Wed.Oct 09, 2024

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Palace of Care – No place like home

Palliverse

Photo by Kinga Howard on Unsplash The trip home was great. He enjoyed it a lot. I was happy that I could help make it happen. He had not been home for weeks. Spending a few hours at home meant so much to him. He kept his eyes open the whole time, enjoying things as much as he could. Being able to see our home again was so important to him and to our children.

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Compassus CEO Mike Asselta: Hospice, Home Health JVs Crucial to Growth

Hospice News

Home-based care provider Compassus has been on a growth trajectory for several years running – placing hospice and home health at the center of its strategic vision. Compassus provides home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care across 30 states. The home-based provider also offers advanced care management and skilled nursing facility-at-home services.

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Realizing Real-world Magnet Benefits

Minority Nurse

Achieving ANCC Magnet Recognition requires a significant investment from an organization’s nursing staff. But does that investment pay off in real-world ways? If so, how? One significant benefit involves giving nurses the opportunity to provide input and influence nursing practice. “It really helps expand the autonomy and allows the nurse to practice at the top end of their license,” said Jody Collins, DNP-C, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, system director of clinical excellence and professio

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Future Leaders: Traci Saput, Senior Manager, Hospice Operations, Kaiser Permanente

Hospice News

The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing, and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. Traci Saput, senior manager of hospice operations for Kaiser Permanente, has been named a 2024 Future Leader by Hospice News.

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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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Seniors and the health benefits of social connection

Living Assistance Services

A number of recent medical studies have revealed that isolation is a serious health risk, and seniors are particularly vulnerable to the.

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Meet Dennis Cho, Our Inspiring Nurse of the Week, Making Waves in Cancer Research and Adventure!

Daily Nurse

This week, we’re thrilled to spotlight Dennis Cho, an ICU trauma nurse at Indiana University Health. His passion for healthcare and cancer research is as remarkable as his upcoming adventure on the CBS competition show The Summit. Set to premiere with a sneak peek on CBS at 9 p.m. ET on September 29, “The Summit” features 16 strangers embarking on a thrilling hike through the breathtaking New Zealand Alps, each carrying an equal share of a $1 million prize.

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Palliative Care ‘Ahead of the Game’ in Approaches to Treating Rare Diseases

Hospice News

Researchers are ramping up efforts to better understand the complex trajectories of rare diseases, with evidence mounting around palliative care’s potential to improve outcomes among those patients. The Center for Innovation & Value Research recently launched the second phase of its Rare Disease Project , an initiative aimed at examining the diverse range of these illnesses and the patients impacted by them.

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Vice President Harris: We Need Medicare Coverage for Home Care

The Caregiving Years Training Academy

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday announced a plan for Medicare coverage for home care. Focusing on the needs of family caregivers and older adults is imperative. It’s a complicated situation, though. Some thoughts about the Vice President’s proposal : The Challenges of Medicare Coverage for Home Care We don’t have enough direct care workers to help everyone who needs help.