Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
Staff training and effective communication play important roles in a palliative care providers ability to reach referral sources and address unmet needs among seriously ill patients and their families. Palliative care providers have employed various outreach strategies to better communicate and define the scope of their interdisciplinary services to other health care providers.
Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs
MAY 18, 2025
This weeks blog is by members of the Research and Innovation Hub: Dr Sharon Mutare ( s.mutare@herts.ac.uk) , Dr Rebecca Hadley ( r.hadley3@herts.ac.uk ) and Dr Lisa Whiting (all from the University of Hertfordshire) and Dr Phillip Smith and Fiona Smith (Heads of Research and Innovation, Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB). The Research and Innovation Hub team (left to right): Dr Phillip Smith (Head of Research and Innovation, H&WE ICB), Dr Lisa Whiting (Associate Professor, University of Hertf
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Diversity Nursing
MAY 14, 2025
Nursing is a profession built on care, compassion, and advocacy. We are the eyes and ears for our patients, the vital link between them, their families, and the medical team. But what happens when the very nature of our personality, a tendency towards shyness or introversion feels like a hurdle in effectively communicating and advocating? If you identify as a shy or introverted Nurse, know this, your inherent qualities are not weaknesses.
Elder Care Matters
MAY 14, 2025
If youre a veteran or a family member of one, understanding the Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits available for senior care is crucial. This article covers the important VA benefits, including Aid & Attendance, eligibility requirements, and how to apply. The post Veterans Benefits for Senior Care: What You Need to Know appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
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CareTime
MAY 20, 2025
Caregiver scheduling is critical for timely client care and efficient caregiver management. This article explains its importance, outlines essential strategies, and shares best practices for managing schedules effectively.
Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
As a new generation of hospice leaders rises to the forefront, hospices must carefully plan and execute CEO onboarding, which can be a complex process. Bringing on a new chief executive requires strong involvement from an organizations board, a commitment to transparency and the ability to connect with frontline staff and fellow leaders, according to hospice CEOs and board members who spoke with Hospice News.
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Community Home Health Care
MAY 20, 2025
Caring for a loved one is never easy, but when you live far away, the challenges can feel even more overwhelming. From managing appointments to staying informed about your loved ones well-being, distance can make the simplest tasks feel complex. Still, youre not alone. In fact, long-distance caregivers are a growing and vital part of the caregiving community.
CareAcademy Blog
MAY 14, 2025
CareSync by CareAcademy launches this summercut hiring costs, onboarding time, and unlock a ready-to-work caregiver network. Boston, MA May 15, 2025 CareAcademy , the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, announced today a bold new product initiative designed to address one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare: the nationwide shortage of direct care workers.
Responsive Home Care
MAY 19, 2025
You made it through another busy day. Dinners wrapped up, the kitchens clean, and youre finally catching your breath. Then, like clockwork, the shift begins. Your loved one with dementiastarts to act differentlymore anxious, more confused, maybe even angry. The calm you hoped for slips away, and suddenly, youre back in the thick of it. […] The post The Surprising Link Between Medications and Sundowning appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
Palliative care providers face a host of unique recruitment and retention challenges compared to others, with organizations employing diverse strategies to rise above the competition. Misunderstandings about palliative care can serve as a large barrier to retention, said Wendy Winokur, vice president of Traditions Health Palliative Care, part of Traditions Health LLC.
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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.
Daily Nurse
MAY 16, 2025
Loneliness is a familiar feeling that affects many nursing students. Nursing school is challenging to navigate with the pressures of keeping up with grades and passing exams. It can almost feel like there’s no time to mingle with classmates and form lifelong bonds like on traditional college campuses. Some well-intended advice might be to “meet new people,” but nursing students are often overwhelmed by college work and clinicals, which can leave them with limited time to social
Home With Help
MAY 15, 2025
When it comes to finding a caregiver for your aging loved one, you may have seen individuals advertising in online classifieds offering in-home care services. While this may seem like a cost-effective and convenient option, there are several reasons why choosing a professional in-home care agency like Home With Help is a safer, more reliable choice for your family rather than hiring a private caregiver on your own.
Bayshore Care Home
MAY 16, 2025
Home Health Care Services: An Overview Home health care services provide medical and non-medical assistance to individuals in their homes. These services are designed to help patients recover from illnesses, The post Home Health Care Services in Pasco County, St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 16, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Esmolol reduces blood pressure, heart rate and cardiac output and must be avoided in patients with bradycardia or impaired left ventricular function. It is rapidly cleared by red blood cell esterases and is independent of renal or hepatic function.
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Hospice News
MAY 14, 2025
Supporting seriously ill children and youths can come with higher costs and greater complexities compared to adult populations. Sustaining pediatric hospice and palliative care programs involves employing dynamic referral and financial strategies in todays health care landscape. Pediatric programs often face challenges when establishing a firm financial foothold, with funding a main obstacle hindering growth and improved accessibility, according to Dr.
SevenPonds Blog
MAY 20, 2025
Fiddles soar over a slow marching guitar strummed in time with a deep, pulsating upright bass. The sweet, sorrowful melody feels innately funerary. With a rhythm like footsteps approaching a gravesite, equal parts trepidation and determination, the beauty in the … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] We Get High by The Fox Hunt appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
Healthcare Law Insights podcast
MAY 14, 2025
Hospice audits can have profound financial implications, particularly when the auditors use statistical extrapolation to identify an overpayment amount. The use of extrapolation runs across auditor types, including UPICs and the OIG, and can apply to Medicare and Medicaid. In this episode, Husch Blackwells Meg Pekarske , Bryan Nowicki , and Emily Solum discuss recent experiences and successes in dealing with statistical extrapolations, and what the future of extrapolation looks like.
AJN Off the Charts
MAY 21, 2025
Shingles: The Disease Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful viral condition caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus responsible for chickenpox. While anyone with a history of chickenpox is at risk of developing shingles, the likelihood increases with age and in those with weakened immune systems. The disease can lead to significant morbidity, including postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), a debilitating complication characterized by persistent nerve
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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.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 19, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Labetalol has minimal effect on cerebral circulation and is thus not associated with an increase in ICP in the normal brain. The drug has minimal placental transfer and has been used effectively in pregnancy-associated hypertension.
Hospice News
MAY 20, 2025
This article is sponsored by KanTime. It is based on a Hospice News discussion with Ganesh Sundar, Director at KanTime, and Scott Brown, President and CEO of MyDirectives. This discussion took place on April 10, 2025, during the Hospice ELEVATE Conference. The article below has been edited for length and clarity. Hospice News: With our next session, Leveraging AI and Other Digital Tools in Hospice and Palliative Care.
Hospice Promise
MAY 21, 2025
You dont have to have the perfect words. Often, your presence is enough. A quiet hand to hold. A shared memory. A calm breath together. At Hospice Promise, we cherish all of the moments we can. Being there for your loved one can mean choosing hospice care. Its a way to give comfort, dignity, and supportwhile making the most of your time together. The post Sometimes the Best Gift Is Just Being There appeared first on Hospice Promise.
Life & Death Matters
MAY 19, 2025
Introduction: The Power of Presence With deep compassion, quiet strength, and an open heart, Courtney Murrell walks alongside individuals and families during some of lifes most tender moments. As a Personal Support Worker (PSW) and passionate advocate for whole person-centred care, Courtney is committed to making the journey from hospice admission to imminent death as […] The post Mind Wide Open: Honouring the Heart and Art of Personal Support Work appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
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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.
Caregiver Support Services
MAY 20, 2025
Caring for an aging loved one comes with many responsibilities, and ensuring their safety at home is one of the most important. Hidden dangers like gas leaks can pose serious risks, making early detection crucial. Gas monitors create a safer living environment, giving caregivers and family members peace of mind about their loved ones well-being. Continue reading to learn more about the importance of gas monitors in ensuring elder safety at home.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 18, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing In contrast to traditional beta-blockers, labetalol is associated with the preservation of cardiac output. The hypotensive effect of labetalol has an onset of 2-5 minutes, peak effect at 5-15 minutes and duration of 2-6 hours.
Hospice News
MAY 16, 2025
The nonprofit Medicare Advantage and health care services organization SCAN Group has fully acquired the myPlace Health, in which it previously held a partial stake. myPlace Health is a Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) company. The company is now wholly owned by SCAN Group, the parent company of SCAN Health Plan. myPlace Health was established in 2021 through a collaboration between SCAN Group and Commonwealth Care Alliance (CCA).
Traditions Health
MAY 19, 2025
Stroke is a leading cause of serious disability and the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Some stroke patients can suffer disabilities, health issues, and complications that eventually can lead to death. Hospice support can help terminal stroke patients and their families with end-of-life care.
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Life & Death Matters
MAY 19, 2025
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) annually recognizes individuals and organizations dedicated to providing or supporting exceptional hospice palliative care in Ontario. Each year, awards and scholarships are presented at HPCOs conference to celebrate the contributions of those who make a profound difference to people living with serious life-limiting illnesses.
SevenPonds Blog
MAY 14, 2025
From 2010 to 2022, there was a 21% increase in death from heart disease among rural adults ages 25 to 64, with a major spike beginning in 2020. A study the first national analysis of heart disease in rural … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Disease in Rural U.S. Rising Among Younger Adults appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
Nurse Nacole
MAY 14, 2025
Category: Critical Care Nursing Dihydropyridines calcium channel blockers (e.g., Nicardipine, Clevidipine) are selective to vascular smooth muscle over the myocardium. Thus, they have little effect on heart rate and no effect on myocardial contractility.
Hospice News
MAY 14, 2025
The Wisconsin State Assembly has approved a bill requiring the states Department of Health Services (DHS) to create a statewide palliative care council. A group of 22 palliative clinical professionals, patients and family members would comprise the council to help address care delivery issues and raise awareness in the field. The council would also include legislators and insurance company representatives with expertise in palliative care.
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