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Facing the Monsters of the Future: How Caregivers Can Cope with the Unknown

Caregiver Warrior

The unknown is a scary and seemingly dangerous place for Caregivers. Here's some practical, effective ways to cope with fear of the unknown. The post Facing the Monsters of the Future: How Caregivers Can Cope with the Unknown appeared first on Caregiver Warrior.

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Anxiety in Late Life and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson

GeriPal

Summary Transcript Summary “Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. We’ve all had anxiety, and probably all recognize that anxiety can be a force of action or growth but can also spiral to quickly take over our lives and our sleep.

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Hospices’ 2024 Public Policy Priorities 

Hospice News

Hospices have been advocating for lawmakers and regulators to take action on curbing fraud, supporting veterans and bolstering the health care workforce. A group of hospice leaders recently participated in Hospice Action Week, a lobbying event held last week by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Hospice Action Network.

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Howling with Care

Today's Caregiver

As CEO of Caring for Your Loved Ones, Inc, Fearless Caregivers need to have a wide array of tools and techniques at your disposal. You may be surprised to know what I believe to be the most important of these tools - Humor.

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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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Hospices’ Compliance Outlook a ‘Balancing Act’

Hospice News

The future outlook of hospice compliance is a mixed bag of uncertainty as program integrity oversight heats up alongside evolutions in telehealth regulation. Hospices today are facing one of the most challenging regulatory environments that the industry has seen, according to Pamela Duncan Owens, chief compliance officer of Agape Care. A portfolio company of Ridgemont Equity, the South Carolina-based hospice and palliative provider offers care across nine states.

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Stoke the Fire of Your Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Every nurse has a particular career journey fueled by something inside that makes that journey personally fulfilling. Some nursing careers are straightforward, and some involve out-of-the-box thinking and unusual pathways to success. No matter what your nursing career may look like, there are ways for you to stoke the fire of your nursing career to maintain your momentum and propel you forward into the future.

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2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader Sudha Natarajan, PhD NP MSN

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Sudha Natarajan, PhD NP MSN Massachusetts General Hospital 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. Sudha Natarajan, PhD NP MSN has been recognized as one of the exceptional individuals chosen as a 2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader in Hospice and Palliative Care Who has most influenced your work and how have they shaped your contributions?

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals Single doses of isosorbide dinitrate confer more extended protection against angina than single doses of sublingual nitroglycerin. After oral ingestion, hemodynamic and antianginal effects persist for several hours.

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2024 AAHPM Emerging Leader Katrina Nickels, MD FASAM

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Katrina Nickels, MD FASAM University of Kentucky 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. Katrina Nickels, MD FASAM 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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Text Recruiting Compliance – Federal Law and the TCPA

Go Hire - HomeCare

Is Text Recruiting Legal? What about TCPA Compliance? By : Kellie Mitchell Bubeck , Copilevitz & Canter, LLC, November 2018 As millennials move away from email for personal communications and rely more heavily on text messaging, employers must take advantage of this change to communicate and recruit younger candidates and employees. Companies and messaging platforms must also ensure they comply with federal calling and texting laws.

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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.