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Between Two Urns: Undertaker Thomas Lynch

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary (We couldn’t resist when Miguel Paniagua proposed this podcast idea and title. And no, you’ll be relieved to hear Eric and I did not imitate the interview style of Zach Galifiniakis ). We’ve talked a good deal on this podcast about what happens before death, today we talk about what happens after. Our guest today is Thomas Lynch , a poet and undertaker who practiced for years in a small town in Michigan.

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Aveanna Battles Labor, Capacity Constraints in Q2

Hospice News

The labor shortage and capacity constraints are the prevailing headwinds facing Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH). A cornerstone of the company’s strategy is fostering growth through value-based contracts in its private duty and home health businesses. The company sees this approach as a pathway for improving hiring and building clinical capacity.

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Traditions Health of Ada, OK Awarded Home Health Accreditation

Traditions Health

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Ada, OK 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 Ada home health branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Voices: Kenny Judd, Vice President — Client Relations, OnePoint Patient Care

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by OnePoint Patient Care. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Kenny Judd, Vice President — Client Relations, OnePoint Patient Care, to talk about the key pharmacy challenges in today’s hospice environment, and how providers can overcome them. He explains how OnePoint is helping providers navigate the evolving hospice landscape with more pharmacy resources.

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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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The Epidemic of Gun Violence: A ‘Problem to Be Solved, Not a Battle to Be Won’

AJN Off the Charts

The alarming surge in child gun deaths For decades, gun violence in America has been framed “as a battle to be won rather than a problem to be solved,” in the words of a poignant New York Times op-ed by Nicholas Kristof , who argues that we should acknowledge the blunt reality that guns aren’t going away. Therefore, he writes, it’s time to “bypass the culture wars and try a harm-reduction model familiar from public health efforts to reduce deaths from other dangerou

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Voices: Kenny Judd, Vice President – Client Services, OnePoint Patient Care

Hospice News

This article is sponsored by OnePoint Patient Care. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Kenny Judd, Vice President – Client Services, OnePoint Patient Care, to talk about the key pharmacy challenges in today’s hospice environment, and how providers can overcome them. He explains how OnePoint is helping providers navigate the evolving hospice landscape with more pharmacy resources.

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WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media Company, Announces the Future Leaders Class of 2024

Hospice News

WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media Company, is pleased to announce the Future Leaders Class of 2024. The Future Leaders awards program recognizes dynamic leaders, age 40 and under, who are defining the future of aging across the behavioral health, complex rehab technology, at-home care, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing industries.

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Enhancing Patient Safety: Reducing Medical Errors and Adverse Events

Daily Nurse

It’s no secret that there are some difficult systemic challenges to address in medicine. A recent survey revealed that addressing issues with the quality of patient care is a priority for many nursing staff members. The fact that this is a forefront issue when many nurses face challenging conditions speaks volumes about the empathy of healthcare staff.

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Into the Minds of Nursing Excellence: Dean Angela Amar on Psychiatric-Mental Health and Forensic Nursing

Minority Nurse

In the busy world of healthcare, a group of hidden heroes emerges with specialized care and unwavering dedication: meet the unsung champions of psychiatric-mental health (PMH) nursing. These caregivers play a crucial role in shaping compassionate mental healthcare. We spoke with Angela Amar , PhD, RN, FAAN, the Dean and Erline Perkins McGriff Professor at the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

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And I Lost You

Today's Caregiver

Yesterday you were quietly setting me right My friend and my lover, my wife and my light You were comfort and ease You were laughter and tease

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Critical Care Nursing

Nurse Nacole

Category: Critical Care Nursing Central venous pressure (CVP) is the pressure exerted by blood against the walls of the intrathoracic venae cavae. CVP measurement has been used as a guide for determination of volume status and fluid requirements.

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