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Two Ann Arbor nurses who transformed how people die mentored her. Then, she became their caregiver.
06/30/26 at 03:00 AM2 Ann Arbor nurses who transformed how people die mentored her. Then, she became their caregiver.MLive.com, Ann Arbor, MI; by Jennifer Eberback; 6/28/26 For in-home private caregiver Kathy Hopps, caring for two trailblazers who helped revolutionize in-home nursing and hospice care in their final days of life brought her journey full circle. Hopps cared for Ingrid Deininger, who co-founded Individualized Home Nursing Care (IHNC) in Ann Arbor in the early 1980s when hospice and in-home care did not yet have the presence in the U.S. as it does today. ... Now she cares for Lois Jelneck, another IHNC founder who is currently under hospice care at the age of 97.
Allina hospice workers announce 1-day strike set for July 6
06/29/26 at 03:00 AMAllina hospice workers announce 1-day strike set for July 6FOX 9, Minneapolis, MN; by Kilat Fitzgerald; 6/29/26The Brief
HCS home care/hospice salary & benefits studies underway
06/25/26 at 03:00 AMHCS home care/hospice salary & benefits studies underway American Health Care Association; by LIsa Hohenemser; 6/23/26 Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) has announced the 2026 Home Care and Hospice Salary & Benefits studies are now underway with the deadline of August 10th. The Reports are recognized as the authoritative source for comprehensive marketplace data for home health + hospice agencies. Last year’s Home Care Report contained data from 1,111 home health agencies. The Hospice Report had data from 1,091 hospice agencies. Both studies include questions on staffing issues, nursing turnover/vacancy rates, and sign-on bonuses used by agencies to attract new employees. ... Directions to Participate in the HCS Home Care or Hospice Salary & Benefits Study: ...
Infographic: 4 ways to spot and prevent AI hiring fraud early
06/22/26 at 03:00 AMInfographic: 4 ways to spot and prevent AI hiring fraud early HR Daily Advisor; by HR Daily Advisor Staff; 6/10/26 Reviewing candidate applicants used to be about finding the right fit. Now, it’s also about verifying who is actually on the other side of the screen. With AI-driven hiring fraud on the rise, talent teams are seeing a wave of automated applicants entering their hiring pipelines using flawlessly engineered resumes and synthetic identities. ... To help HR leaders protect their pipelines without slowing down legitimate talent, here are four critical red flags recruiting teams should be tracking right now.
Home care/hospice salary & benefits studies: participation now open
06/10/26 at 03:00 AMHome care/hospice salary & benefits studies: participation now open LeadingAge; by Josh Moore; 6/8/26 Participation is now open for the annual Home Health and Hospice Salary & Benefits Studies, conducted in cooperation by LeadingAge’s partner Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), and LeadingAge is encouraging our members to participate. The study is recognized as the standard for reliable and comprehensive compensation data, including management salaries, nonmanagement wages, fringe benefits, and other facility metrics. ... Last year’s Home Care Report contained data from 1,111 home health agencies and the Hospice Report had data from 1,091 hospice agencies.
Decommodifying and humanizing health care: Revisiting Pellegrino's ethical imperative
06/06/26 at 03:05 AMCompassion fatigue and spiritual care competence amongst palliative care nurses: a moderated mediation model of care quality and job satisfaction
06/02/26 at 03:00 AMCompassion fatigue and spiritual care competence amongst palliative care nurses: a moderated mediation model of care quality and job satisfaction Journal of Clinical Nursing / Early View; by Enise Sürücü, Funda Veren, Hülya Kulakçı Altıntaş, Büşra Baş, and Zeynep Acar Demir; 5/30/26 Impact:
Rigorous assessment of leadership development programs in health care
05/30/26 at 03:00 AMRigorous assessment of leadership development programs in health careNEJM Catalyst; by Amanda Woods Herron, Katelyn J. Cavanaugh, Courtney L. Holladay; 4/26Effective leadership is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of organizational performance within health care systems, but funding for such programs is frequently in jeopardy as revenues fail to keep up with other expenses. Therefore, the managers of such programs should adopt rigorous methods for evaluating the impact of their work. Despite the proliferation of leadership development programs, few institutions systematically evaluate these initiatives. This article presents a comprehensive framework for the evaluation of leadership development, grounded in implementation science and organizational research, as applied within a large academic health care institution. The framework emphasizes the necessity of clear eligibility criteria, integrated data sources, and alignment with institutional strategic priorities to assess program effectiveness and support continuous improvement.
[United Kingdom] Palliative care beds paused over lack of staffing
05/29/26 at 03:00 AM[United Kingdom] Palliative care beds paused over lack of staffing BBC News, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom; by Laura Coffey; 5/28/26 Palliative care beds have been temporarily taken out of use for end-of-life patients due to an "unexpected shortfall in consultant cover", an NHS trust said. Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) said the six affected beds at Danetre Hospital in Daventry would instead be used for rehabilitation. ... In a statement, NHFT said: "A recruitment process is ongoing, and once the medical cover has been resolved, the beds will switch back to being palliative care beds.
Unlocking human potential through the workplace
05/26/26 at 03:00 AMUnlocking human potential through the workplace FacilitiesNet.com; by AnnMarie Martin; 5/22/26 ... Today’s facility leaders are no longer simply maintaining buildings. They are actively shaping the conditions for organizational success, serving as the critical connector between people, place, strategy and technology. That shift carries both weight and possibility. ... The question driving forward-thinking facility leaders today isn’t whether the workplace matters. It’s how to make it matter more. ... At the heart of this life-centered, people-first approach is a simple but powerful premise: the built environment shapes behavior. Lighting affects focus. Acoustics affect stress. Layout affects collaboration. ...
HealthView CEO Steven Gonzalez announces Inc. articles on why presence beats certainty — and why it matters even more in the age of AI
05/24/26 at 01:10 AMHealthView CEO Steven Gonzalez announces Inc. articles on why presence beats certainty — and why it matters even more in the age of AI Associated Press, Cerritos, CA; 5/19/26 Steven Gonzalez, President & CEO of HealthView Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, announces the publication of his latest Inc. article, “Certainty Is Overrated. Presence Is Underrated,” now live on Inc.com. ... In the published article, Gonzalez challenges a long-held leadership myth: that strong leaders must always project confidence, clarity, and absolute answers. Instead, he makes the case that presence, consistency, and authenticity matter more than false certainty in times of rapid change. When leaders remain visible, grounded, and human, they build the trust and stability that carry teams forward — even in the middle of ambiguity.
States with the most, fewest licensed nurses per capita
05/22/26 at 03:00 AMStates with the most, fewest licensed nurses per capita Becker's Clinical Leadership; by Mariah Taylor; 5/21/26 The National Council of State Boards of Nursing found the District of Columbia has the most licensed nurses per capita, while Utah is the state with the fewest for the second year in a row. ... Becker’s used 2025 Census data to calculate how many nurses are in each state per 100,000 population. Here are the five with the most and the five with the fewest nurses. ...Most [list starts with highest]: District of Columbia ... Alaska ... New York ... Minnesota ... Massachusetts ... Fewest [list starts with lowest]: Utah ... Washington ... Georgia ... Idaho ... Texas ...
How resolving moral distress unlocks physicians’ potential
05/22/26 at 03:00 AMHow resolving moral distress unlocks physicians’ potential AMA - American Medical Association; by Bobby Mukkamala, MD, President; 5/20/26 The inability to do what feels right affects physicians to a greater degree and can keep us from delivering the care we know our patients need. ... Across medicine, many physicians are confronting something deeper: moral distress. New research shows it is widespread, distinct from burnout, and carries serious consequences for physicians, patients and the healthcare system itself.
HealthView CEO Steven Gonzalez announces Inc. articles on why presence beats certainty — and why it matters even more in the age of AI
05/21/26 at 03:00 AMHealthView CEO Steven Gonzalez announces Inc. articles on why presence beats certainty — and why it matters even more in the age of AI Associated Press, Cerritos, CA; 5/19/26 Steven Gonzalez, President & CEO of HealthView Home Health, Hospice & Palliative Care, announces the publication of his latest Inc. article, “Certainty Is Overrated. Presence Is Underrated,” now live on Inc.com. ... In the published article, Gonzalez challenges a long-held leadership myth: that strong leaders must always project confidence, clarity, and absolute answers. Instead, he makes the case that presence, consistency, and authenticity matter more than false certainty in times of rapid change. When leaders remain visible, grounded, and human, they build the trust and stability that carry teams forward — even in the middle of ambiguity.
Blue Ridge Care unveils new hospice nursing scholarship
05/15/26 at 03:00 AMBlue Ridge Care unveils new hospice nursing scholarship Hospice News; by Holly Vossel; 5/12/26 Blue Ridge Care has launched a new scholarship for prospective nurses at a local community college. The Helen Zebarth Nursing Scholarship was established in partnership with Laurel Ridge Community College to expand financial educational support and experience in hospice, palliative and community-based care. Scholarship recipients receive tuition funding and increased exposure to end-of-life care settings during their education. The scholarship comes at a critical time of need, according to Blue Ridge Care’s Chief Engagement Officer Kim Golanski and the organization’s COO Altonia Garrett.
Executive Personnel Changes - 5/15/26
05/15/26 at 03:00 AMExecutive Personnel Changes - 5/15/26
Thank a nurse 2026: reader submitted letters
05/12/26 at 03:00 AMThank a nurse 2026: reader submitted letters Portland Press Herald, Portland, ME; by various readers of the Portland Press Herald; 5/8/26
Community Hospice & Palliative Care recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care 2026
05/12/26 at 02:00 AMCommunity Hospice & Palliative Care recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care 2026 ehospice - USA, Jacksonville, FL; 5/7/26 Community Hospice & Palliative Care has been named one of America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care 2026 by Newsweek, a national recognition that highlights organizations committed to fostering exceptional workplace environments in the health care sector. ... “Our people are at the heart of everything we do,” said Phillip Ward, President and CEO of Community Hospice & Palliative Care. ... America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care 2026 recognizes organizations across the country that excel in employee experience, workplace culture, and overall performance within the health care industry. Editor's Note: From Newsweek, "Ultimately, 350 companies emerged as the gold standard." Examine Newsweek's full list of "America’s Greatest Midsize Workplaces in Health Care 2026."
Closing the gender gap in medicine: 5 ways to support women physicians
05/08/26 at 03:00 AMClosing the gender gap in medicine: 5 ways to support women physicians CAPC | Center to Advance Palliative Care; by Laurel Kilpatrick, MD, FAAHPM and Sonia Malhotra, MD, MS, FAAP; 4/27/26 From allyship to advocating for systemic change, learn how you can you champion women physicians so they can lead and thrive. Having more women physicians in medicine isn’t just a matter of equity—it’s important for patient outcomes. ... The strategies outlined at the end of the blog apply to all female health care professionals, not just physicians.
Celebrating National Volunteer Month: hospice organizations showed appreciation (April 2026)
05/04/26 at 03:00 AMCelebrating National Volunteer Month: ways hospice organizations showed appreciation (April 2026) Hospice & Palliative Care Today; compilation by Joy Berger; 5/1/26
The TRUST Leadership Framework for clinical innovation and effective change
05/02/26 at 03:00 AMSpokane police arrest hospice caretaker accused of stealing from dying patients
05/01/26 at 03:00 AMSpokane police arrest hospice caretaker accused of stealing from dying patientsKXLY.com, Spokane, WA; by Kirstin O'Connor; 4/29/26 Spokane police arrested a hospice facility caregiver Wednesday on charges she stole debit cards from dying patients and their visiting family members to buy lottery tickets. Leena Anderson faces charges of second-degree identity theft, possession of stolen property and money laundering in connection with thefts at an unnamed Spokane hospice facility. The Spokane Police Special Investigations Unit launched the investigation several weeks ago after learning of several related thefts from victims at the hospice facility. Investigators determined Anderson was the only employee working during the time frame when all three thefts happened.
10 best, worst states for nurses in 2026
04/29/26 at 03:00 AM10 best, worst states for nurses in 2026 Becker's Hospital Review; by Kelly Gooch; 4/28/26 ... To determine the best and worst states for nurses, the personal finance company evaluated all 50 states across two two dimensions: opportunity and competition, and work environment. Those dimensions were evaluated using 20 metrics, ranging from monthly average starting salary for nurses to average commute time. ... Here are the 10 best and worst states for nurses in 2026, per the ranking: Best: 1. Maine; 2. New Hampshire; 3. Washington; 4. Oregon; 5; Arizona; 6. West Virginia; 7. Minnesota; 8. Montana; 9. Connecticut; 10. Florida Worst: 50. Oklahoma; 49. North Dakota; 48. Alabama; 47. Mississippi; 46. South Dakota; 45. Louisiana; 44. Tennessee; 43. Arkansas; 42. Hawaii; 41. Virginia
We spoke to over 30 CEOs and business leaders. Here’s what worries them most
04/29/26 at 03:00 AMWe spoke to over 30 CEOs and business leaders. Here’s what worries them most CNBC; by Lee Ying Shan; 4/27/26 Business leaders are confronting a new operating reality: one where war, inflation, AI and supply chain shocks are no longer exceptional events, but part of the baseline. CNBC spoke to more than 30 CEOs, business executives and industry leaders at the annual Converge Live event in Singapore last week. Across sectors — banking, energy, shipping, technology and manufacturing — a clear theme emerged: uncertainty is no longer episodic. It is structural.
What Gallup's recent data says about the emotional price of leadership
04/28/26 at 02:00 AMWhat Gallup's recent data says about the emotional price of leadership Forbes; by Julian Hayes II; 4/25/26 Leadership offers deep fulfillment, but it's not without its challenges. Gallup's 2026 State of the Global Workplace report confirms this: leaders outperform all others in engagement and life satisfaction. ... Compared to individual contributors, leaders are more likely to report high levels of stress, anger, sadness, and loneliness by margins of 7, 12, 11, and 10 percentage points, respectively. ... Leadership, more often than not, entails a paradox: the people with the most authority, the highest compensation, and the greatest organizational influence are less likely to experience simple daily joys and other basic emotional pleasures than those several levels below them.