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If you have ever felt that pang of worry while waiting for test results or found yourself wishing for more personalized attention from a healthcare provider, youre in good company. For so many of us, healthcare feels like navigating a maze with too many unknowns and too little assistance. But with the latest healthcare innovations […] The post The Latest Healthcare Innovations to Watch in 2025 appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Anthony House Announces New Hospice Facility New York-based Anthony House is winding down fundraising efforts to support the opening of a new inpatient hospice facility. The hospice provider aims to improve access for patients and their families by launching the new center, which will be located in Oswego County, New York. The region lacks sufficient resources to address the needs of terminally ill patients and their families, according to Executive Director Kateri Spinella.
A family “picture” remains etched in my mind—even though it occurred about three decades ago. We were visiting my parents in Florida, and my young daughters, 6 and 9 at the time, brought along a family tree book. Sitting at the dining room table, they both began filling in facts each of them knew well, such as their name, birth date, my name and their father’s name, their grandparents’ names.
Summary Transcript CME Summary We’ve covered stories before. With Liz Salmi, Anne Kelly, and Preeti Malani we talked about stories written up in the academic literature, such as the JAMA Piece of My Mind series. We talked with Thor Ringler, who helped found the My Life My Story Project at the VA and beyond, and Heather Coats about the evidence base for capturing patient stories.
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There comes a time in every nurse’s career when it may be time to quit a nursing job. It’s rarely a fun decision, but we all must go through it, even when it’s uncomfortable or scary. Uncertainty can throw us off balance, personally or professionally, and life can feel a little less safe when we lose that sense of security. It’s often said that the devil you know is better than the devil you don’t, but then again, there are times when you know it’s time to go,
As a hospice nurse, ensuring the well-being of your patients while prioritizing your safety is essential. Recently, I read a report released by National Nurses United , that stated eight out of 10 nurses have been the victim of workplace violence. From ensuring the well-being of your patients to your security, here’s a look at my top 20 safety tips for hospice nurses.
This week, I embarked on a journey: six flights in three days, traveling from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) conference in Seattle to Asheville, NC, spanning three time zones, grabbing sleep mostly in air, and all capped by a red-eye flight. Despite the itinerary, missing ASHA was never a consideration. Attending this annual conference, a tradition since 2004, is my time to refresh, have the best belly laughs connecting with current and prior colleagues, and learn about
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This week, I embarked on a journey: six flights in three days, traveling from the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA) conference in Seattle to Asheville, NC, spanning three time zones, grabbing sleep mostly in air, and all capped by a red-eye flight. Despite the itinerary, missing ASHA was never a consideration. Attending this annual conference, a tradition since 2004, is my time to refresh, have the best belly laughs connecting with current and prior colleagues, and learn about
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