Hospice News
APRIL 9, 2025
Even with legislation in place designed to provide resources, several barriers exist that prevent expanded access to respite and hospice support for terminally ill pediatric populations and their families. This is according to Kim Marcum-Mercier, registered nurse at Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Marcum is also the founder of Sarah House, a pediatric respite and end-of-life care center.
GeriPal
APRIL 10, 2025
Summary Transcript CME Summary Early in my research career, I was fascinated by the (then) frontier area of palliative care in the emergency department. I asked emergency medicine clinicians what they thought when a patient who is seriously ill and DNR comes to the ED, and some responded, (paraphrasing), what are they doing here? This is not why I went into emergency medicine.
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Grief Healing Blog
APRIL 7, 2025
Understand theres no right or wrong way to grieve, including anticipatory grief. Its like the ocean. It ebbs and it flows. There can be moments of calm. But out of nowhere, it can feel like youre drowning. ~ Dana Arcuri A reader writes: I am searching for an online support group for people and/or their loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer.
CareAcademy Blog
APRIL 8, 2025
Your ability to attract and retain top nursing professionals directly shapes patients' quality of care. While the RN workforce is expected to grow by 6% through 2032, experts project a shortage of 78,610 full-time RNs in 2025. That means agency competition for top talent will increase, and agencies need to fine-tune their nursing recruitment strategies.
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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.
Diversity Nursing
APRIL 10, 2025
April isn't just about blooming flowers and warmer weather, it's also a time to recognize the incredible power of organ, eye, and tissue donation during Donate Life Month. This annual observance shines a spotlight on the profound impact of donation and encourages individuals to register as donors, giving hope to those awaiting life-saving transplants.
Hospice News
APRIL 7, 2025
Social media has emerged as a crucial engine for hospice marketing, allowing them to reach consumers directly rather than through a referral source. Unsurprisingly, the use of social media is skyrocketing worldwide. As of 2023, nearly 94% of people in the United States have internet access, according to data from Statista. By 2029, more than 342 million of those users are expected to belong to at least one social media platform.
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CareTime
APRIL 9, 2025
Finding and keeping top caregivers is one of the biggest challenges for home care agencies today. The key? A caregiver-first hiring processone that prioritizes their experience, needs, and expectations from day one. When agencies focus on treating caregivers with respect, streamlining hiring, and offering competitive compensation, they not only attract top talent but also build a team that stays long-term.
Responsive Home Care
APRIL 4, 2025
Navigating the challenges of dementia care can be difficult, especially when a loved one becomes fixated on a specific idea or anxious about a nonexistent threat. Reasoning with them often leads to frustration, as logic does not always break through. Instead of arguing, a more effective method is redirectiongently shifting their focus to something calming […] The post Overcoming the Challenges of Dementia Care Through Redirection appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
AJN Off the Charts
APRIL 8, 2025
Photo courtesy of the author. All rights reserved. Last summer, I embarked on a transformative 12-day hike through the rugged and breathtaking French Alps. Over the course of 70 miles, I traversed daunting mountain peaks, serene valleys, and unyielding landscapes that tested both my physical and mental endurance. But in addition to the physical challenge, the journey provided me with invaluable insights that I now see reflect so many of the trials and lessons faced by nurses every day.
Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
Hospice providers have unveiled two key themes that are impacting the ability to sustain and grow their workforce. Staffing shortages have long topped the concerns of hospice executives nationwide. Rising demand for hospice care has been outpacing the supply of clinical resources for several years running. Labor strains have also mounted among nonclinical and back-office administrative, billing and IT roles.
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Daily Nurse
APRIL 8, 2025
The March 2025 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN) delivers more than just evidence-based insightsit pays tribute to one of emergency nursing’s most influential voices, Dr. Anne Manton, who passed away in December. Dr. Manton, a fierce advocate for emergency nurses, served as editor-in-chief of JEN from 2013 to 2018 and was president of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) in 1998.
Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder
APRIL 10, 2025
We have all witnessed a certain magic that happens when an occupational therapist walks into a patients room in a long-term care setting. While others may see deficits, cluttered assisted devices, or safety concerns, OTs see possibilities. They scan the environment and observe the patient with a trained and hopeful eye, seeking not just what is wrong, but what is still right.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 10, 2025
We all seek meaning in various aspects of our lives, and when we work in nursing and healthcare, we often look for meaning and value in our professional lives. Finding that meaning can be central to our identity and happiness. In his beautiful book Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity , author and poet David Whyte makes the following statement: At its simplest, good work is work that makes sense and that grants sense and meaning to the one who is doing it and to those affec
Community Home Health Care
APRIL 8, 2025
As we age, our living spaces should evolve to meet our changing needs. Falls and home hazards are among the leading causes of injury for older adults, making it essential to create a safe, accessible environment. By implementing senior home safety modifications , families can help their loved ones maintain independence and peace of mind. Why Senior Home Safety Matters According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ), one out of four seniors experiences a fall each year.
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Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.
Hospice News
APRIL 9, 2025
Providing support and care to seriously ill loved ones comes with myriad difficulties for todays family caregivers. A new documentary film, Caregiving, depicts the most pressing issues among these unpaid caregivers, as well as the historic and novel efforts to address them. Caregiving is set to air on local Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television stations nationwide on June 24, 2025, as well as on the PBS YouTube Channel.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 4, 2025
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has published “ AACN Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing Practice ,” marking the first time a stand-alone edition has been tailored specifically to this growing specialty. Previously included in a combined edition with critical care nursing practice, the new edition describes the specialized practice of nurses providing and/or influencing care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated ris
Caregiver Support Services
APRIL 7, 2025
Accurate documentation is important in elder care. Physicians juggle complex medical histories, chronic conditions, and patient-specific needs while providing quality care. Given these challenges, its important to understand the difficulties involved in documentation. Lets explore the role of medical scribes in enhancing elder care and how partnering with a scribe agency can benefit geriatric practices.
Minority Nurse
APRIL 9, 2025
This April, in honor of Autism Acceptance Month , we celebrate the incredible contributions of autistic nurses who bring compassion, dedication, and unique perspectives to the world of healthcare. According to the CDC , around 2% of adults in the U.S. are autisticand that number is growing as more people receive diagnoses later in life. With greater awareness comes greater acceptance, and more autistic adults are finding strength and clarity in understanding who they are.
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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.
The Caregiving Years Training Academy
APRIL 10, 2025
(Part 2 of 3.) Why don’t family caregivers ask for help and support? A NPR article published last week shared how two researchers approached that question: “In 2009, two researchers proposed an explanation for why caregiving for an adult who is ill or disabled can be so profound. Their argument, simply called ‘caregiver identity theory,’ is now widely accepted among psychologists and social workers who study and help caregivers. “The theory addresses a question that
Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
Hospice providers, along with the rest of health care, are increasingly relying on technology for clinical and business operations, with artificial intelligence among the most common investments. However, careful implementation is necessary to effectively use these systems. For a number of years now, providers have leveraged AI to predict when a patient may become eligible for hospice or to determine the best time to begin palliative care.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 9, 2025
When Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina, it left behind a path of destructionand a call to action that the state’s nursing community didn’t hesitate to answer. In an inspiring show of resilience, compassion, and rapid mobilization, the North Carolina Nurses Association (NCNA) and its nonprofit arm, the North Carolina Foundation for Nursing (NCFN), raised and distributed more than $66,000 in direct relief to over 250 nurses impacted by the storm.
SevenPonds Blog
APRIL 10, 2025
Although many people across the country crave warmer weather this time of year, a new study published in Science Advances might make them reconsider. The study found that extreme heat like that which many of us experienced last summer … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] Study Finds That Heat Accelerates Aging Process appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
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Minority Nurse
APRIL 7, 2025
Many nurses work night shifts and love it. These shifts often offer better pay, flexibility, and a slower pace. Still, working night shifts comes with a unique set of challenges. It can take your body and mind some time to get used to working when you should be sleeping, which can compromise your alertness and decision-making. There are also safety concerns.
Caregiver Support Services
APRIL 8, 2025
Family caregivers know that traveling with a special needs child takes extra planning, patience, and flexibility. From managing sensory sensitivities to following medication schedules, each detail matters. A trip that works for one family may not suit another, so it’s important to personalize your preparation. The good news is that with the right approach, you can make travel a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
quality measurement. Calls are growing louder for a federally established set of standardized palliative guidelines. Capturing real-time quality data is an important part of effectively managing patients symptoms and needs, according to Dr. Monisha Pujari, medical director of Georgia-based Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care. But palliative care providers largely lack a standardized way of measuring quality, she stated.
Elder Care Matters
APRIL 4, 2025
Understanding when to seek guardianship for an elderly parent is crucial. Learn the signs, legal process, and ethical steps to protect their well-being. The post When Is the Right Time to Seek Guardianship for an Elderly Parent? appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.
SevenPonds Blog
APRIL 7, 2025
Laying a loved one to rest in a cemetery can carry a finality that some people find depressing perhaps one reason more people today are moving away from interment or entombment, and toward creative ways to celebrate and honor … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] in Cremation Jewelry and Art Reflects Changing Practices appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.
CareAcademy Blog
APRIL 4, 2025
At CareAcademy, were proud to highlight the amazing team members who contribute to our mission. Today, were excited to feature Andrew Mantuano, a key member of our content team. Andrew joined CareAcademy with a passion for learning and a desire to make a tangible impact. He thrives in a collaborative environment and has been instrumental in developing impactful training materials.
Caregiver Support Services
APRIL 5, 2025
Helping someone age in place is a rewarding but challenging experience that requires intention and care on your part. Whether youre new to caregiving or just looking for practical tips, here are five great ways you can support a loved one aging in place. Ask Them About Their Wants and Needs The first and most important step is communication. Ask your loved one how they feel about their current living situation.
Hospice News
APRIL 7, 2025
Recent research findings are increasingly getting to the root causes of varying hospice outcomes among diverse patient populations and health care settings. Quality inequities among special needs, dually-eligible beneficiaries Dually-eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries may have a lower likelihood of receiving care from high-quality hospice providers, according to a recent analysis.
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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.
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