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The Pain Left Behind: Reflections on a Medical Mission and an Island’s Overwhelmed Nurses

AJN Off the Charts

“My family left after the volcanic eruption,” Sister said to me with a heavy heart. “But I asked myself, who will take care of my fellow Montserratians who stayed behind? These poignant words reflect the resilience and dedication of the nurses I encountered during my recent medical mission to Montserrat. During my time on the island, I collaborated with cardiologist Icilma Fergus Rowe of Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, who returns each year to provide much-needed c

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Hawaii Hospice Collaborative Launches Into ‘New Era’ of Care Delivery

Hospice News

Six nonprofit hospice providers recently joined forces to form the Hawaii Palliative and Hospice Care Collaborative. The initiative is an effort to ensure sustainable access amid rising demand for end-of-life and serious illness care. The new collaborative includes Hawaii Care Choices, Hospice Maui, Kauai Hospice, Navian Hawaii, North Hawaii Hospice and St.

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Reconnecting With Your Nursing Vision

Minority Nurse

When you decided to apply to nursing school, a vision or purpose likely drove you. We generally don’t decide to pursue rigorous academic study on a whim. Those who choose nursing often have a special heart for serving others, and that spark can ignite our energy and push us to pursue our goals. If you’ve somehow lost touch with your vision of why you became a nurse , you may need to reconnect with that vision to feel that original spark in your heart again.

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Building Stronger Palliative Care-Psychiatry Collaborations

Hospice News

Patients with serious mental illnesses (SMI) have a range of complex needs that greater integration of psychiatry into palliative care could help address. A large issue preventing stronger collaborations is a lack of clearly defined patient eligibility criteria for palliative care delivery, according to Dr. Danielle Chammas, palliative care physician and psychiatrist at University California, San Franciscos (UCSF) School of Medicine.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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The Top 3 Podcast Episodes and Blog Posts You Loved in 2024

Healthy Workforce Institute

2024 has been a year of transformation and growth, and at the heart of it all has been our shared commitment to creating a respectful and healthy work culture. As healthcare leaders, we tackled some serious challenges while still managing to make progress on creating healthier, happier workplaces. Throughout the year, weve been honored to share strategies, resources, and solutions with you whether through our podcast episodes or blog posts These resources have been just a few ways weve helped y

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Renovus Capital Partners Acquires Hospice Provider Superior Health Holdings

Hospice News

The private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners has acquired the home health and hospice provider Superior Health Holdings, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Renovus Capital Partners is a lower middle-market investment firm based in Philadelphia. The firms portfolio includes more than $2 billion of assets, about 30 companies, across its several industries, including technology, health care, and professional services markets.

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How agilon health Trains Primary Care Physicians to Provide Palliative Care

Hospice News

The senior care company agilon health (NYSE: AGL) has scaled a palliative care education model for its physician partners throughout most of the markets they serve. agilon operates in 35 markets in 15 states. The company partners with primary care physicians across the country to jointly take on the total cost of care via Medicare Advantage or Accountable Care Organization (ACO) programs.

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Glaucoma and Home Health

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

Glaucoma Awareness: Enhancing Care Through Home Health Services Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Over 3 million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, yet only half are aware they have the condition (Glaucoma Research Foundation, 2023). Early detection and consistent management are vital to preserving The post Glaucoma and Home Health appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Glaucoma and Home Health

AT Home Care & Hospice

Glaucoma Awareness: Enhancing Care Through Home Health Services Glaucoma, often termed the “silent thief of sight,” is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Over 3 million Americans are currently living with glaucoma, yet only half are aware they have the condition (Glaucoma Research Foundation, 2023). Early detection and consistent management are vital to preserving The post Glaucoma and Home Health appeared first on AT Home Care & Hospice.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing The main usefulness of echocardiography is diagnostic, especially in patients with PEA. Echocardiography distinguishes organized pulseless cardiac activity that does or does not result in mechanical heart contraction.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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Managing Patient Comfort With Hospice Care

Hospice Promise

Hospice care goes beyond managing physical painit focuses on alleviating other distressing symptoms such as nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, anxiety, and agitation. We take a holistic approach, combining medication, therapies, and individualized care plans to ensure comfort while minimizing side effects. Our primary goal is to help patients live their final days with dignity and peace, free from unnecessary suffering.

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A Year in Review: Reflections and Hopes for the Future

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

Its our first podcast of 2025 and we wanted to start the year out with some reflections. Join Husch Blackwells Meg Pekarske and Bryan Nowicki as they each share their biggest surprises and victories of 2024 and what is on their wish list for 2025. We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know what is on your wish list of podcast topics for 2025. Wishing you a happy new year!

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