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Amedisys Making Progress on Turnover, Earnings Stability

Hospice News

“Incremental turnover reduction will be driven by macro factors (counter-cyclical nature of nurse staffing), modest rate growth (+3% raise given in late 2022), and initiatives (lifestyle- & productivity-focused operational tweaks) aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of working for AMED,” Tanquilut indicated in the note.

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Nursing Work Environments: A Brief Guide

Nurse.com

Private practice Nurses working in a private practice setting typically deal with fewer patients, as there are fewer doctors present. Whether assessing injuries, administering medication, creating a care plan for the students’ teachers, or any number of varied tasks, the responsibilities of the school nurse are especially varied.

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6 Creative Strategies To Solve the Nursing Shortage

Nurse.com

I cited how during WWII, the army prepared nursing students quickly to fill the sudden demand that had exceeded the supply. Could we use a similar method to replace our current waning reserve of nurses? Although we were not at war, the present circumstances necessitated drastic changes.

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Transforming the Culture of Dementia Care: Podcast with Anne Basting, Ab Desai, Susan McFadden, and Judy Long

GeriPal

In fact, for some individuals the dementia is a gift, with the loss of memory for what might have upset you 20 minutes ago, and so we see people who come in and they are presented with TimeSlips’ engagement activity, or some other kind of arts activity, or a conversation with Ab, and somehow what had been distressing them has faded away.

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges/Transfers in Missouri

Healthcare Law Insights blog

The nursing home bears the burden of proof at the appeal hearing to demonstrate the discharge was appropriate. The appeal process itself can be complicated, and an attorney can be very helpful in sorting through the evidence, questioning witnesses, and presenting the case during the appeal hearing.

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Nursing Without the Burnout: Flexible Career Paths for Lower Stress

Daily Nurse

The two biggest advantages of home health nursing are the opportunities to build long-term relationships with patients and more flexible scheduling, which gives nurses more control over their work-life balance. Many agencies offer part-time or per-diem options, allowing nurses to design work arrangements that suit their needs.

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Change Is Now the “Constant” for Nurses in Infection Control

Nurse.com

The pandemic erased that complacency and enhanced education for nurses and infection control in unique ways. The renewed focus on how infection control in nursing is presented to healthcare professionals is among the major lessons learned since 2020. It is in our patient homes, nursing homes, some acute rehab centers, hospices.

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