Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Assessing clinician satisfaction and streamlining onboarding can pay off for hospices when it comes to staff retention. Hospices have poured dollars into retention amid widespread workforce shortages exacerbated by the pandemic. Some have expanded employee benefit packages, raised wages and revamped their scheduling and paid leave policies to improve work-life balance.
GeriPal
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Summary Transcript Summary The proportion of people living with dementia who identify as Black/African Americans is on the rise , and so too are the proportion of caregivers who identify as Black/African American. As our guests talk about today, caregiving for people living with dementia takes a tremendous toll, and when this toll is set atop the challenges of racism in all its forms, the reality of caregiving while Black can be overwhelming.
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Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
A recent court decision in a False Claims Act (FCA) case involving hospice provider Care Alternatives may set a precedent that could influence similar cases. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing a qui tam lawsuit against Care Alternatives Inc., doing business as Ascend Health, for alleged False Claims Act (FCA) violations. The case has been meanerding through federal district and appellate courts since 2008.
Daily Nurse
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Vanderbilt University’s new interdisciplinary center seeks to unravel the roots and repercussions of health-related inequalities. The Vanderbilt Center for Research on Inequality and Health , a trans-institutional collaboration between the College of Arts and Science and the School of Nursing , will bring together leading Vanderbilt researchers with deep expertise in economic and social inequality , population health science, LGBTQ+ health policy, and gun violence to explore the health impac
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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.
Nurse.com
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
At Portneuf Regional Medical Center (PMC) in Pocatello, Idaho, nurses on the med-surg unit are receiving support through a new partnership that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with virtual nursing. Amy Hemsley, RN Amy Hemsley, MSN, RN, Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at PMC, says the hospital has partnered with care.ai to implement a virtual nursing solution enabled by AI inferencing and in-room sensors.
AJN Off the Charts
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
July, a month typically characterized by the relative hibernation of communicable respiratory illnesses, brought with it the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) approval of nirsevimab-alip (brand name: Beyfortus) and thus a reminder of the gearing up necessary for the respiratory disease season ahead. Nirsevimab, approved for the prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), is poised to mitigate the staggering effects of this lower respiratory tract disease.
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Nurse Nacole
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
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Minority Nurse
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As a hard-working and successful nursing professional examining your career, you might reflect on your nurse mentor. The person who inspired, guided, advised, and kept you on the straight and narrow path, and ask yourself if you’ve ever been one yourself. Was there someone who took you under their wing? Was there an individual who counseled you on your choice of master’s degree program?
Caregiver Support Services
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
As a caregiver, you are likely faced with many challenges, such as maintaining your loved one’s dignity and comfort as they age. With that, the responsibilities of being a carer often include purchasing adult diapers for elders. With the many options available on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right product. This guide aims to help you understand what to look for when buying adult diapers for elders , so you can make an informed decision that best suits your loved one’s needs.
Palliverse
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
Photo by Patti Black on Unsplash Hospice began as a radical social movement for the purpose of caring for dying cancer patients. The philosophy has spread to many areas of the world and hospice has become institutionalised in many countries. Hospice has become part of mainstream healthcare with all the benefits and drawbacks that come with it. It has come at a cost.
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