Hospice News

JULY 26, 2024

Recent research has found that career growth, organizational culture and impactful work are significant priorities among the next generation of palliative care clinicians, particularly those from underserved populations. Medical students indicated that these three key areas are “crucial” to their well-being and mental health in a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network.

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HopeHealth

JULY 26, 2024

In 2022, Gina’s aunt and grandmother passed away within months of each other, two people who had been at the center of her life. Then she lost her job. At age 33, her world felt like it was crumbling beneath her. That same year, Pat, age 79, lost her husband. “We had been married 55 Read More The post “She healed my heart”: In grief support group, a friendship blossoms appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospice News

JULY 26, 2024

Hospices combat both operational and financial challenges as they seek to grow and evolve their veteran programs around the diverse and complex needs of patients and their families. Some of the largest expenses associated with offering veteran services include staffing and training costs, according to Carlos Graveran, executive director at Maryland-based Frederick Health Hospice.

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Caregiver Support Services

JULY 26, 2024

Caring for others is a noble and often necessary role, yet it can be both physically and emotionally draining. Caregivers, whether they are professionals in a healthcare setting or family members caring for loved ones, face unique challenges that can lead to stress, burnout, and health issues. Research indicates that 11% of family caregivers report a decline in their physical health as a direct result of caregiving responsibilities.

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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.

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Hospice News

JULY 26, 2024

The most recent iteration of Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement (Hospice CARE) Act, currently in a discussion draft phase, could have some unintended consequences in the future of end-of-life care delivery. Developed by U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenaur (D-Oregon) and announced in June at the Hospice News Elevate conference, the bill proposed reimbursement and regulatory changes that could bring massive reform to the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

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Nurse Nacole

JULY 26, 2024

Category: Fundamentals ACE inhibitors act on the ACE enzyme that generates angiotensin II from angiotensin I and inactivates the breakdown of bradykinin. Angiotensin I originates in the liver from angiotensinogen under the influence of the enzyme renin.

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