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Hospice of Davidson County Launches New Children’s Grief Camp

Hospice News

North Carolina-based Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will soon unveil a summer grief camp for bereaved children and teens. Dubbed Camp Comfort, the new grief program launches this Thursday for children in 1st through 5th grade. Additional camp sessions will be held July 25 and July 31 for adolescents and teens in middle school and high school, respectively.

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How Nurses Can Overcome Work Stress for Family Well-being and Peace

Daily Nurse

A study by the American Nurses Association shows that over half of the nurses feel swamped with heavy workloads. They deal with patient care, paperwork, and emergencies all at once, so it’s no wonder that this constant responsibility leads to stress beyond your usual job worries. The pressure to consistently provide flawless care is overwhelming, to say the least – and the truth is, this kind of stress isn’t something they can leave at work – it follows them home, affecti

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Brigham and Women’s Hospital Speeds Hospice Transition with AI

Hospice News

Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston applied an AI algorithm to facilitate timely transitions to hospice for patients presenting in the emergency department. After this effort was initiated in 2021, about 54% of eligible patients elected the hospice benefit, compared to 22% in years prior, a new study in JAMA Network Open indicated. For most of these patients, hospice care began within one to two days of prognosis. “When patients come to an emergency room near the end of life, the

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UV Safety Month: Sun Safety for Seniors

Community Home Health Care

Sun safety is crucial for seniors and UV Safety Month is here to remind us of the importance of protecting ourselves from the sun’s harmful rays. At Community Home Healthcare, our goal is to prioritize the health and wellness of your loved ones , whether it’s ensuring they can safely enjoy a sunny summer day or providing them with quality at-home care.

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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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Primary, Palliative Provider HarmonyCares Gains $200M Investment

Hospice News

The home-based care provider HarmonyCares, a leading provider of value-based in-home has secured $200 million in a new funding round. HarmonyCares offers palliative care, home-based primary care, home health, hospice, radiology and other services to more than 70,000 patients in 15 states through value-based partnerships with Medicare Advantage plans and Accountable Care Organizations. “There is an urgent need to expand access to longitudinal care, particularly as many patients across the U

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2024 AAHPM Donor Spotlight Donna Zhukovsky, MD FACP FAAHPM

AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

Donna Zhukovsky, MD FACP FAAHPM My dedication to AAHPM is a testament to my profound commitment to compassionate, patient and family-centered care. Through my generous support of the Alyssa L. Bogetz Educational Fund, I am helping to ensure that future generations of hospice and palliative care professionals have the skills and knowledge they need to provide exceptional care. “Education is key to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and end-of-life care,” I explain. 

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Project Austin: Serving the Special Needs of Medically Complex Children 

Minority Nurse

Out of great tragedy, sometimes great good can come. Such is the case with Austin Simon, son of Tiffany Simon, MSN, RN, CCRN, whose passing away at the age of 15 months old sparked a program that promises to help save the lives of children across the country who suffer from medically complex conditions. Born with a heart defect and undergoing a subsequent tracheostomy, Austin experienced a medical emergency when his tracheostomy was plugged.

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Miles that matter

Together for Short Lives

Back in 2022, Francesca Lennon took on the major challenge of cycling to all 54 children’s hospices across the UK. Inspired by her work as a children’s nurse and her own experience of personal loss, Francesca is back to take on another epic cycle by pedalling 54 miles every day to represent the 54 children’s […] The post Miles that matter appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nursing Tip of the Day! - Fundamentals

Nurse Nacole

Category: Fundamentals The functional and refractory periods are prolonged by diltiazem so that diltiazem is approved for termination of an attack of supraventricular tachyarrhythmia and for the rapid decrease of the ventricular response rate in atrial flutter or fibrillation.

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