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Wound Debridement: And Other Recommended Reading from AJN’s December Issue

AJN Off the Charts

Various types of water can be used to flush enteral feeding tubes, but which type of water is best supported by evidence? (Open Access) “Changes in Sleep Quality After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review” : The authors examine the relationship between sleep quality and pain following this procedure.

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10 Side Hustles for Nurses

Nurse.com

Home health care Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many patients are hesitant to visit the hospital to receive care — especially those who are immune compromised. The trend of in-home health care is on the rise and has created a new demand for nurses and caregivers in this setting.

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Nursing Behind Bars: My Experience As a Corrections Nurse

Nurse.com

I spent three of those 10 years working as a staff nurse in med-surg and perioperative units and the rest in various positions in home health and hospice. I made pointless calls to long-term care facilities for individuals with mental health conditions, but no one would accept him due to his history of violent crime.

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Ep.3: How to Prepare Your Staff For OASIS-E Upgrades

Home Care Pulse

And if you work in home health, you know, that book backwards and forwards. And I have a funny story because, so I’m coming from having done Oasis d and Oasis D one when I was in home health. Wendie Colvin ( 23:54 ): It’s kind of cheesy, but it’s, if you give man a fish, you feed him for a day.

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Addus Taking a Cautious Approach to Hospice Deals

Hospice News

Our hospice platform is certainly significantly larger than our home health platform. We have found that home health does a good job of feeding hospice in the markets where we do have that overlap. The Gentiva acquisition propelled Addus’ census and revenue growth, Allison previously stated in earnings calls.

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