Hospice News

MARCH 12, 2025

Medically fragile and complex youths age in vastly different ways than their healthy peers depending on their conditions, according to Jeannette Meyer, palliative care nurse at UCLA.

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Hospice News

MAY 21, 2025

Currently, Medicare payment for palliative care only covers physician or licensed independent practitioner services and does not support the full range of interdisciplinary care, involving nurses, chaplains, aides and social workers. This shortage of funds has made community-based palliative care into a loss leader for many organizations.

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JANUARY 23, 2025

Finally, we discuss Michelle Oddens study, which used a target trial emulation approach to investigate the effects of deprescribing antihypertensive medications on cognitive function in nursing home residents. I tried to call a nurse again, but she’s being a little I changed it to rich [laughter]. Eric 02:44 That’s right.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 23, 2025

Taking CPR to the Next Level in the PICU The CPR coach is at the heart of this innovation: a trained team member who provides real-time, verbal feedback on chest compression quality during cardiac arrest events. “We took it one step further by studying their impact during real compression events. .

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Nurses, as frontline caregivers and patient advocates, have a crucial role in both responding to and mitigating these environmental challenges. Davids School of Nursing at Texas State University, and Slota, professor emerita at Georgetown University, have been long-time advocates for addressing environmental issues in healthcare.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Unfortunately, most patients do not routinely make advance plans for their care in the event that they are diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness,” Collins said in a press release. Currently, physicians, other licensed independent practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists can conduct ACP conversations under Medicare rules.

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AJN Off the Charts

JUNE 16, 2023

During poor air events, nurses may see more patients suffering from respiratory issues in emergency rooms and outpatient clinics and patients may have more questions on what they can do to protect themselves.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 5, 2025

This National Nurses Week (May 612), Springer Publishing proudly stands alongside the American Nurses Enterprisecomprised of the American Nurses Association (ANA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and American Nurses Foundation (ANF)to celebrate The Power of Nurses.

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Hospice News

JULY 26, 2024

We’ve gotten creative in doing events that benefit veteran causes and raised money through all these different things that are put into the pool of helping us with the costs of running our veteran programs — which is primarily the staffing cost,” Graveran told Hospice News.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 9, 2025

The new headquarters marks an important milestone in the hospice providers growth trajectory, Jason Rex Casto, administrator at Cherish Hospice, said at a recent event. We had to have more nurses and so forth to meet the needs and the care of our growing patient list. This is a great symbol of us, how weve grown, Casto told local news.

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Minority Nurse

DECEMBER 30, 2024

As a minority nurse, the challenges you face in the healthcare environment can be daunting. It’s essential for nurses, especially minority nurses who may already face health inequities, to remain vigilant about the long-term impacts of their work environment.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Currently, palliative care providers can bill for physician and nurse practitioner services through Medicare Part B, and also to a limited extent through supplemental benefits included in Medicare Advantage. The company’s care model is interdisciplinary, with nurse practitioners and registered nurses playing key roles.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The company has added 243 full-time nurses to its ranks since its 2022 spinoff from Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC), CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer said in a recent earnings call. RoboToaster / Home Health Care News RoboToaster / Home Health Care News Barbara Jacobsmeyer at FUTURE, a Home Health Care News event. Photo by RoboToaster.

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Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Within the England it is estimated that there could be a supply-demand gap of nurses by over 140,000 by 2030 (Royal College of Nursing (RCN), 2022). Specifically for nursing there is an ambition to increase all fields of nursing training places by 2031/2, including an increase in adult nursing places by 65-80% (NHSE, 2023).

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Minority Nurse

MAY 7, 2025

Meet Matt Petruzzi, Home Health RN at BAYADA Home Health Care , whose nursing superpower is blending into any home, situation, or mindset to deliver exceptional care. His path to nursing wasnt exactly a straight line. I realized nursing was my true passion and calling. The most nurse thing about me even outside of work?

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Hospice News

AUGUST 4, 2023

The hospital sought hospice licensure in the certificate of need state after Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) halted services last October, citing high staffing costs and insufficient nursing resources. We still just have one nurse trained right now,” Stout said during a board meeting. They have to be on-call 24/7.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 19, 2025

For years, I hesitated to make the jump from social work to nursing. I became a social worker to help people, and nursing offered a more direct way to do it. That’s what kept me from pursuing nursing. During my hospital visits, I often worked alongside nurses. They inspired me in ways I didn’t expect.

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Minority Nurse

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Nurses need a supportive community to thrive in their field, especially nurses of color, mainly because of a lack of Black representation in the field. Caucasian nurses make up around 80% of the total nursing workforce , but Black nurses only comprise 6% of total registered nurses.

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Hospice News

MAY 12, 2025

The company is currently in the process of hiring new registered nurses, hospice aides/CNAs, social workers, patient care secretaries, chaplains and community representatives. The hospice provider operates 56 hospice programs in 15 states and has more than 12,000 employees. The union represents about 900 employees across the health system.

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 25, 2024

This week, we shine a well-deserved holiday spotlight on Chona Hamrock , MPH, BSN, RNC-NIC, a dedicated staff nurse at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Her remarkable contributions and heartfelt connections with her patients have earned her the title of Nurse of the Week.

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Daily Nurse

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Many organizations, events, concepts, and theoretical frameworks drive innovation and advancement in nursing. With our profession currently reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, there couldn’t be a better time for nurses to gather together and envision the future.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

During the PHE, CMS waived requirements for annual onsite assessments of aides by a registered nurse or another skilled professional. The agency is keeping the provision that other activities should continue to focus on adverse events.

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Minority Nurse

MARCH 13, 2025

Humor in the workplace can help with nursing challenges that feel impossible. It gives nurses a reason to laugh when things are out of control, reducing depressive symptoms. After all, nurses need a reason to laugh in the workplace, and laughing with coworkers can be a great way to lift each other’s mood.

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Minority Nurse

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Nurse practitioners have a significant impact on the healthcare system. Continue reading to learn why you should become a nurse practitioner today. Competitive Pay There is a demand for nurse practitioners across all areas of healthcare, which leads to higher salaries and competitive pay. Are there other reasons to become an NP?

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Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2024

Operators need to be prepared to deliver care and support their communities’ responses to catastrophic events. Referrals to hospice were frequently delayed, and respite care was also impossible in some instances due to nursing home restrictions. Many hospices may be unprepared to cope with a large-scale disaster or a future pandemic.

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2023

The staffing shortage was a topic of conversation during Hospice Action Week, a lobbying event held by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Hospice Action Network. The bill’s most recent go around was last May, reintroduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.).

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MAY 11, 2022

Five years ago, I attended a blog writing workshop at the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) annual conference. The hands-on workshop was a primer on blogging and included an assignment that the participants needed to submit a blog post about their conference experience before the end of the event. COVID changed that dynamic.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 22, 2023

Do you believe that nurses can and should still go to nursing conferences? As a nursing professional, when you attend a conference hosted by a local, state, regional, national, international, or nursing specialty organization, you’re making a clear statement. Many aspects of such events are good to bear in mind.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Hartford, Connecticut-based CareCentrix manages care for 19 million members through a network of over 7,400 locations across more than 25 states, providing home nursing, durable medical equipment, home infusion, and in-home palliative care. health care strategy.”. CareCentrix delivered pro forma sales of $1.5

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Daily Nurse

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The Simpsons , Law & Order , NCIS , Family Guy , and Grey’s Anatomy are a few that come to mind, and now Keith Carlson , affectionately known as “Nurse Keith” in nursing circles, is about to join the ranks of the 500 Club! I have been a nurse since 1996. Congratulations on reaching your 500th episode!

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Daily Nurse

AUGUST 8, 2024

A recent survey revealed that addressing issues with the quality of patient care is a priority for many nursing staff members. The fact that this is a forefront issue when many nurses face challenging conditions speaks volumes about the empathy of healthcare staff. Issues like overwork and exhaustion are not just toxic to employees.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Unfortunately, most patients do not routinely make advance plans for their care in the event that they are diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness,” Collins said in a statement. The legislation would also “expand eligible providers that can bill for such services,” according to the bill’s language.

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Daily Nurse

MARCH 18, 2025

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) joins hospitals and other healthcare organizations in recognizing certified nurses for their professionalism, leadership, and commitment to excellence in patient and family care on Wednesday, March 19, as part of Certified Nurses Day. Fifty-six U.S.-based

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Wu added that with only 10 members, the palliative care team is “small but mighty” and includes physicians, a nurse practitioner, a nurse social worker, a pharmacist, a chaplain and an administrator. Wu said the program, which continually changes, addresses wellness as it relates to systems effectiveness, the team and the individual.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 9, 2024

Deborah Dolan Hunt, PhD, RN, a nurse who is making a positive impact as an educator, writer, and scholar. Dr. Hunt says that many things bring passion to her work, and writing and nursing have always been her passions. She is a full professor at the Dr. Betty L.

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Diversity Nursing

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Nurses possess a wealth of firsthand experience that can greatly impact health policy and political decisions. By getting involved in politics, Nurses can advocate for changes that benefit both patients and the healthcare system as a whole.

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Hospice News

JUNE 17, 2022

For example, if a patient who decided to forgo life-extending treatment or resuscitation due to terminal cancer is brought to the emergency department for a different reason, like a cardiac event, staff may assume that their documented wishes do not apply in this other circumstance, Pope told Hospice News.

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