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A nurse-led violence prevention program that cut incidents to zero
03/06/26 at 03:00 AMA nurse-led violence prevention program that cut incidents to zero Becker's Clinical Leadership; by Mariah Taylor; 3/2/26 WakeMed Raleigh (N.C.) has gone 20 consecutive months — and counting — without a single workplace violence incident on its medical-surgical unit. It is all thanks to a program created by three nurse leaders. The program started with a partnership between med-surg and psychiatric nurses. ...
The hard truth about leadership: It’s about what you’re willing to give up
03/06/26 at 03:00 AMThe hard truth about leadership: It’s about what you’re willing to give up Forbes; by Mark Nevins; 2/27/26 The leadership behaviors that feel hardest in the moment are often the ones that create the most durable trust and performance. Leadership is often described in terms of vision, strategy, and decisiveness, but in some ways, these are the easy parts. Anyone who has led people through uncertainty knows that the job is defined by heart and guts just as much as head, and leading through difficult situations often comes down to what leaders are willing to give up. At its core, leadership is a series of sacrifices: of ego, of speed, of personal preference, and often even of comfort.
UVM Home Health & Hospice volunteers among the longest serving in the nation
03/05/26 at 02:00 AMUVM Home Health & Hospice volunteers among the longest serving in the nation Vermont Business Magazine | The University of Vermont Health Network - Home Health & Hospice; by Tim; 3/3/26 Among the longest‑serving hospice volunteers in the nation, Charlotte Kenney, Jan Watt and Lil Venner have each devoted more than 45 years to UVM Health – Home Health & Hospice because, they say, helping patients and their families make the most of the time they have left of this earth is a privilege, rooted in grace and connection. The notion that hospice work is defined by sorrow, is rejected by all three dedicated volunteers. "What I'm doing is enabling this person to live fully until the very last second," says Kenney. ... Venner adds, "You see the world differently when you're looking through the eyes of somebody who may be seeing this particular thing for the last time." Editor's Note: We celebrate these devoted hospice volunteers at UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice. Together, Charlotte Kenney, Jan Watt, and Lil Venner have given more than 185 years of service—an extraordinary testament to presence, compassion, and steadfast commitment. Who among your volunteers carries a stories of faithful service? What collective years of care live within your own program? Consider gathering and sharing that data—not simply as numbers, but as narratives of impact and catalysts for thanks.
March is Social Work Month: "Uplift. Defend. Transform."
03/03/26 at 03:00 AMMarch is Social Work Month: "Uplift. Defend. Transform." NASW - National Association of Social Workers; retrieved from website, 3/2/26 Social Work Month was first celebrated in March 1963 to build public support for the profession. It has become an event celebrated by hundreds of thousands of social workers – and their supporters – each year. This year’s theme is “Social Workers: Uplift. Defend. Transform.” Learn more about why this theme was selected and what activities are planned for Social Work Month 2026!
Infographic: Compliance you can’t ignore
03/03/26 at 03:00 AMInfographic: Compliance you can’t ignore HR Daily Advisor Staff; by HR Daily Advisor Staff; 1/21/26 In the age of AI and remote work, HR leaders are dealing with tough compliance challenges, and they must have strategies to keep everything straight and in order for their organizations. Want to learn best practices and what HR leaders should do right now to deal with compliance issues such as AI governance, leave laws, classifying workers, remote and global jurisdictional risk, data privacy, and employee monitoring/surveillance? Check out our infographic to ensure you’re as proactive as possible.
Do you feel like an emotional sponge? Here’s how to protect your energy and refocus
03/03/26 at 03:00 AMDo you feel like an emotional sponge? Here’s how to protect your energy and refocus Real Simple; by Nandini Maharaj; 3/1/26 It’s possible to stay compassionate without feeling drained—experts explain how. ... [There's] a difference between healthy forms of distraction—like going for a walk or taking deep breaths—and unhealthy habits. We asked mental health experts about healthy and unhealthy distractions and how to protect your energy when you’re feeling like an emotional sponge.
Forbes: 2026 America's best large employers and America's best midsize employers
02/27/26 at 03:00 AMForbes: 2026 America's best large employers and America's best midsize employers Forbes; by Rachel Rabkin Peachman; 2/10/26 ... The annual rankings were based primarily on survey responses from more than 217,000 employees working at companies within the U.S. that employ more than 1,000 people. ... As with all Forbes lists, companies pay no fee to participate or be selected. ... [Healthcare organizations listed in the top 50 organizations include the following, with rankings among all industries: ...]
“You’re not just there to do a job”: a qualitative examination of Canadian long-term care worker strengths
02/26/26 at 03:00 AM“You’re not just there to do a job”: a qualitative examination of Canadian long-term care worker strengths BMH Health Services Research; by Duneesha Goonetilleke, Nick Boettcher, Sofia Celis & Bonnie Lashewicz; 2/25/26, online ahead of print Results: We present three themes identifying interlocking expressions of strength. First, during crisis, workers stretched roles, redistributed tasks, and supported one another to sustain care under extreme constraint. Second, staff upheld person-centred care in their daily actions, working from values of dignity, relationships, and residents’ goals. Third, workers translated experience into learning and advocacy, articulating ideas to improve staffing, role clarity, leadership practices, and visitation approaches. Across these expressions, workers’ tenacity, togetherness, and shared purpose enabled collective action, although these strengths often entailed costs such as fatigue and moral strain.
10 healthcare workforce challenges defining 2026
02/26/26 at 03:00 AM10 healthcare workforce challenges defining 2026 Becker's Hospital Review; by Laura Dyrda; 2/24/25 ... When Becker’s asked 103 healthcare leaders, “What do you anticipate being the most pressing workforce challenge in 2026, and how are you preparing to address it?” the responses revealed an industry preparing for permanent redesign. Across all 103 responses, 10 themes stood out. ...
Canisius shapes future physicians through compassionate care
02/25/26 at 03:00 AMCanisius shapes future physicians through compassionate care Canisius University, Buffalo, NY; Press Release; 2/23/26 At the bedside of someone’s final moments, silence often speaks louder than words. For students from Canisius University, that quiet became a teacher of one of the most powerful lessons of their education — one that cannot be learned from textbooks alone. Through specialized training, a group of undergraduate students discovered that medicine is not only about treating illness but about presence, dignity and care as they served as mercy doulas at Sloan Comfort Care Home, where they learned to provide companionship and steady support to those nearing the end of life.
The Alliance and the Research Institute for Home Care release 2025 Hospice Chartbook
02/20/26 at 03:00 AMThe Alliance and the Research Institute for Home Care release 2025 Hospice Chartbook National Alliance for Care at Home, Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC; Press Release; 2/19/26 The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) and The Research Institute for Home Care (the Institute) are excited to announce the release of the 2025 Hospice Chartbook. Highlighting the vital role that hospice plays in caring for an aging demographic, the Chartbook provides a look at the patients being served in hospice, who they are demographically and clinically, and more. Now in its second year, the 2025 Hospice Chartbook, co-sponsored by the Alliance, provides an overview of national patient and workforce data with an emphasis on state-specific information and trends, including key data on hospice patients and providers, Medicare spending on hospice, and more.
‘Mass layoffs’ at PeaceHealth include hospice staff
02/20/26 at 03:00 AM‘Mass layoffs’ at PeaceHealth include hospice staff Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 2/18/26 PeaceHealth has announced the elimination of 94 positions across its facilities in Washington state, effective on April 12, 2026. The impacted locations include the PeaceHealth Whatcom Hospice House and medical, surgical and cancer centers, among other facilities. PeaceHealth recently submitted a statement to the Washington Employment Security Department, which included a formal notice of workforce reduction that included “mass layoffs” as defined under state regulations. State requirements stipulate that businesses must provide 60 days notice prior to these types of layoffs under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act.
Embedding care in the ED: Liz Goldberg and Lauren Southerland
02/18/26 at 03:00 AMEmbedding care in the ED: Liz Goldberg and Lauren Southerland GeriPal; podcast by Alex Smith with Dr. Liz Goldberg and Dr. Lauren Southerland; 2/12/26 The idea of embedding various forms of non-emergency care in the emergency department makes a WORLD of sense. If an older adult comes into the ED with a fall, the minimum the ED has to do is address the fall injury and send them out. But many emergency providers realize this is often a band aid. They see that patient again the next time they fall. And again. And again. The same could be said for the patient who is malnourished and dehydrated and admitted for “failure to thrive,” again. And again. Our two guests today, Liz Goldberg and Lauren Southerland, both emergency medicine physician-researchers, have had enough. ...
Physician Associates in hospice and palliative medicine: Insights from a national needs assessment
02/18/26 at 03:00 AMPhysician Associates [PAs] in hospice and palliative medicine: Insights from a national needs assessment American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine; by Ryan Baldeo, MPAS, MSPC, PA-C, FAAHPM; 2/3/26Results: Respondents were primarily female (89.8%) and hospital-based (57.1%), with 73.5% less than or equal to 10 years of experience in the specialty. While 55.1% had specialized training, only 16.3% were specialty certified. Qualitative analysis identified five challenges: regulatory and policy hurdles, workforce disparities compared to other APPs, misconceptions about the PA role, education gaps, and emotional strain.Conclusion: These preliminary findings suggest a need for targeted organizational support in advocacy, particularly regarding legislative efforts for hospice inclusive, and professional development to bridge the certification gap.
Beyond the picket lines: Why nursing strikes signal a need for systemic solutions
02/18/26 at 02:00 AMBeyond the picket lines: Why nursing strikes signal a need for systemic solutions Healthcare Business Today; by Eric L. Race; 2/15/26 The recent nursing strikes in New York City are making headlines, but they represent something much larger than a single labor dispute. Across the country, healthcare workers are voicing concerns that go far beyond compensation. When nurses walk picket lines, their signs tell a more complex story:
Sabbaticals provide a critical lifeline for sustainable medical careers [podcast]
02/17/26 at 03:00 AMSabbaticals provide a critical lifeline for sustainable medical careers [podcast] MedPage Today's KevinMD.com; podcast by KevinMD; 2/14/26 Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article “Why every physician needs a sabbatical (and how to take one).” Christie reveals the harsh reality that while sabbaticals exist on paper, unwritten rules often prevent doctors from accessing this critical recovery tool until it is too late. She shares her personal journey of taking an unsanctioned, unpaid break to combat burnout and how that decision allowed her to return to medicine with renewed purpose.
Labor & employment lawyers, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, file suit against Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, for underpayment of employees' wages
02/16/26 at 02:00 AMLabor & employment lawyers, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, file suit against Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, for underpayment of employees' wages Benzinga, Sacramento, CA; by PRNewswire; 2/12/26 The Sacramento employment law attorneys, at Blumenthal Nordrehaug Bhowmik De Blouw LLP, filed a class action complaint alleging that Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice violated the California Labor Code. The Sutter Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, a class action lawsuit, Case No. 25CV029700, is currently pending in the Sacramento County Superior Court of the State of California. A copy of the Complaint can be read here.
First union contract ratified for UVM hospice workers
02/12/26 at 03:00 AMFirst union contract ratified for UVM hospice workers ABC22/FOX44, Burlington, VT; Press Release; 2/10/26 UVM Home Health and Hospice workers have ratified their first union contract. The vote was 72-1 to ratify the contract, more than six months after employees first voted to form a union in June. They named their union “Hospice United.” ... According to AFT Vermont, which represents 11,000 workers in healthcare and higher education, the agreement will mean a 17% increase in wages over the two and half years of the contract, and also makes accommodations for the rest of UVM Home Health potentially choosing to unionize in the future.
How an ethics course can prep you for med school: It can strengthen communication and empathy and help with complex treatment and research decisions.
02/11/26 at 03:00 AMHow an ethics course can prep you for med school: It can strengthen communication and empathy and help with complex treatment and research decisions. U.S. News & World; by Neha Raju; 2/10/26 Medical school applicants often focus on the most tangible parts of preparation: grades, MCAT scores, clinical hours and research. Ethics courses, when considered at all, are sometimes treated as peripheral or “nice to have” rather than genuinely useful. That view misses how central ethical reasoning has become ...
They balanced life and work. Now more women are quitting. Here's why
02/10/26 at 02:00 AMThey balanced life and work. Now more women are quitting. Here's why USA Today; by Jessica Guynn; 1/29/26 ... [In]2025, more than 455,000 women left the workforce. Now, a national survey casts a light on what drove that decision for many women. Nearly half of the women who voluntarily left said they did so because of their caregiving responsibilities and the high cost and limited availability of child care, according to a survey from women’s advocacy group Catalyst.
Former HR worker wins over $5M in jury award for retaliation
02/05/26 at 03:00 AMFormer HR worker wins over $5M in jury award for retaliation HR Dive; by Emilie Shumway; 2/3/26 A Utah jury awarded a former HR benefits generalist $5 million on Jan. 29, finding that a preponderance of evidence showed her employer, Bristol Hospice, retaliated against her by firing her after she complained about her supervisor’s behavior (Graham v. Bristol Hospice Holdings, Inc.). According to a lawsuit filed in 2021, the plaintiff complained that her supervisor, a payroll director, subjected her to a hostile work environment. The vice president of HR allegedly investigated her complaint and dismissed it, determining the “behavior was a one-time issue, not a general behavioral concern.” But the behavior continued, per legal documents.
Blaming younger doctors for setting boundaries ignores the broken system
02/03/26 at 03:00 AMBlaming younger doctors for setting boundaries ignores the broken system The Podcast by KevinMD; podcast hosted by KevinMD with Christie Mulholland; 1/31/26 Palliative care physician and certified physician development coach Christie Mulholland discusses her article “5 things health care must stop doing to improve physician well-being.” Christie challenges the pervasive narrative that younger physicians lack work ethic and argues that their boundary-setting is a rational response to an untenable system. ... Christie explains the double standard where new technology is an investment but physician wellness is expected to prove immediate financial return.
Cultivating leaders in medicine: We can do better
02/02/26 at 03:00 AMCultivating leaders in medicine: We can do better Medscape; by Aba Black, MD, MHS; 1/29/26 ... there’s no question that medicine as a field has lagged when it comes to propagating tenets of effective leadership. ... [Too] many doctors make it through the endurance run that is medical education without ever being told what makes a good leader. There’s good reason to want more doctors in leadership roles, as healthcare administrators with clinical expertise bring an important skill set to the challenges facing our healthcare system. While hospitals led by economists may fare better financially, physician-led hospitals are associated with lower mortality rates and higher patient satisfaction.
Another strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines
01/30/26 at 03:00 AMAnother strike sends 31,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers to picket lines AP, U.S. News, Oakland, CA; 1/27/26 An estimated 31,000 registered nurses and other front-line Kaiser Permanente health care workers launched an open-ended strike this week in California and Hawaii to demand better wages and staffing from the health care giant. The picketing that began Monday marked the second major walkout in recent months by employees represented by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Health Care Professionals. A five-day strike in October ended with negotiations resuming, but talks broke down in December. This week the union accused Kaiser of refusing to return to national bargaining discussions.
Meant to be: Denise's journey into hospice nursing
01/29/26 at 03:00 AMMeant to Be: Denise's journey into hospice nursing The McKenzie, Tennessee Banner; 1/27/26 When Denise lost her husband, Tony, to leukemia at only 39, her world shifted forever. She was 29. ... In her thirties, ... she enrolled in nursing school, determined to rebuild her own story, one chapter at a time. ...Then came a nursing hospice opportunity. ... For Denise, hospice nursing isn't about endings; it's about helping families find peace, honesty, dignity, and hope in the final chapter. She carries the responsibility with deep reverence. "We're the last chapter," she says softly. "And if that chapter ends poorly, a lot of it is on us." ... Denise's journey reminds us that sometimes the hardest heartbreaks lead us to the most meaningful callings. Editor's Note: [Full access to this may require a subscription.] What personal life experiences brought many of your clinicians to end-of-life care? You may be surpised how little you know about them; what brings meaning and purpose for them; how seeing their journeys inspires you in your leadership role.