Hospice News

JULY 15, 2024

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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Caring Senior Service

JULY 15, 2024

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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Hospice News

JULY 15, 2024

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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American In-Home Care

JULY 15, 2024

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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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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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JULY 15, 2024

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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Traditions Health

JULY 15, 2024

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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Together for Short Lives

JULY 15, 2024

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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Minority Nurse

JULY 15, 2024

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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Corecubed Care Marketing Solutions

JULY 15, 2024

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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HPNA podcast

JULY 15, 2024

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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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JULY 15, 2024

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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Nurse Nacole

JULY 15, 2024

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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Melodia Hospice

JULY 15, 2024

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.

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