Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2022

Race and socioeconomic status continue to deepen disparities in access to end-of-life care across the country. Recent research from Rutgers University-New Brunswick in New Jersey has revealed gaps in hospice referrals and palliative care consultations among underserved patient populations in the state. African-American and Hispanic patients had “significantly lower odds” of receiving a hospice referral or an inpatient palliative care consultation compared to Caucasians, according to a recent stu

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HopeHealth

APRIL 22, 2022

Hospice volunteers share their unique gifts and personal touch to make a difference for patients. For Erin Hazlett and 96-year-old Ruth Rotenberg, simple companionship turned into a legacy project. The post With volunteer’s help, hospice patient shares her legacy appeared first on HopeHealth.

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Aging Life Care Association

APRIL 18, 2022

“National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. NHDD is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, whatever they may be.” – The Conversation Project Make your healthcare … Continue reading National Healthcare Decisions Day: More Than One Day → The post National Healthc

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

APRIL 17, 2022

Cass Macdonald, a nurse from Scotland, writes about working as a disabled person in the NHS and how ableism impacts those with protected characteristics. As more NHS staff are affected by Long Covid, ableist discrimination is likely to become a real issue. Thanks for Alexander Hardy’s assistance in framing this post. Cass is on Twitter as @CM_7505 .

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Hospice News

APRIL 20, 2022

Bristol Hospice has acquired Hospice Select in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for an undisclosed sum. Bristol is a large multi-regional player that has grown seven times larger since private equity firm Webster Equity Partners purchased the company in 2017. The hospice operates more than 45 locations across 13 states, with EBITDA that exceeds $70 million, according to PE Hub.

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Nurse.com

APRIL 20, 2022

Content courtesy of Verizon. When we tell our nursing story, where do we begin? Do we start with the many lives we’ve touched, the heartache we experienced, the tears we shed, the laughter, or the intimacy we’ve felt during a person’s most vulnerable moments? These experiences and feelings are what separates nursing from other professions, and they are the foundation for my nursing story.

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Living With Hospice

APRIL 21, 2022

At sometime in our lives, we will all have a traumatic experience that causes us to have a strong emotional or physical reaction. On most occasions though, these reactions subside as a part of the body’s natural healing and recovery process, but in the moment, they seem overwhelming. In this edition of Living With Hospice, Mitch discusses what happens in those few moments after trauma has occurred, and reminds us that sometimes something very simple - breathing - is the key to getting through it

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Hospice News

APRIL 21, 2022

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has signed a definitive agreement to sell a 60% stake in Kindred at Home’s (KAH) hospice and personal care business to the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CDR) for $2.8 billion. Humana will retain the remaining 40%. Kindred at Home has been on a circuitous journey with Humana. The insurance giant acquired 40% ownership of the home health, hospice and personal care provider in 2018, with the private equity firms Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS)

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 21, 2022

In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’d like to share our gratitude for everything our volunteers do to support us our mission and the families we serve. Our volunteers, some of whom are pictured above, are an exceptional group of caring and compassionate people who each bring a rich variety of life skills and interest to our hospice service.

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Palliverse

APRIL 20, 2022

Photo by Jason Pofahl on Unsplash. The sound of the skipping rope whirring as it hit the ground meant their father was up. He used to skip every day before he went to work. He taught his children resilience, to never give up when learning something new no matter how difficult it was. “You just gotta make friends with it”, he used to say. . He loved his children and would try and spoil them when he could. .

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The Nurse Break

APRIL 20, 2022

Meet Dr Coralie Graham, a RN turned Associate Professor and Visiting Scholar at Griffith University School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences , currently researching Perispinal Etanercept Treatment (PSE) for Stroke. Coralie’s son Joel suffered a devastating brain injury at 3 years of age which lead Coralie to return to studies to get her PhD to help her son.

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Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2022

Florida-based St. Francis Reflections Lifestage Care recently opened a new inpatient hospice care center inside the Melbourne Regional Medical Center. A swelling demand for hospice in the community spurred the unit’s development. The new 10-bed inpatient unit is located on the second floor of the medical facility and features a home-like environment for patients and their families.

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Chicago Caregiving

APRIL 20, 2022

Older adults navigate pandemic restrictions, balancing safety with socialization. When Illinois officials lifted pandemic mask mandates in February, Linda Balla, who is fully vaccinated, gave considerable thought as to whether to wear a mask. At 72, she is in a high-risk age group for complications from Covid-19. Ever since Covid-19 restrictions loosened — and now with a judge voiding federal mask mandates for public transportation and airlines — many older adults remain in limbo, especially as

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Together for Short Lives

APRIL 20, 2022

Hello, a very warm welcome to you all my name is Mohammed, I’m a British-born Asian Muslim, a very proud father/carer to my wonderful bright and very chatty young adult son Naveed, who has an array of complex health needs. This is my letter to other Muslim parents caring for a seriously ill child. Ramadan […]. The post To other Muslim families – an open letter appeared first on Together for Short Lives.

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Responsive Home Care

APRIL 20, 2022

Many of today’s seniors were raised during the Great Depression. They lived through a time when the country was pinching pennies and cutting corners. Frugality was embedded in many very early on and frequently remains firmly in place for life, affecting how they view the cost of senior care. So what exactly happens when a […]. The post How to Help Seniors Move Past the Cost of Senior Care appeared first on Responsive Home Care.

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Hospice News

APRIL 21, 2022

Partners In Care has formed a strategic partnership with the primary and urgent care provider Summit Health aimed at increasing access to palliative care in Central Oregon. Beginning this July, Summit Health patients will have access to palliative care consultations and expanded services through the partnership. . This is not the first collaboration between the two organizations.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 18, 2022

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) Nurse Week runs from April 17 to 23 this year and celebrates this nursing specialty and the nurses who dedicate their talents to this area of care. To find out more about what makes this career path so rewarding, Minority Nurse heard from Vanessa Maxwell MSN, RN, CWON, PLNC and owner of Wound Care Solutions by Vanessa, LLC.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 18, 2022

When I was 12 years old, my dad had an “accident.” I remember the day it happened so very clearly. My sixth grade teacher told me I would be going home with one of my very best friends, Madison, to stay the night at her house. I was as excited as any preteen is when they learn they get to have a sleepover on a school night! When we got home from school, I asked Madison’s mom why we got to have a sleepover.

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 16, 2022

National Healthcare Decisions Day, observed annually on April 16th, is aimed at increasing the number of Americans who have completed an advance directive. A living will is an advance directive that speaks to what care you want or do not want (i.e. no feeding tube, but open to antibiotics) and your Health Care Proxy names the person who will follow those wishes and make decisions.

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Hospice News

APRIL 20, 2022

Addus HomeCare Corporation (NASDAQ: ADUS) announced Wednesday that it has named a new EVP and chief development officer in Cliff Blessing, who had previously served as the EVP of corporate development for Encompass Health’s (NYSE: EHC) home health and hospice business. The move appears to reflect an aggressive M&A strategy for Addus, which was highlighted in CEO and Chairman Dirk Allison’s comments on the hire.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 19, 2022

The Oscar slap that overshadowed the Academy Awards ceremony was sparked by a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s lack of hair – with husband Will Smith objecting violently to comedian Chris Rock mocking the actress’s shaved head. Away from the recriminations over what could be perceived as a mean-spirited jibe and a disproportionate response , many people will sympathize with Pinkett Smith.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

APRIL 18, 2022

After receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis, it can be difficult to know what to do next. No matter your age or stage we’ll be discussing things that are universally worth trying out. Some strategies may work better than others, whether adjusting lifestyle, mindset, or both. Just know that there is something you can do and know that while all the advice may be overwhelming these are some basics starting points.

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NHPCO

APRIL 18, 2022

For Immediate Release: April 18, 2022. NHPCO Issues Proclamation Honoring Hospice Volunteers During National Volunteer Week, April 17 – 23, 2022. Volunteers are the Heart of Hospice. (Alexandria, Va) – In recognition of National Volunteer Week (April 17 – 23), the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) has issued the following proclamation to celebrate the contributions and gifts of America’s dedicated hospice volunteers.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 22, 2022

A study comparing 618 military veterans who deployed to a combat zone after Sept. 11, 2001, and 2,099 health care workers (HCWs) working during the COVID-19 pandemic found similar levels of potential moral injury (PMI), with 46.1% of veterans and 50.7% of HCWs reporting PMI. PMI — the strong cognitive and emotional response that can […].

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

APRIL 17, 2022

Volunteers are an essential part of the hospice care team. The difference they make for our patients and their families is immeasurable. Whether it’s through direct care or administrative work behind the scenes, there are countless ways a hospice volunteer can help. We are beyond grateful for the incredible people who volunteer their time and talents to make a positive difference in our patients’ Source.

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Diversity Nursing

APRIL 19, 2022

The American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) reported more than 355,000 Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are licensed to practice in the U.S. This is up 9% from the estimated 325,000 reported in May 2021. This increase in NPs will help aid the healthcare provider shortages and ease burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Nurse Practitioners are answering the call to provide vital health care services to all Americans,” said AANP President, April N.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

APRIL 17, 2022

National Volunteer Month Volunteers are an essential part of the hospice care team. The difference they make for our patients and their families is immeasurable. Whether it’s through direct care or administrative work behind the scenes, there are countless ways a hospice volunteer can help. We are beyond grateful for the incredible people who volunteer.

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Today's Caregiver

APRIL 19, 2022

Making art is essential to senior care residents’ health and well-being. Trained art therapists and talented volunteers help seniors construct objects that occupy hands and minds.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 20, 2022

“You know, when I was in nursing school, I never saw anyone that looked like me as an instructor.” Erik Carter , PhD, MS, APRN, CNS, CCRN-A, PHN, director of undergraduate programs for the Wayne State University College of Nursing , recalls “thinking it would be nice, at some point in my career, if I could be a face that students could see in themselves and say, “Hey, wow, that could be me one day.”.

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AJN Off the Charts

APRIL 21, 2022

A code or rapid response announced over the hospital PA system typically leads to a flurry of activity and a swarm of people responding to the patient’s needs. Many steps of the ACLS algorithm happen rapidly and concurrently, and can be difficult to track with accurate timestamps by the person assigned the role of scribe. Clear and accurate documentation is critical for post-event analysis to demonstrate the team did everything according to standards and determine if things could have gone bette

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