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How Hospitals Are Celebrating Pride Month

Diversity Nursing

LGBTQ+ Pride month is celebrated every June in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots, and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. Pride month celebrations include parades, parties, concerts, educational events and speeches. Memorials are also held to honor members of the community who have been lost to hate crimes or HIV/AIDS.

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Two Ways to Share your Palliative Care and Hospice Stories

Pallimed

by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) This past few days, I came across two great opportunities that I wanted to share with a wider audience of hospice and palliative care clinicians. First is the podcast and radio show, Radiolab. I've always appreciated the nuance and simplicity the creators can bring to complex issues. They are looking for voice memos from people who work in end-of-life care.

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Privacy Series: HIPAA Breaches - When It Is, and When It Is Not a Breach

Healthcare Law Insights podcast

Privacy Series In this series, we will explore all things privacy. From HIPAA breaches, to updates on the information blocking rule, to privacy enforcement trends, hospices will learn what they need to know to stay current in this evolving area of law. Today's Episode: HIPAA Breaches - When It Is, and When It Is Not a Breach In today’s episode of our Hospice Privacy Series, Husch Blackwell’s Meg Pekarske is joined by colleagues Wakaba Tessier and Erin Burns , who share insights on the ins and o

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Male Caregiver Interview: Frances Shani Parker and Frank Gasiorek

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

Catherine and Frank Gasiorek I met Frank Gasiorek during a time when he was devoted to taking care of his ill mother who died. Like millions of people carrying personal stories others will never know, he told me he was a caregiver after I happened to mention my involvement with eldercare. According to AARP , the typical caregiver is a middle-aged woman caring for a relative, often her mother.

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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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10 Pieces of Advice For New Nurses

Diversity Nursing

1. Set your phone or digital watch to military time. In healthcare , the 24-hour clock is generally used in documentation of care as it prevents any ambiguity as to when events occurred in a patient's medical history. 2. Get to know your team. Don't hesitate breaking the ice, introduce yourself, others are probably wondering who this new person is! Once you get to know everyone, try keeping a close group of people you can rely on and talk to when need be.

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