Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Spreading the home-based care community’s message is about more than health care, it also speaks to the priorities and values of society at large, according to Dr. Steven Landers, the newly appointed CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (NACH). The alliance last month announced that it had tapped Landers as its top executive. NACH is the newly combined organization formed by the June merger of National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliativ

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Traditions Health

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Franklin, TN – Traditions Health of Cartersville, GA has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospice Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a healthcare organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care. The Cartersville hospice branch underwent a rigorous, unannounced onsite review.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

YoloCares has announced its disaffiliation from the California Hospice Network (CHN) after three years of collaborative partnership. CHN is a coalition of nonprofit hospices designed to support the growth of community-based hospice care and leverage their collective scale and resources in value-based payment programs. Based in Davis, California, YoloCares affiliated with CHN in 2021.

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American In-Home Care

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, life can feel like a whirlwind of changes and challenges. Among the many behaviors that may arise, rummaging through drawers, cabinets, and other places can be notably perplexing and concerning. This behavior, while common, is often overlooked in discussions about Alzheimer's. However, it is essential to understand why Alzheimer’s rummaging happens and how to manage it effectively to ensure the safety and well-being of a loved one.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Dallas-based Three Oaks Hospice has reportedly begun seeking a buyer. The private equity-backed hospice launched in 2019 with more than $21 million in investment dollars from Granite Growth Health Partners, Health Velocity Capital and Petra Capital Partners. Rumors of the potential sale were first reported by the website Ion Analytics, which indicated that Three Oaks generates between $12 million and $15 million EBITDA “The company is working alongside investment bank Harris Williams, according

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Hospice Promise

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re inspired to make a positive impact and be a source of comfort for those facing their end-of-life, we invite you to join the Hospice Promise Volunteer Team. Whether it’s a comforting presence, a helping hand, or a listening ear, our volunteers play a vital role in enhancing our patients’ and their families’ quality of life.

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Minority Nurse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The nursing field is expansive, with opportunities to work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, elementary and high schools, colleges/universities, etc. Nurses can work in many settings, and there are numerous opportunities to advance their careers through degree advancement. One option that many nurses pursue is a Master of Science (MSN) in nursing.

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Together for Short Lives

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Caring for child who is going to have a short live can be incredibly isolating because your friends and family don’t really understand what you’re going through. That’s why having bespoke care and support provided by children’s hospices and Together for Short Lives is so important. They really listen and step in to help the […] The post Help when it matters most appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Nurse Nacole

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Category: Critical Care Nursing Rapid sequence intubation is the recommended technique for intubation of a patient in status asthmaticus. Difficult airway considerations are complex in an asthmatic patient because of impending respiratory arrest.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

What is it like to work as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse who provides direct care for some of the tiniest and most vulnerable patients? Monique King, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA). Monique King, RN, BSN, and NICU nurse at the Children’s Hospital of New Orleans (CHNOLA) says she loves watching babies grow and thrive to the point of discharge We asked King about her work as a NICU nurse.

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