Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Spreading the home-based care community’s message is about more than health care, it also speaks to the priorities and values of society at large, according to Dr. Steven Landers, the newly appointed CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (NACH). The alliance last month announced that it had tapped Landers as its top executive. NACH is the newly combined organization formed by the June merger of National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliativ

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American In-Home Care

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, life can feel like a whirlwind of changes and challenges. Among the many behaviors that may arise, rummaging through drawers, cabinets, and other places can be notably perplexing and concerning. This behavior, while common, is often overlooked in discussions about Alzheimer's. However, it is essential to understand why Alzheimer’s rummaging happens and how to manage it effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of a loved one.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

An international collaboration has led to the development of a new palliative care training tool aimed at improving quality and equitable access. Health systems across the globe are recognizing a growing need to boost the supply of providers able to care for a swelling, aging population of serious and terminally ill patients. Rising demand was among the driving forces behind the newly unveiled COllaboratively DEveloped culturalY Appropriate and inclusive Assessment tool for Palliative Care Educa

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Bayshore Care Home

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

How In-House Senior Care Is Better? In-house senior care offers several advantages over other care options, making it a preferred choice for many families and seniors. Bayshore Home Care. The post Senior Care in Tampa, Largo, FL, Pinellas County, Hillsborough County and Surrounding Areas first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

YoloCares has announced its disaffiliation from the California Hospice Network (CHN) after three years of collaborative partnership. CHN is a coalition of nonprofit hospices designed to support the growth of community-based hospice care and leverage their collective scale and resources in value-based payment programs. Based in Davis, California, YoloCares affiliated with CHN in 2021.

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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Cartersville, GA 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 Cartersville hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What is it like to work as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse who provides direct care for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients? Monique King, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA). Monique King, RN, BSN, and NICU nurse at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA) says she loves watching babies grow and thrive to the point of discharge We asked King about her work as a NICU nurse.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The nursing field is expansive, with opportunities to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, elementary and high schools, colleges/universities, etc. Nurses can work in many settings, and there are numerous opportunities to advance their careers through degree advancement. One option that many nurses pursue is a Master of Science (MSN) in nursing.

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Together for Short Lives

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Caring for child who is going to have a short live can be incredibly isolating because your friends and family don’t really understand what you’re going through. That’s why having bespoke care and support provided by children’s hospices and Together for Short Lives is so important. They really listen and step in to help the […] The post Help when it matters most appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Rapid sequence intubation is the recommended technique for intubation of a patient in status asthmaticus. Difficult airway considerations are complex in an asthmatic patient because of impending respiratory arrest.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Dallas-based Three Oaks Hospice has reportedly begun seeking a buyer. The private equity-backed hospice launched in 2019 with more than $21 million in investment dollars from Granite Growth Health Partners, Health Velocity Capital and Petra Capital Partners. Rumors of the potential sale were first reported by the website Ion Analytics, which indicated that Three Oaks generates between $12 million and $15 million EBITDA “The company is working alongside investment bank Harris Williams, according

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