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Studies: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Palliative Care

Hospice News

A second study found that roughly 88% of palliative patients nationwide who have used virtual reality in the last decade reported improvement in their physical and/or psychological symptoms The journal Palliative Medicine published the research in May 2022. VR and AR represents an investment in optimizing patient care, according to Shega. “VR

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From Housekeeping to Healing: Meet Anthony Levesque, The Nurse of the Week

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Meet Anthony Levesque, this week’s honored Nurse of the Week , whose journey from housekeeping to nursing is nothing short of inspiring. Not long ago, one patient lay in his hospital bed, feeling lonely and despondent. But after graduating high school in 2012, Levesque shifted gears. Jude’s Nursing School.

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VITAS Healthcare Strengthens Executive Team with Key Promotions in Hospice Operations, HME Department

Hospice News

Kathleen Coronado, a registered nurse, has been promoted to associate VP of hospice operations after 18 years at VITAS. Starting out as a bedside nurse in 2006, Coronado has held multiple roles within VITAS, including team manager, inpatient unit manager and patient care administrator.

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New Directors at Iowa River, Home Health of the Ozarks; C-Suite Shifts at Elara Caring, VIA Health

Hospice News

Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care Names New Director Missouri-based Texas County Memorial Hospital (TCMH) has appointed Cheryl Maley, registered nurse, as new director of Home Health of the Ozarks and Hospice of Care. Callaway previously worked as a nurse manager of UnityPoint Health.

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Blue Monarch CEO: Hospice Startup Seeks to Raise Bar on Quality

Hospice News

Nurse practitioner Raphael and registered nurse Britt Akobundu, a married couple, launched San Diego-based Blue Monarch Hospice this past March, with the intent of improving the quality of life for not only patients and families, but also health care workers. . The health care system is strained.

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The Fastest Growing US Hospice Companies

Hospice News

CEO Mike Suor founded the company in 2013 with just himself, a nurse, and a biller on the payroll, he told Hospice News. 5,000 again is a testament to our team’s relentless focus on providing exceptional patient care and superior clinical outcomes.”. In 2020, Bridge recapitalized with private equity dollars.

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Compassus Makes Moves in C-Suite; Workforce Retention at Core of AccentCare’s Leadership Change

Hospice News

Since joining the company in 2012, Templeton has served as senior vice president and chief of clinical operations. In the midst of a worsening industry-wide staffing shortage, Templeton was charged with retaining nurse leaders and preparing the pipeline of talent to fill those roles in the future.

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