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Inside The Pennant Group’s Palliative Care Philosophy and Practice

Hospice News

To bring this philosophy into practice, Pennant offers training and guidance on palliative care for members of its physician group who oversee a patients care. These practitioners are reimbursed via Medicare Part B and have the ability to integrate palliative services into a patients care when medically warranted.

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Top Nursing Specialties for 2025

Diversity Nursing

The field of Nursing continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology, shifting healthcare needs, and a focus on specialized patient care. As we look toward 2025, certain Nursing specialties stand out for their growth potential, earning opportunities, and capacity to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

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Nursing: Leading the Charge for Healthcare Diversity

Diversity Nursing

Diversity in healthcare is essential for ensuring fair treatment and enhancing patient outcomes. Among healthcare professionals, Nurses have emerged as champions for diversity, leveraging their unique positions as caregivers, educators, and advocates to lead the charge.

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Norovirus, a Formidable and Underappreciated Hazard: What Nurses Need to Know

AJN Off the Charts

Health care settings are particularly vulnerable to norovirus outbreaks because of the close proximity between patients, frequent contact with health care workers, and the presence of vulnerable populations such as the elderly and immunocompromised individuals. Nursing considerations for prevention and response.

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How to Transition from Bedside Nursing to Leadership Roles

Diversity Nursing

The journey from bedside Nursing to leadership can feel like a leap into uncharted territory. Whether you're looking to become a Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, or Director of Nursing, this guide provides actionable steps to help you navigate the shift successfully. How can I make a broader impact on patient care?

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Leadership Through Empowerment: Charles Hall Takes Helm at Family Hospice

Hospice News

Prior to joining Family Hospice, Hall most recently served as chief operating officer at Rezolut LLC, where he led a high-growth health care platform, spearheading initiatives that enhanced efficiency, profitability and patient care. My priority is to take care of people who take care of people.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

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. Join us as we dive deeper into these studies and discuss the implications for clinical practice and patient care.