Daily Nurse
DECEMBER 2, 2024
I began my career as a bedside nurse in the 1990s. I remember one occasion when a doctor, frustrated by our inability to get medical registry data in a timely manner, said, “I could have made changes if I had that information sooner. I’ve had 200 people on my operating room table during this time.” Clinicians have long used data from medical registries to improve care delivery.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
New Day Healthcare LLC recently secured a $125 million senior credit facility with First Citizens Bank. That capital access will support the company’s acquisition pipeline in home health, hospice and personal care. Part of the funds will be utilized to complete the acquisition of four facilities, as well as several other transactions under consideration, according to CEO and Founder G.
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Sustainable Caregiving
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Caregiving obstacles are inevitable. From logistical challenges to emotional strain, the path of caregiving can feel like a winding river that changes course and requires continuous adaptation. By embracing obstacles, we begin to see them not just as barriers but as potential springboards for growth, resilience, and even positive transformation. The post Embrace and Transform Caregiving Obstacles appeared first on Sustainable Caregiving.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) has closed its $350 million acquisition of Gentiva’s personal care business. Gentiva’s personal care segment brings in annual revenues of close to $280.0 million. Post-transaction, Addus will continue with a leverage ratio of less than 3x, with the ability to further that amount with the influx of revenue resulting from this deal, Addus Chairman and CEO Dirk Allision said in a statement.
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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.
Together for Short Lives
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Across the country, thousands of families caring for seriously ill children and young people face the harsh realities of a postcode lottery when it comes to accessing high-quality children’s palliative care. Workforce shortages, significant funding gaps, and a lack of accountability among integrated care boards (ICBs) mean many children and families are unable to access […] The post Together for Short Lives responds to the NHS 10-Year Plan consultation appeared first on Together for Short
Minority Nurse
DECEMBER 2, 2024
It’s no secret that BIPOCs are underrepresented in the nursing field. According to a survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing , only about 20% of registered nurses in America identify as having a minority background, compared to more than 40% in the broader U.S. population. Without a doubt, the best way to combat this disparity is through increased nursing education for People of Color — but which path through education is best?
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Grief Healing Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
There is such a thing as having too much of a good thing. ~ Michelle Gomez A reader writes: In my opinion there are just too many people around the world who love their pets more than they love people. Do you have any more detailed informationarticles outlining signs of unhealthy relationships with pets? Or maybe you can point me in the right direction.
Nurse Nacole
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Category: Critical Care Nursing In its final stages, uncontrolled intracranial hypertension will result in downward herniation of the cerebellar tonsils through the foramen magnum, thereby compressing critical cardiorespiratory centers in the medulla.
AJN Off the Charts
DECEMBER 2, 2024
After the birth of her son, pediatrician Tricia Pil struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The delivery had been complicated by hemorrhaging, large blood clots, invasive emergency medical care, and fear that she and/or her infant might be dying. “In the months after my son’s delivery,” she recalled, “it was as if a curtain had descended over my life.
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