I am responding to Dr. Nathan Grey’s Op-ed “Think you want to die at home? You might want to think twice about that,” (1). As a veteran hospice nurse of 30 years, I have shared the challenging journey of death in the home with thousands of patients and families. I...
Opioid Drug Shortage: Immediate Action Needed August 27, 2018 Jai N. Patel, PharmD, BCOP In an article posted in Healio HemOnc Today, “The frequency of drug shortages in the United States is rapidly increasing.” “Hospitals are managing the shortages by switching to...
In an article published by McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, “Dehydration is a major concern for nursing homes, as it can often snowball into much more serious issues, such as delirium, falls, constipation and urinary tract infections.” A systematic review of 19 studies...
Commentary: Brad Macy, RN, BSN, CHPN, Co-founder & President, Hospi Corporation The injectable opioid shortage is challenging both hospices and hospitals alike. According to the recent Kaiser Health News article below, hospitals are grappling with both ethical and...
