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Patient Work: A day in the Life of a Hospice Nurse(0)
January 8, 2012
This article from The Missourian teaches us first hand how a hospice nurse cares for and professionally handles working with terminally ill patients.
Healthy Eating after Age 50
Read this informative article from The National Institute on Aging to learn about helpful tips and plans for healthy eating.
Getting our CLASS Act Together
This article from The Washington Times discusses the federal program, The CLASS Act, and how it will greatly assist with the financial obligation of long-term care.
Eleven Things Every Administrator Should Know to Protect Patients During Construction
One of the largest concerns that an administrator of a healthcare facility has when considering a large scale renovation project is patient safety. Here is a very helpful article from Healthcare Design which lists the top 11 things every administrator should know in order to help to secure their patients safety during construction.
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