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6 Steps to Create a Healing Music Playlist for Grief

HopeHealth

Have you lost someone special? Creating a music playlist may help you heal no special tools or training required. Here are tips. The post 6 Steps to Create a Healing Music Playlist for Grief appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Hospices to ‘Optimize’ Telehealth Amid Regulatory Uncertainties

Hospice News

Calls are growing louder to make permanent regulatory flexibilities for telehealth. Pandemic-related telehealth waivers temporarily instituted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) during the public health emergency have been extended several times. Currently they are set to expire on Sept 30. If they end as planned, hospice providers, as well as patients and families, could face potentially detrimental impacts, according to several hospice leaders.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing The history and physical examination in the patient with an acute elevation in systemic arterial blood pressure will focus on signs and symptoms of acute organ dysfunction. No specific blood pressure defines an hypertensive emergency.

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InHome Connects’ Palliative Care Program Reduces Hospitalizations by 51%

Hospice News

The Texas-based palliative care provider InHome Connects has reduced hospitalizations among its patient population by 51%. This generated about $1,354 in per member per month (PMPM) cost savings and cut the trend PMPM cost in half for 272 admitted patients, the company reported. InHome Connects collaborated with Vertedge Health Analytics to collect and analyze the data. “These outcomes speak to the power of data-driven, community-based palliative care,” said Steve Wishart, CEO of InH

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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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Beyond Bedside Manner: Cultivating True Empathy in Nursing Practice

Diversity Nursing

In the whirlwind of healthcare settings, where minutes can feel like hours and emotions run high, it's easy to fall into the trap of equating politeness with genuine care. While saying "please" and "thank you" are fundamental aspects of professional conduct, they often scratch only the surface of what truly connects a Nurse with their patients and their families and that is empathy.

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Bristol Hospice Expands, Rebrands Palliative Care Program

Hospice News

Bristol Hospice has expanded and rebranded its palliative care program amid rising demand for these services. The hospice provider on Wednesday launched the Bristol Palliative Care program, designed to support seriously ill patients with chronic or life-limiting conditions. Formerly the Advanced Illness Management (AIM) program, the rebranding reflects the hospices enhanced patient-centered services and sprawling geographic footprint.

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Hospice of the Chesapeake Unfurls New Advanced Lung Care Program

Hospice News

Maryland-based Hospice of the Chesapeake has unveiled a new Advanced Lung Care Program. The hospice and palliative care provider developed the program in partnership with the American Lung Association and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). The initiative is designed to provide specialized care for patients experiencing severe symptoms from chronic lung disease, which includes chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma,

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Build a Firewall Against Nurse Negativity

Daily Nurse

As nurses, we see the good, the bad, and the ugly of life, society, and humanity. We encounter belligerent patients, impatient families, nurse bullies, arrogant surgeons, uncaring managers, and miserable nurse peers. So how do we stay positive amidst such negativity? How do we protect ourselves against those who would prefer to drag us down with them, including other nurses?

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Family is Everything: Caring for You Like Our Own

Hospice Promise

Family is everythingwhether its the loved ones we hold close or the care we offer at Hospice Promise. In times of need, we believe that compassion, support, and understanding should feel just like family. Thats why we treat every patient and their family like our own. From offering a listening ear to providing physical comfort, were here to walk with you every step of the way, just as family would.

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Life and Death Matters Expands Team with Two New Appointments

Life & Death Matters

We are excited to announce the expansion of our team at Life and Death Matters with the addition of two remarkable new members: Laura Bulmer and Dawn Elston. As we continue to grow and evolve to better serve caregivers and educators, the insights and experience that Laura and Dawn bring will be invaluable in helping […] The post Life and Death Matters Expands Team with Two New Appointments appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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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.

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How to use AI tools for HR to Automate Outdated Processes

Go Hire - HomeCare

In this episode of GoHire Talks , I sat down with Matt Neylon , HR leader at The Mount Vernon School , to explore how HR teams can stop drowning in outdated, manual tasks and start saving serious time with automation and AI tools for HR. Matt shares his post-pandemic journeyfrom battling burnout in education to mapping processes with sticky notes to using lightweight tech like project boards and chatbots to overhaul onboarding and recruiting.

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