Nursing - News July 21, 2011

Hospice Companies Zero In On Nursing Home Patients (WFAE-FM Charlotte)
Dying patients in nursing homes are an increasingly lucrative source of business for hospice companies, which have made a big push into these facilities, according to a federal audit that was just released.

Canadians want feds to lead health care reform: Poll (Vancouver Sun)
A A A With the Canada Health Act set to expire in 2014, about 90 per cent of Canadians "agree" the federal government should lead the way to a new heath accord with the provinces, a new poll suggests.

Skilled nursing facility to replace Highland Park Elementary School (The Jackson Sun)
The football team at McKenzie has become one of the most reliable teams in West... - 11:46 pm TranSouth should allow departing schools one final year While an official vote won't take place until the TranSouth Athletic Conference's meetings later... - 11:46 pm LATEST HEADLINES Skilled nursing facility to replace Highland Park Elementary School ...

My Turn: New FAHC head needs community approach (Burlington Free Press)
Melinda Estes was quoted as saying, "There's pride in the organization and pride in the community in the organization, and that to me has been a real team sport over the last eight years to restore that pride" in the article by Dan D'Ambrosio in the Burlington Free Press on June 25 .

Rude Surgeons Hurt Patients, Increase Costs (HON)
The behavior of surgeons in the operating room affects more than their patients' health, new research indicates.

For Chinese Moms, Birth Means 30 Days In Pajamas (National Public Radio)
Imagine not being allowed to go outside, have a shower or drink cold water for an entire month.

GRMC hires chief of nursing (Silver City Sun-News)
After conducting a nationwide executive search led by healthcare leadership solutions firm B. E. Smith, Gila Regional Medical Center has hired Pam Fulks to fill the role of chief nursing officer.

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