Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Kingwood, TX has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Kingwood hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

During a struggle, we really need to be heard. We want a good listener. What’s it like to experience the opposite of that — to share a struggle with a friend only to receive “fixing” rather than understanding? I saw this happen a few weeks ago during a lunch with two friends, including Phyllis, who cared for her husband for several years until his death this past spring.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing PEEP increases intrapulmonary and intrathoracic pressures and may affect pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology. Potential adverse effects of PEEP include decreased cardiac output, lung overdistention and pneumothorax.

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The Caregiving Years Training Academy

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

My mom loved the moon. When I spoke with her in the evening, she would prompt me to look outside at the moon. “It’s beautiful tonight,” she’d say. Let’s prompt ourselves to look at and take in the wonder around us. We can remember to do this by asking ourselves this question to start our day: “What’s my full moon?” When you see your full moon, be sure to stop and receive.

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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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