Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
Hospice providers have unveiled two key themes that are impacting the ability to sustain and grow their workforce. Staffing shortages have long topped the concerns of hospice executives nationwide. Rising demand for hospice care has been outpacing the supply of clinical resources for several years running. Labor strains have also mounted among nonclinical and back-office administrative, billing and IT roles.
Responsive Home Care
APRIL 4, 2025
Navigating the challenges of dementia care can be difficult, especially when a loved one becomes fixated on a specific idea or anxious about a nonexistent threat. Reasoning with them often leads to frustration, as logic does not always break through. Instead of arguing, a more effective method is redirectiongently shifting their focus to something calming […] The post Overcoming the Challenges of Dementia Care Through Redirection appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
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Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
Hospice providers, along with the rest of health care, are increasingly relying on technology for clinical and business operations, with artificial intelligence among the most common investments. However, careful implementation is necessary to effectively use these systems. For a number of years now, providers have leveraged AI to predict when a patient may become eligible for hospice or to determine the best time to begin palliative care.
Daily Nurse
APRIL 4, 2025
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses ( AACN ) has published “ AACN Scope and Standards for Progressive Care Nursing Practice ,” marking the first time a stand-alone edition has been tailored specifically to this growing specialty. Previously included in a combined edition with critical care nursing practice, the new edition describes the specialized practice of nurses providing and/or influencing care for acutely ill patients who are moderately stable with an elevated ris
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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.
Hospice News
APRIL 4, 2025
quality measurement. Calls are growing louder for a federally established set of standardized palliative guidelines. Capturing real-time quality data is an important part of effectively managing patients symptoms and needs, according to Dr. Monisha Pujari, medical director of Georgia-based Longleaf Hospice & Palliative Care. But palliative care providers largely lack a standardized way of measuring quality, she stated.
Elder Care Matters
APRIL 4, 2025
Understanding when to seek guardianship for an elderly parent is crucial. Learn the signs, legal process, and ethical steps to protect their well-being. The post When Is the Right Time to Seek Guardianship for an Elderly Parent? appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
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Together for Short Lives
APRIL 4, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Andrew Heywood Hughes has joined Together for Short Lives as our new Chair of Trustees. Andrew has extensive leadership experience across the health and charitable sectors, having previously worked as Chief Officer at Birmingham Childrens Hospital, Executive Chair of the Donna Louise Hospice for Children and Young People in […] The post Together for Short Lives welcomes Andrew Heywood Hughes as new Chair of Trustees appeared first on Together for Short Live
Elder Care Matters
APRIL 4, 2025
Understanding when to seek guardianship for an elderly parent is crucial. Learn the signs, legal process, and ethical steps to protect their well-being. The post When Is the Right Time to Seek Guardianship for an Elderly Parent? appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.
Nurse Nacole
APRIL 4, 2025
Category: Fundamentals Along with the usual complications of amphetamines, MDMA can precipitate a life-threatening hyponatremia. MDMA alters the release of stores of vasopressin, which in the setting of high free water intake results in free water retention.
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