In a tight labor market, nurses are looking for transparent leadership and strong performance on quality when choosing an employer. Hospices that see success in the “ebb and flow” of recruitment and retention are often those that seek to gain insight into the priorities of the current and future workforce, according to Sarah DeFalco, chief […]
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Hudson Valley Hospice Opens New Inpatient Center New York-based Hudson Valley Hospice has opened a new inpatient facility that will serve two counties in its home state. The center opened in December and is located on a seven-acre property in Hyde Park, New York. The facility features 14 patient rooms with private bathrooms and accommodations […]
As the nation’s health care costs soar, providers, payers and policymakers are beginning to recognize the hospice and palliative care value proposition, and their potential to reduce the need for high-acuity services. While a boon to many patients, the growing prevalence for home-based care has drawn the eyes of regulators seeking to ensure quality and […]
Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association has merged with Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice. The combined organization will operate under the brand Granite VNA. Both providers are located in New Hampshire, serving a combined 82 communities in that state. Concord Regional was established in 1899 as the Concord District Nursing Association, whereas Central New Hampshire […]