Hospice News

MAY 10, 2024

AccentCare’s augmented reality (AR) hospice program has led to improved patient satisfaction and symptom management, along with benefits for staff. Augmented reality experiences can have spiritual and emotional impacts on terminally ill patients, as well as help alleviate anxiety, isolation. It can also help manage pain and other symptoms, according to Allison Ostashen, senior clinical learning and development specialist at AccentCare.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

Busy nurses don ’ t always seek out professional organizations or groups dedicated to nursing, and for valid reasons. They need more time or energy to devote to a group, the meetings are inconvenient, or they see it as an extension of work. However, joining a nursing community is one of the most powerful personal and career moves a nurse can make. “The importance of community is relevant to nurses at all levels of their careers,” says Gloria E.

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Hospice News

MAY 10, 2024

Patients with advanced cancer prefer to receive palliative care via telehealth rather than visiting a clinic, a recent study has found. During the pandemic, 67% of 200 surveyed cancer patients said that they favored telehealth over clinics. After the public health emergency ended, 61% of those patients still maintained a preference for virtual care, according to the research published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

When you enter nursing, you’re driven by a desire to help, heal, and make a difference in the lives of those you care for. However, an aspect of the job that can catch many off guard is the certainty of facing loss. Despite every effort, the harsh reality is that not all patients can be saved. This is a tough pill to swallow, especially for those just beginning their journey in healthcare.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 10, 2024

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Elder Care Matters

MAY 10, 2024

Kim Hegwood recently was a special guest on the Parent Projects Podcast to discuss the crucial topic of “Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney.” Kim’s extensive experience in estate planning and elder law allows her to provide invaluable insights to the Parent Projects’ national audience and offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities… The post Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Traditions Health

MAY 10, 2024

Nashville, TN – Traditions Health of Newnan, 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 Newnan hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

Laughter is the best medicine for Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN, a NYC-based nurse, comedian, and writer who has been performing comedy as a nursing side gig for 25 years to help nurses deal with the profession’s stress. Dunham’s latest show she wrote and is performing in is called Second Helping: Two Dead Lovers, Dead Funny. Dunham will be performing in NYC, on the Lower East Side’s Caveat on May 18th at 4 pm (with a virtual option May 18th).

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 10, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Most non-hemorrhagic effusions can be drained by pericardiocentesis with a small needle or by a catheter. Removal of even a small amount of fluid can cause immediate and dramatic improvement in blood pressure and cardiac output.

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NHPCO

MAY 10, 2024

For Immediate Release May 10, 2024 (Alexandria, VA) – This week marked a series of triumphs for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and its advocacy arm, the Hospice Action Network (HAN), in collaboration with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). Notably, the trade associations spearheaded discussions with the House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Committee, resulting in crucial advancements in telehealth flexibility for hospice care.

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