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Volume 2, Issue 8
August 01, 2025
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| | Other colleagues and I have been busy representing IHCNO at international congresses:
- World Hospital at Home in Vienna, Austria, in April
- International Council of Nurses in Helsinki, Finland, in June
- Sigma International Nursing Research in Seattle, United States, in July
Our presentations and discussions about home-based nursing care are enthusiastically received, developing new relationships and expanding the influence of IHCNO. |
| | Kathy Duckett, MSN, RN, has over 30 years of expertise in home health care and hospice. Kathy started as a home health care staff nurse in Detroit and Los Angeles and has stayed in home care and hospice as a Clinical Manager, Clinical Director, Regional Director of Operations, Director of Advanced Care at Home, Director of Clinical Programs, Population Health Director, Director of Training and Development, and Chief Clinical Officer. She has received Excellence awards for developing innovative programs in telemonitoring and chronic care. |
| | As part of its vision to be a recognized leader in the specialty of home care nursing through practice, education, research, and advocacy, the International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO) has announced the formation of a Task Force in collaboration with the American Nurses Association (ANA) to develop the International Scope and Standards for Home-Based Nursing (HBN) Practice. |
| | We’re proud to shine our spotlight on Dr. Bryant M. Greene, an inspiring leader in senior care, community service, and philanthropy — and now the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Thomas Jefferson University. |
| | 🌍 Stay connected with the International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO) on social media! Let’s network and help share and promote your news, events, and accomplishments. |
| | How can community-based organizations and healthcare providers work together to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for low-income pregnant women and their children?
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar exploring cross-sector partnerships that are making a real impact in vulnerable communities. |
| | A recent New York Times article highlights a growing reality in the United States: chronic disease has become a way of life for millions. Nearly 60% of U.S. adults live with at least one chronic illness, and 40% manage two or more. As populations age globally, these trends are mirrored around the world. Why does this matter to home care nurses? |
| | Application Deadline: September 30, 11:59 PM EST (New York City, USA)Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant
The International Home Care Nurses Organization (IHCNO) is pleased to announce the 2026 Marilyn D. Harris Research Grant. This grant provides up to $5,000 (USD) to support work that advances the field of home care nursing. |
| | The Home Healthcare, Hospice, Information Technology (H3IT) Conference invites abstract submissions in a variety of interdisciplinary and applied topics. Abstract deadline extended to August 15, 2025. Visit h3it.org for full details. |
| | Attendance at an international conference offers the opportunity to reconnect with colleagues. |
| | Do you need financial assistance to cover the cost of the IHCNO membership fee? IHCNO can provide a subsidy for up to 90% of the annual membership fee for nurses in low- or middle-income countries, as designated by the World Bank, who find it difficult or impossible to pay the full membership fee. |
| | When: June 17-19, 2026
Where: City St George’s, University of London, London, United Kingdom |
| | Each issue includes a 600-word IHCNO column. This column invites home care nurses from around the world to share their experiences. Please email Marilyn Harris who coordinates the IHCNO columns for more information and a timeline for submission for each issue. |
| | Nominate a Nurse today!Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse Leader today! Celebrate nursing leadership and excellence in home-based nursing care by nominating a clinical nurse or nurse leader for a DAISY award. |
| | Please email info@ IHCNO.org by the 15th of each month with your accomplishments, new initiatives, programs, successes, recognitions, and invitations to collaborate for inclusion in our Member News column. |
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