Hospice News

MAY 7, 2024

Fraudulent hospices continue to proliferate, and some may be moving between states to escape regulators. Beginning in 2021, numerous reports emerged of unethical or illegal practices among hundreds of newly licensed hospices, particularly among new companies popping up in California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona. Thus far, California is the only state to take action on the issue, including a moratorium on hospice licensing.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 7, 2024

This National Nurses Week, learn more about Mary Eliza Mahoney, America’s first professionally-trained Black nurse whose birthday lies on May 7, the second day of National Nurses Week. Mahoney’s journey to becoming a nurse in the 1800s was full of setbacks she couldn’t control, yet she persevered to create a decades-long career as a nurse known for compassion and bringing comfort to others.

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Hospice News

MAY 7, 2024

Palliative care delivery approaches that are not gender-inclusive can contribute to significant quality issues in caring for transgender populations. Palliative professionals are among the health care providers with room for improvement in their gender affirming practices, according to Zachary Fried, licensed clinical social worker and training supervisor of Optum at Home, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH).

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Daily Nurse

MAY 7, 2024

Two distinguished clinicians, Mona Potter, M.D. and Kathryn Boger, Ph.D., ABPP , both Harvard-trained and with nearly two decades of experience in academic medicine, embarked on a mission to revolutionize the pediatric mental health system. Their journey began when they co-developed the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program (MAMP) at McLean Hospital, and then they were determined to apply what they had learned to a larger scale.

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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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Hospice News

MAY 7, 2024

The Pennant Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNTG) brought in record-high service revenue during the first quarter of the year, in part fueled by growth in its hospice and home health service lines. Meanwhile, the Idaho-based home health, hospice and senior living provider is full-speed ahead on its same-store growth and acquisition plans, according to Pennant CEO Brent Guerisoli.

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Elaine Mansfield

MAY 7, 2024

Anthony and David “No more heroics,” my son Anthony says. His brother David would say the same. “No. More. Heroics.” I hear him. I’ve never been sick like this. I’ve never felt so helpless. Anthony lives three miles from me and drove me to the ER when I couldn’t breathe. Then I spent a few nights at home gasping and wheezing. I didn’t call anyone but willed my way through those nights.

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Diversity Nursing

MAY 7, 2024

Within the vast world of healthcare, Nurses serve as beacons of compassion, knowledge, and strength.They are the unsung heroes, the caregivers who hold the hands of the sick, the healers who bring comfort in times of distress. Nursing is not merely a profession; it's a calling, a commitment to serve humanity with unwavering dedication. In this article, we explore the profound reasons why Nursing is not just a career choice but a way of life.

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Hospice News

MAY 7, 2024

The home-based care provider Compassus has appointed Michael J. Asselta as its new CEO, succeeding David Grams. Prior to joining Compassus, Asselta spent eight years with Massachusetts-based Fresenius Medical Care North America, where he most recently served as COO of U.S. Care Delivery and president of Fresenius Kidney Care. There, he managed more than 60,000 employees and 4,000 care delivery locations.

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Community Home Health Care

MAY 7, 2024

As Mother’s Day approaches, we celebrate the remarkable mothers who are balancing the roles of both motherhood and caregiving. Being a part of the Sandwich Generation presents a set of challenges that require careful consideration and proactive solutions. The Challenges of the Sandwich Generation Juggling Responsibilities: Sandwich Caregivers often find themselves juggling the demands of their own families, careers, and caregiving duties simultaneously, leading to feelings of overwhelm and stres

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Minority Nurse

MAY 7, 2024

At a point in my career, a devastating event deeply affected me. One of my former nursing students, a vibrant young Black woman, tragically lost her life and the life of her newborn during childbirth. Despite access to healthcare, she fell victim to maternal complications that ended in her untimely death. This loss was not an isolated incident but rather indicative of a more significant crisis facing Black mothers in the United States – one that is not just a healthcare issue but rather a matter

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Caregiver Support Services

MAY 7, 2024

Cutting-edge technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, offering innovative solutions to improve patient care and streamline healthcare operations. However, with a multitude of options available, it’s crucial to know which features to prioritize when upgrading the tools used in your caregiving facility. Consider the following key features to look for in new medical equipment to ensure you create a patient-centric, efficient, and safe environment.

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Nurse Nacole

MAY 7, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing There are two indications for pericardiocentesis: (1) to diagnose the presence and cause of a pericardial effusion (diagnostic pericardiocentesis) and (2) to relieve tamponade (therapeutic pericardiocentesis).

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