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HOPE Tool Anxiety, Part II: From Planning to Practice

By Melissa Calkins The countdown has begun. With October 1 on the horizon, hospice teams across the country are deep into training and testing—but preparation alone won’t guarantee success. The shift to HOPE isn’t just operational; it’s cultural....

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HOPE Tool Anxiety: What Are We Forgetting in the Rush to Prepare?

By Melissa Calkins and Ashley Espy Panic is in the air. With the HOPE assessment tool set to replace HIS, hospice teams are racing to...

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Leadership with Grit, Grace, and a Bold Heart

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Leadership with Grit, Grace, and a Bold Heart

By Lynn Flanagan and Tina Gentry Leadership is not for the faint of heart! It demands adaptability, resilience, and empathy. We all know that when we...

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Cyber Threats 2025

One of the biggest worries hospices face today is the threat of a cyberattack. The healthcare industry is a prime target for cybercriminals due to...

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One Word for 2025

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One Word for 2025

“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3. We continue to utilize the practice of choosing One Word for a...

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TCNtalks: Succinct Need to Know

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TCNtalks: Succinct Need to Know

It has been a busy and rewarding year for TCN podcasts. We have produced 28 podcasts this year with nearly 11,000 downloads! In total, we have...

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Navigation the aftermath of Natural Disasters

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Navigating the Aftermath of Natural Disasters

This morning I woke up to two bears outside, a little cub sitting on our front steps eating the pumpkin that my daughter recently carved, the mom...

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The Perfectly Imperfect Journey: Embracing Excellence

Hey there, fellow perfectionist! Have you ever felt like you’re on a never-ending treadmill, chasing perfection in every aspect of your life? Whether...

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Adjusting your sails

Sailboats only move when forces are in balance, when there is wind from above and lift from below. In life’s journey, we have two forces that require...

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The Dash-Cause and Purpose

When I first wrote this blog, I was at my parents’ home in South Louisiana with my family, visiting during spring break.  It had been a couple of...

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