Daily Nurse
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
New research published in the Journal Nursing Outlook shows that labor and delivery units that are adequately staffed by nurses have lower cesarean birth rates. “Our findings highlight how crucial nurse staffing is for optimal maternal outcomes,” said Audrey Lyndon , the Vernice D. Ferguson Professor in Health Equity and executive vice dean at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Expanded hospice spiritual care training could lead to improved goal-concordant care delivery. Gaps in communication training exist for hospice chaplains, according to Edward Penate, palliative care chaplain-educator at Northwestern Medicine. Though spiritual care professionals are well-poised to understand patients beliefs and values, their training and career pathways can be limited when it comes to enhancing skills related to discussions of care, Penate indicated.
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Life & Death Matters
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
The demand for healthcare professionals skilled in palliative care is growing rapidly. As Canadians live longer, many require extended care due to chronic illnesses such as cancer and dementia. At the same time, there is a growing preference for receiving care at home or within the community, yet fewer family members are available to provide […] The post Preparing Students for Comprehensive Palliative Care: Resources for College Educators appeared first on Life and Death Matters.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Hospices need to do a better job of getting the word out about the job opportunities that exist for clinicians in the field, and how they differ from working in other health care settings. Worsening workforce shortages have been keeping hospice leaders awake at night for several years running. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the crisis, leading some hospice providers to shut down their programs or sell off their businesses because they could not recruit or retain a sufficient number of employe
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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.
Traditions Health
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Franklin, TN Traditions Health celebrates 100 percent accreditation by The Joint Commission. All 117 branches have earned The Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval for Hospice and Home Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. Since naming The Joint Commission its accreditation and certification organization in 2022, Traditions Health has been working to achieve total branch accreditation.
Bayshore Care Home
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
When you live far away from your aging parents, its hard not to worry about how theyre managing day-to-day tasks. Maybe you live up north while theyre down here in. The post Help Loved Ones Stay Independent with Safe Transportation first appeared on Bayshore Home Care.
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Nurse Nacole
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Category: Fundamentals After acute acetaminophen poisoning, patients may be asymptomatic or have mild nonspecific symptoms (eg, nausea, vomiting, malaise and diaphoresis). Liver injury becomes evident after a period of 8 to 36 hours.
Responsive Home Care
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
Do you wake up every day wondering what kind of conflicts you are likely to fall into with your aging parent today? If every day seems fraught with conversations that leave you feeling frustrated, maybe its time for you to try something new! Help both of you break out of the rut youre caught in […] The post Resolving Conflicts With an Aging Parent Starts With These Simple Steps appeared first on Responsive Home Care.
Minority Nurse
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
At the heart of Capitol Hill, amid a gathering of dedicated healthcare leaders, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary took the stage at the 37th annual NBNA Black Nurses Day event on February 6, 2025. With passion and purpose, she delivered a powerful address titled Choosing Temperance , a call to reimagine health equity and confront the ongoing threats to Americas well-being.
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