AJN Off the Charts

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Pertussis, or whooping cough, remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable deaths worldwide, with most deaths occurring in young babies who are either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the infection prevention and control measures such as masking, social distancing, and remote learning for children resulted in decreases in reported cases of pertussis.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Palliative care providers that form collaborative partnerships with Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) may be lending to a landmark downward trend in health care spending in the value-based payment landscape. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that its Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) yielded more than $2.1 billion net savings in 2023 — the largest amount in the program’s inception more than a decade ago, according to the agency.

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Aging Life Care Association

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help You Avoid the Pitfalls of Caregiving by Jullie Gray, MSW, LICSW, CMC — Aging Life Care Association™ Member and Fellow of the Leadership Academy Caregiving for an aging loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Unpaid family members who provide substantial caregiving support by managing medical appointments, medications, and daily … Continue reading Supporting Family Caregivers → The post Supporting Family Caregivers appeared first on Aging L

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Texas-based New Day Healthcare LLC on Monday announced its acquisition of Intrepid USA’s hospice operations in Missouri and in its home state. The transaction expands the home-based service provider’s existing presence in those markets. The deal includes Intrepid’s hospice assets in Joplin and Springfield, Missouri, as well as its locations in Beaumont, Texas.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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Pallimed

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

by Christian Sinclair (@ ctsinclair.bsky.social ) Are we back? Maybe, eh, I don’t know. But I do know I'm back long enough to tell you the great site I told you about in February 2009. You know, Twitter…well.sad to say but it is no longer a good site for multiple reasons. I even deleted my personal account. Yeah it was that bad. I share this with you to say, if *I* deleted Twitter and I am OK, you can too.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Eden Health of Northern Nevada, dba Eden Hospice, has acquired A Plus Hospice Care in its home state. Financial terms were undisclosed. Through the transaction, A Plus Hospice Care patients will have access to Eden Health’s additional services, including home health, home care and palliative care. The M&A advisory firm Agenda Health consulted on the deal.

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Elder Care Matters

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Explore long-term care options, costs, and planning strategies. Learn about in-home care, assisted living, and nursing homes for seniors. The post Planning for Long-Term Care: Options, Costs, and Strategies appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Caregiver Support Services

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Investing in ongoing training is a powerful way to keep your skills sharp in the healthcare industry. Staying relevant in your field can enhance your career in a huge way. No matter where you are on your career path, additional training can help you gain confidence, expand your opportunities, and even open doors to new possibilities. Explore some key signs that it is time it might be time to get additional training to get your career moving once again.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The demographics of Veterans in America are changing. Although the overall Veteran population is expected to decline, the number of minority Veterans is projected to increase. Minority Veterans (all races/ethnicities excluding non-Hispanic white Veterans) currently make up about 25% of the total Veteran population but will make up just over 35% by 2040.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Nursing has been a part of the armed forces since time immemorial, with nurses playing a vital role in the care of members of the Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force, as well as their families. For many nurses in the military, sincere pride and a great depth and breadth of experience are intrinsic to the life that the armed forces provide.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system. Not only do they provide comprehensive, holistic care, but they also develop relationships with their patients’ family members, leading to overall better health outcomes. Patients who are cared for by NPs, specifically in primary care, experience an increase in access to healthcare and a decrease in hospitalizations, which impacts not only their patients but also the healthcare system.

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Today's Caregiver

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I was a family caregiver for ten years to the most wonderful mother ever. She was beautiful, witty, and extremely articulate.

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Nurse Nacole

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Capnography provides dynamic monitoring of ventilatory status in patients with acute respiratory distress, such as from asthma, bronchiolitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, congestive heart failure and cystic fibrosis.

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Hospice Promise

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Immense gratitude goes to the Surprise Senior Center Quilting Club for creating these beautiful red, white, and blue quilts for our Veteran patients. These thoughtful gifts reflect a profound commitment to honoring those who have served. The quilts bring comfort and solace to Veterans at Hospice Promise, and the impact of this generosity is deeply appreciated.

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Advertiser: Celo

In this ebook, you will learn about the 18 PHI indicators, the legal requirements and penalties surrounding PHI, and how your healthcare teams should securely exchange this data. Key takeaways from this ebook: Gain confidence in identifying PHI. Acquire practical implementation strategies for exchanging PHI within your organization. Emphasize the importance of using compliant communication tools within healthcare teams.

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