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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

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Hospice News explores the issues garnering growing attention in end-of-life care delivery in seven of this years hidden gem stories. Topics span trends related to program integrity, workforce development, health equity, service diversification and the keys to hospices growth strategies. Optum completed its $5.4

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Federal Funds Reignite Hospice Nurse Recruitment Initiative

Hospice News

A new hospice nursing recruitment effort has launched in the New England region after being stalled by the pandemic. The recruitment initiative is the fruit of a collaboration between Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire (VNH) and the Home Care, Hospice & Palliative Care Alliance of New Hampshire (the Alliance).

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Transparency, Quality ‘Critical’ to Hiring Hospice Nurses

Hospice News

In a tight labor market, nurses are looking for transparent leadership and strong performance on quality when choosing an employer. What’s more important than focusing on XYZ is continuing to have the finger on the pulse of the work nurses do,” DeFalco told Hospice News. There isn’t a specific list of priorities.

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Gentiva Sues Bristol Hospice, Nurse Administrator

Hospice News

Gentiva has filed a lawsuit against Bristol Hospice alleging that a former employee violated agreements with the company, including those for noncompetition and confidentiality. Gentiva alleges that a registered nurse administrator disclosed trade secrets after leaving the company and securing employment with Bristol. NYSE: HUM).

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“What a privilege”: Reflections of a hospice nurse

HopeHealth

In honor of Nurses Week, we spotlight our hospice nurse based in a Boston hospital. “So The post “What a privilege”: Reflections of a hospice nurse appeared first on HopeHealth. So much love, so much meaning can happen in these end-of-life spaces,” she says.

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Burnout Brings Hospice Nurses to an ‘Urgent Crossroad’

Hospice News

Recent data may give hospice providers deeper insight around the driving forces of nursing shortages. Additionally, a majority of less experienced nurses indicated that high levels of stress and burnout have led them to consider leaving the industry. The data is clear: The future of nursing and of the U.S.

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In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up

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An inpatient hospice nurse opens up about his experiences at Hulitar Hospice Center, and what it means for patients and their families spending their final moments together. The post In the halls of Hulitar: An inpatient hospice nurse opens up appeared first on HopeHealth.