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Enhabit Demonstrates Hospice Growth Amid Conflict with Minority Investor Arex Capital Management

Hospice News

Amid a feud with one of its minority investors, Enhabit inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has demonstrated steady hospice growth, according to preliminary Q2 financial results released on Monday. The company will release its comprehensive earnings report next month. But this early report indicates that Enhabit has seen five straight months of sequential hospice average daily census growth, though the report did not quantify that increase.

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Normal Vital Signs for Seniors | Measuring Health of Older Adults

Caring Senior Service

Monitoring vital signs is crucial for ensuring the health and well-being of seniors. As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can affect these vital signs. Understanding normal vital signs for seniors and knowing what to do when they are not within normal ranges can help caregivers provide better care. What Are Vital Signs? Vital signs are measurements of the body's most essential functions.

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Elevate Podcast: Dr. Bob Uslander, co-founder, Empowered Endings

Hospice News

In this episode, Hospice News Senior Editor Jim Parker speaks with Dr. Bob Uslander, co-founder of Empowered Endings, about the unique hospice and palliative care model that his organization has developed. The post Elevate Podcast: Dr. Bob Uslander, co-founder, Empowered Endings appeared first on Hospice News.

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What Older Adults Need to Know About Pre-Diabetes

American In-Home Care

As we grow older, the risk of chronic illnesses increases, with diabetes being one of the most common concerns. Alarmingly, approximately 40% of individuals aged 40 to 74 are walking the thin line of pre-diabetes. In this condition, blood sugar levels are higher than usual but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. Recognizing the symptoms of pre-diabetes and taking early action can significantly reduce the risk of developing full-blown diabetes and maintain wellness.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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Traditions Health of Independence, MO Awarded Home Health Accreditation

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Independence, MO has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Health 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 Independence home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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2024 AAHPM Visionary Dale Lupu, MPH PhD

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Dale Lupu, MPH PhD George Washington University AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Visionaries to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Dale Lupu, MPH PhD has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Visionaries in Hospice and Palliative Care Who has most influenced your work and how have they shaped your contributions?

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The Magic of Medical Improv

Minority Nurse

Communication and collaboration are central to healthcare , and there are many tools for improving teamwork among medical facility staff members. Medical improv is an increasingly popular experiential strategy that adapts concepts and activities from theater improvisation to improve communication -related skills among healthcare professionals and critical outcomes in organizations.

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Together for Short Lives and Bliss launch new information for families whose baby’s future is uncertain

Together for Short Lives

Alongside the charity Bliss, we are launching new information developed for families whose baby’s future is uncertain The information, which can be found here, guides families through the different aspects of perinatal palliative, ongoing, end of life and bereavement care. This is specifically designed for families who have either received an antenatal diagnosis of a […] The post Together for Short Lives and Bliss launch new information for families whose baby’s future is uncertain appeare

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Navigating Online Reviews to Build Care Marketing Momentum

Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

Effective care marketing requires you to put yourself in the shoes of your target audience. If you’ve never role-played the part of someone seeking care services, take a moment to imagine how they might feel. They are likely experiencing a sense of urgency, uncertainty, and overwhelm. Most people in this situation start by exploring two avenues: personal recommendations from.

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Ep. 34: The Journey into Hospice & Palliative Care

HPNA podcast

In this episode, we welcome HPNA and HPNF board members Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA and Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL. Moderated by Board President Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF, the group discusses their respective roles within health care, highlighting their commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices and leadership in their respective professions.

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The Ultimate Guide to Improving Caregiver Engagement & Retention

Want to learn how to retain your caregivers & improve caregiver retention X3? The home care industry is experiencing turnover rates of over 80%. How are you ensuring your agency is retaining caregivers? This FREE eBook from Smartcare Software is packed with industry secrets needed to keep your caregivers happy, engaged, and retained, unlocking the full potential of your agency.

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2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader Sarah Stayer, MD MPH

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Sarah Stayer, MD MPH University of Texas Dell Medical School at Austin AAHPM reached out to the 2024 Emerging Leaders to gain insight into what motivated them to pursue leadership positions and what they find more fulfilling in their experiences. Sarah Stayer, MD MPH has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Thiazide-type diuretics inhibit the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the more distal part of the nephron. This distal cotransporter is insensitive to loop diuretics. Oral formulations produce a diuresis within 1 to 2 hours.

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Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care

Melodia Hospice

Many people often confuse hospice care with palliative care, yet these two services, though similar, have distinct differences. While hospice care includes aspects of palliative care, they can also be […] The post Understanding Hospice and Palliative Care appeared first on Melodia Care Hospice.