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Beyond the Bedside: Building Financial and Emotional Security as a Minority Home Health Nurse

Minority Nurse

Home health nursing offers numerous rewards, especially if you bring compassion and commitment. But as a minority nurse, you may face challenges that put your physical, emotional, and financial well-being at risk. Insurance for home care providers is your first line of defense.

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Captain Chameleon: How Home Health Nurse Matt Petruzzi Adapts, Connects, and Powers Through Care

Minority Nurse

Inside Captain Chameleons Power Kit Coffee (mandatory for liftoff) Plenty of water A mental map of all nearby bathrooms (home care must-have!) Petruzzi s super skill is keeping calm outside of patient care a must when managing three lively kids aged 13, 7, and 4.

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How Workplace Violence Impacts Home Health Nurses

Nurse.com

As the demand for home healthcare grows, so does the risk of workplace violence for home health nurses. . Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that home healthcare is one of America’s fastest-growing industries, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 5% for 2014–2024, which equals approximately 760,400 new jobs.

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Hospice, Home Health Providers ‘Squeezing Turnips’ Competing for Clinical Staff

Hospice News

Amid workforce shortages, hospice and home health providers are often at a disadvantage when it comes to competing with other health care organizations that can have greater financial resources, according to Bill English, president and CEO of Accurate Home Care.

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#Trending: Talk of Technology Evolving in Home Care

AlayaCare

In fact, according to a 2020 survey we conducted with Home Healthcare News , 74 percent of home care organizations report having to re-think their virtual technology needs because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Home care is fast becoming an orchestrated mix of remote monitoring, in-person care , and virtual appointments.

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#Trending: Talk of Technology Evolving in Home Care

AlayaCare

From recalibrating remote care to ensure accurate documentation and tracking online, to introducing new virtual ways to engage clients and families in the circle of care, the entire home care industry is witnessing an expedited pace of technology adoption.

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The Time for Action Is Now: We Must Take Bold Steps to Transform the Nursing Profession

Daily Nurse

Nurse Education Model (PRSF) program is designed to address this need. Traditionally, entering fields like home care has required considerable experience, creating barriers for newly graduated nurses. Home-based care is becoming increasingly vital as individuals seek services in familiar environments.

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