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CMS Ramps Up Efforts to Root Out ‘Door Knocker’ Hospice Schemes

Hospice News

CMS’ Centers of Program Integrity has ramped up Medicare beneficiary education efforts designed to help identify fraudsters, according to Thomas Pryor, nurse consultant and program lead of CMS’ Hospice Survey and Certification.

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3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients

Daily Nurse

Many nurses have expressed worry about navigating an experience assisting autistic patients because of these barriers. Nurses can also relay compassion and understanding to patients to make them feel as if they’re in a safe space. The post 3 Ways Nurses Can Better Support Their Autistic Patients first appeared on Daily Nurse.

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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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Gen Z Nurses: A New Era of Expectations and Engagement

Diversity Nursing

As Gen Z Nurses begin to enter the workforce, they bring fresh perspectives and unique expectations for their careers. Technology as a Recruiting Tool According to Jean Putnam , Chief Nurse Executive at Baptist Health South Florida, "Gen Z-ers are our first truly digitally native generation.

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

AJN Off the Charts

A symptomatic nurse or health care worker can unknowingly spread the virus to multiple patients through direct contact or via contaminated surfaces. Nursing considerations for prevention and response. Be aware of illness present in local communities.

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The Importance of Diversity in Nursing: Black History Month Reflection

Diversity Nursing

As we celebrate Black History Month , its essential to recognize the contributions of Black Nurses and the crucial role diversity plays in healthcare. A diverse Nursing workforce isnt just about representation, its about improving patient care, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare system.

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The Pain Left Behind: Reflections on a Medical Mission and an Island’s Overwhelmed Nurses

AJN Off the Charts

These poignant words reflect the resilience and dedication of the nurses I encountered during my recent medical mission to Montserrat. Local nurses under strain. In addition, many nurses had themselves experienced profound personal losses due to the eruptions and the resulting migration of loved ones.

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