Hospice News

MAY 31, 2024

Hospice and behavioral health providers can better collaborate to improve outcomes among patients with severe enduring anorexia nervosa. Patients with eating disorders can face an array of challenges that impede access to health care and pose risk of negative care experiences, according to Dr. Jonathan Treem, regional medical director of palliative care and hospice at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente.

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HopeHealth

MAY 8, 2024

By the time Natalina Gomes was 8 years old, she had made up her mind to become a nurse. At that time, her family was living in Cape Verde, an island nation off the western coast of Africa. Natalina had been born on one of its northernmost islands, and spent her early childhood there. By Read More The post Four days in Cape Verde: The impact of a medical mission appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

MAY 23, 2024

Written by Courtney Murrell This June marks 16 years since I finished the PSW College certificate program, and I can still picture the night that the RN instructor shared with us, what has been the most important career advice I have ever received. It was nearing 21:00, we were a classroom of exhausted women that […] The post The best career advice she had ever received, and then she gave it to us appeared first on Life and Death Matters.

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MAY 30, 2024

By Sam van Kalkeren, MSN, RN, CMC, CDP, CADDCT – Aging Life Care Association® Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Mental Health Treatment in Older Adults Mental health is just as important as physical health for older adults. Let’s break the stigma and prioritize mental well-being. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Many people with mental illness report that the stigma surrounding … Continue reading Breaking the Stigma: Embracing Mental Health Treatment in Older Adults → The post Breaking

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Together for Short Lives

MAY 14, 2024

Together for Short Lives is deeply saddened to hear of the recent death of Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd, Vice President of Together for Short Lives. Dame Liz trained as a children’s nurse and held a variety of registered nurse, midwife and health visitor posts before supporting the nursing profession nationally, becoming Deputy Chief Nursing Officer […] The post Professor Dame Elizabeth Fradd appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

Busy nurses don ’ t always seek out professional organizations or groups dedicated to nursing, and for valid reasons. They need more time or energy to devote to a group, the meetings are inconvenient, or they see it as an extension of work. However, joining a nursing community is one of the most powerful personal and career moves a nurse can make. “The importance of community is relevant to nurses at all levels of their careers,” says Gloria E.

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HopeHealth

MAY 15, 2024

Do you have a loved one with dementia? From sharing basic information to creating a deeper one-on-one connection, try these tips for communication. The post Know someone with dementia? Try these 6 tips for communication appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

MAY 15, 2024

This is the week that Ontario celebrates PSWs! Anyone who knows me knows that I value, respect, and stand in awe of Personal Support Workers and their role as essential members of the health care team. There is no where that this is more obvious than in hospice and palliative care! I love the stories […] The post Congratulations to Michelle McInnes on receiving the Frances Montgomery HPC PSW Award!!

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Aging Life Care Association

MAY 2, 2024

Free “Ask an Aging Life Care Manager” virtual sessions to be held most Fridays in May to celebrate National Aging Life Care™ Month and Older Americans Month. Participants can ask professional Aging Life Care Managers® their questions about aging and care planning. Registration is necessary and is on a first come, first served basis at … Continue reading Unlock Expert Insights: Free ‘Ask an Aging Life Care Manager®’ Virtual Sessions in May → The post Unlock Exp

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

MAY 5, 2024

By Elizabeth Bailey, EBN’s Associate Editor for Midwifery and Women’s Health The 5 th May marks International Day of the Midwife. This is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution the profession of midwifery makes to the global community. For midwives, it is an opportunity to celebrate the work of colleagues and contemporaries around the world and reflect on ongoing challenges and opportunities for the impacts of midwifery.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 7, 2024

This National Nurses Week, learn more about Mary Eliza Mahoney, America’s first professionally-trained Black nurse whose birthday lies on May 7, the second day of National Nurses Week. Mahoney’s journey to becoming a nurse in the 1800s was full of setbacks she couldn’t control, yet she persevered to create a decades-long career as a nurse known for compassion and bringing comfort to others.

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Hospice News

MAY 14, 2024

Hospices and other health care providers are increasingly recognizing the value proposition of end-of-life doulas. Organizations are taking varied routes to leverage doula’s skills to improve quality. End-of-life doulas support patients and their families in a number of broad and diverse ways, according to Erin Collins, program director of The Peaceful Presence Project.

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HopeHealth

MAY 16, 2024

Discover top books and online resources for navigating grief. Find comfort, understanding, and hope through our curated recommendations. Explore now to support your healing journey. The post Finding Solace: Top Books and Online Resources for Navigating Grief appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Life & Death Matters

MAY 15, 2024

Last week was Nurses Week and Hospice Palliative Care Week. It was the week that the Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association presented their award at the annual guest lecture open to everyone. And this was the week that I was asked to present the CPCNA Leadership Award to Terry Downing. Together with colleagues several nurses, physicians, health […] The post Congratulations Terry Downing on receiving the 2024 CPCNA Leadership Award!

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Daily Nurse

MAY 30, 2024

The nursing profession is a multifaceted group that works in a variety of clinical and non-clinical roles. As the largest segment of the healthcare workforce, the state of the nursing profession has a significant impact on the state of healthcare as a whole. Assessing where nurses find themselves provides insight into what’s going well and what could improve in the world of working health professionals.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 27, 2024

As a physician of over 25 years, I have observed that as people grow older, their bodies change, and with it, so do their nutritional needs.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

MAY 26, 2024

This week’s blog is our first in a series that will look at different aspects of maternity inequalities and comes from Dalvir Kandola, Consultant Midwife- Lead for Inclusivity, University Hospitals of Leicester. This blog looks at the issue of maternity inequality through the lens of a professional role with a remit for driving equality and inclusivity.

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Hospice News

MAY 8, 2024

Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) has agreed to divest upwards of 100 home health and hospice locations to an undisclosed private equity buyer as the company addresses regulators’ antitrust concerns in its pending acquisition by the UnitedHealth Group’s (UNH) health care services arm Optum. The news came in a recent social media post from The Capitol Forum.

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Hospice Red River Valley

MAY 22, 2024

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Medical Services Division, has awarded a substantial grant of up to $2 million to Hospice of the Red River Valley. This grant is designated for the expansion of home and community-based services to Medicaid members residing in underserved regions of North Dakota. Hospice of the Red River Valley, renowned for its compassionate care spanning over 50,000 square miles across North Dakota and Minnesota, expresses its profound commitment to sup

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Minority Nurse

MAY 15, 2024

Elaina Hall, DNP(c), MSN, RN, MBA, NEA-BC, FACHE, is the chief quality officer of SnapCare , formerly SnapNurse, and an experienced healthcare executive in the areas of healthcare system operations, performance improvement, nursing practice, and leadership consulting. Hall’s passion is consistently delivering the ‘best and brightest’ for SnapCare clients.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 28, 2024

Michael Charlton was recently named CEO of AtlantiCare , a healthcare organization operating across five counties in southern New Jersey and serving a region of 1 million residents. In conversation with Mr. Charlton, we learned more about AtlantiCare’s mission and his philosophy for being a transformational leader in the 21st-century healthcare space.

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Today's Caregiver

MAY 20, 2024

With the busiest Memorial Day travel weekend in nearly two decades approaching—according to AAA, an estimated 43.8 million Americans are projected to travel between May 23 and 27.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 29, 2024

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia, presents significant challenges for patients, families, and healthcare providers. Hospice care plays a vital role in supporting patients with advanced AD and their loved ones. This resource provides medical professionals with a concise overview of AD, its impact on patients nearing the end of life, and The post Alzheimer’s and Brain Health: A Guide for Medical Professionals appeared first on Abode Hospice & Home Health.

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Hospice News

MAY 28, 2024

The proposed 2.6% payment increase for hospices is insufficient in today’s economic climate, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) indicated in comments on the 2025 proposed payment rule. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in March issued its 2025 proposed hospice rule, which if finalized would include a 2.6% increase in the per diem base rate.

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Together for Short Lives

MAY 17, 2024

We are delighted to announce that our partnership with Morrisons has won the Short-Term Partnership Award at the Third Sector Business Charity Awards in recognition of the transformational impact we have achieved with Morrison in under three years. The post Celebrating a life-changing partnership: Together for Short Lives and Morrisons appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 8, 2024

Along with their trauma and flight nursing colleagues, burn nurses are now privileged to demonstrate their expertise in burn care with the new Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) exam from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). Introduced in the fall of 2023, CBRN certification spans the entire burn care continuum including prehospital care and initial management, acute and critical care, post-acute rehabilitation, outpatient and community care, and aftercare and reintegrati

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Daily Nurse

MAY 22, 2024

Lauren Rizzo and Maggie Hopkins, two compassionate nurses at the renowned John Theurer Cancer Center in Hackensack, New Jersey, under Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), view their role as more than just a job. To them, nursing is a calling, a profound opportunity to positively impact the lives of their most vulnerable patients who are courageously battling against illness.

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Elder Care Matters

MAY 10, 2024

Kim Hegwood recently was a special guest on the Parent Projects Podcast to discuss the crucial topic of “Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney.” Kim’s extensive experience in estate planning and elder law allows her to provide invaluable insights to the Parent Projects’ national audience and offers listeners a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities… The post Responsibilities of Being a Power of Attorney appeared first on Elder Care Directory - ElderCareMatters.com.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

MAY 20, 2024

National Women’s Health Month highlights the importance of prioritizing female healthcare. Home Health Care emerges as a powerful tool in this regard, offering a multitude of benefits for women recovering from various health issues within the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. Management of Chronic Conditions: Women are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses like The post Home Health Care: Empowering Women’s Health Recovery in a Familiar Setting appeared first on A

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Hospice News

MAY 17, 2024

Misconceptions about and limited awareness of hospice is among the industry’s largest headwinds, a problem that one hospice nurse in California is working to solve. Julie McFadden entered the nursing profession 16 years ago, starting her career in intensive care units. After about eight years in the ICU, she “took the leap” into hospice nursing and hasn’t looked back.

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