bioethicist discussing the potential research benefits — and the subsequent delicate ethical considerations — of using “physiologically maintained deceased” organ donors, or PMDs, … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Body Organ Donation Raises Ethical Considerations appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
Changing Lives Podcast
JULY 21, 2025
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