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The Problematic State of Health Equity in Hospice

Hospice News

Underserved patient populations are facing a growing deficit when it comes to accessing quality, inclusive hospice care at the end of life. Hospice care models have increasingly diversified to reach a broader range of patients with different beliefs, values and spiritual outlooks, but some providers see a long road ahead in the journey toward equitable access.

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Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care: Understanding the Key Differences

Seasons Hospice

When facing a serious illness – whether for yourself or a loved one – its essential to understand the types of care available to support quality of life, symptom relief, and emotional well-being. Two terms that often arise in these conversations are palliative care and hospice care. While they share similar philosophies centered around comfort rather than cure, they serve different purposes and stages of illness.

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Tired of Double Entry and Denials? A Better Billing Option for Missouri Providers

CareTime

If youre still hand-keying claims into eMOMed, juggling multiple visits and service codes, and chasing payments with little visibility youre not alone. Many Missouri home care agencies are stuck with outdated systems that make billing harder than it needs to be.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing A rapid decrease in blood pressure in hypertensive urgency can cause cerebral or myocardial ischemia by aggressive antihypertensive therapy if the blood pressure falls below a level needed to maintain adequate tissue perfusion.

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The Essential Guide to Secure Messaging in Healthcare

Discover everything healthcare providers need to know about secure messaging. Covering essential topics like HIPAA compliance, communication efficiency, and patient privacy protection, this resource is indispensable for professionals, caregivers, and administrative staff alike.📱 💬 Whether managing sensitive patient data, coordinating care teams, or streamlining workflows, discover actionable insights to implement secure messaging solutions effectively.

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Handling Client Loss with Compassion: A Home Care Agency’s Role

CareTime

In home care, every client relationship is built on trust, respect, and personal connection. When a senior client passes away, its a profound moment not just for the family, but often for the caregivers and agency staff who supported them.

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Fifteen quotes on how memories keep loved ones alive 

SevenPonds Blog

Since the time of Euripides and no doubt before people have had the sense that the dead are not truly gone, as long as they live on in our memories and dreams. In this collection of quotes, that … Continue reading → The post <img src="[link] quotes on how memories keep loved ones alive appeared first on SevenPonds Blog.

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Marfan Syndrome: Know the Signs, Save Lives

Daily Nurse

People living with Marfan Syndrome and other heritable thoracic aortic conditions (Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS), vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS), and familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection (FTAAD) carry a 250 times greater risk of aortic aneurysm and possibly fatal dissection and/or rupture than the general population. Many of these individuals are unaware they have a genetic aortic and vascular condition until they present with emergency symptoms.

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Real Steps to Promote Diversity in Nurse Leadership

Diversity Nursing

Diversity in Nursing leadership is essential for delivering equitable, culturally competent care and fostering innovation within healthcare systems. As the U.S. population becomes increasingly diverse, it is imperative Nurse leadership reflects this diversity to effectively address health disparities and improve patient outcomes. Traditionally, diversity is spoken about in terms of racial differences.

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Getting Started with ChatGPT for HR

Go Hire - HomeCare

Getting Started with ChatGPT in HR doesnt have to be intimidatingand in this episode of GoHire Talks , Jordann Savage , Chief HR Officer at Buffalo Specialtie s, proves just that. With a background in finance, coding, and analytics, Jordann shares how she transitioned into HR and now leverages generative AI for HR every single day. Whether its writing outreach emails, developing training programs, or building DEI scorecards, shes found powerful ways to use AI for HR solutions to save time, spark

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How Lower Cape Fear LifeCare Built its Memory Care Affiliate

Hospice News

Lower Cape Fear LifeCare built from the ground up a program dedicated to serving dementia patients. A growing number of operators have developed programs tailored to patients with specific diagnoses, providing specialized care tailored to their specific needs. Examples include dementia, heart failure and other cardiac conditions, as well as diseases of the lungs.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.