Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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Staying Connected: Combatting Senior Isolation During the Winter

Community Home Health Care

The winter months bring shorter days, colder temperatures, and a higher risk of social isolation for seniors. For many older adults, limited mobility, inclement weather, and a lack of nearby family or friends can create feelings of loneliness. Understanding how to prevent senior isolation is essential for maintaining emotional and physical well-being during this season.

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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

Hospice News

Grief support service lines can be an important pathway for hospices to reach communities outside of their patient populations. Building strong bereavement programs comes with myriad considerations around community outreach, collaboration development and strategic planning. Grieving processes are multifaceted and unique to each individual, and hospices bereavement models need to be conceptualized around this notion, according to Keely Rhiannon, lead grief counselor at Michigan-based Angela Hospi

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Nurse of the Week: Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon — A Dual-Role Hero in Service and Care

Daily Nurse

When children’s laughter echoes through the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic (OBCC) in Seattle, Master Sgt. Lorra Hernon is at the center of it all, embodying the compassion and dedication that define her nursing practice. As a pediatric nurse at OBCC and the newly appointed first sergeant for the 446th Force Support Squadron, Hernon seamlessly balances two demanding careers with grace, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to service.

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Michigan Center for Rural Health Working to Expand Rural Palliative Care

Hospice News

Recent studies have established a dire need for palliative care in rural areas, and the state of Michigan is no stranger to this situation. To respond to the need, the Michigan Center for Rural Health (MCRH) is partnering with Stratis Health, a nonprofit consulting firm that specializes in assisting rural communities with providing palliative care services.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Temperatures higher than 41.0C can result in damage to neuronal tissue and require prompt and vigorous treatment with antipyretics and external cooling measures. Heat illness can result in extreme hyperpyrexia and lead to heat stroke.

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How BrightStar Leveraged Data to Improve Quality and Build Scale

Hospice News

Home-based care provider BrightStar Care has leveraged data at the local level to boost both quality and scale. Currently, the companys 400 locations are 90% franchise and 10% corporate owned, operating in 42 states. In July 2024, BrightStar Care reported that it signed 15 new franchisees in the first half of 2024. It also signed 24 new franchise agreements and opened 16 new locations during this period.

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