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Frank Nosek is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who

ANCHORAGE, Ala., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Frank Nosek is being recognized by Continental Who’s Who as an Attorney of the Year for his outstanding contributions in the field of Law and acknowledgment for his professional excellence as an Attorney at Nosek Law Group LLC.

Situated at 810 N Street #100, Nosek Law Group proudly offers legal services in the areas of transactional law. Led by Mr. Nosek, the law firm demonstrates the highest level of professionalism and integrity. He is recognized as one of the best transactional attorneys in South-central Alaska, having accrued fifty-nine years of professional excellence under his belt. He is well-known for being an honest, effective attorney, and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California, U.S. District of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, U.S. District Court of Arkansas, U.S. Supreme Court, and the State Courts of Alaska.

Among his professional experiences, Mr. Nosek thrived in varying legal and education positions. He worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska, associate at Bell, Sanders, & Tallman, senior partner at Nosek, Bradberry, Wolf, and Schlossberg, and Honorary Counsel General for the State of Alaska on behalf of the Czech Republic, and a member of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. To prepare for his acclaimed career, Mr. Nosek earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1965. For legal studies, he attended the University of Idaho, receiving a Juris Doctorate degree.

A respected voice in his field, Mr. Nosek has shared his knowledge as a writer, publishing articles in law journals and writing «Alaska Mortgage Law» and «How to Buy and Sell a Business.»

Outside of work, Mr. Nosek is a member of the Alaska Hockey Club, American Alpine Club, and a fan of the Czech sled lions.

Remaining at the forefront of his field, Mr. Nosek is a member of the Alaska Bar Association, California Bar Association, and the Washington D.C. Bar Association.

Contact: Katherine Green , 516-825-5634 pr@continentalwhoswho.com

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City Wide Environmental Cleaning Celebrates Over 30 Years of Service in the Lower Mainland

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — City Wide Environmental Cleaning is celebrating over 30 years of keeping Vancouver clean and looking good. The staff want to thank the Lower Mainland for the last three decades and let them know that they are open for summer cleaning.

«Over the summer, more and more people are getting outside to enjoy the beautiful space we have in the Lower Mainland,» City Wide Environmental Cleaning owner

«Over the summer, more and more people are getting outside to enjoy the beautiful space we have in the Lower Mainland,» City Wide Environmental Cleaning owner Victor Ramos said, «We want to help them enjoy it in a safe and clean way.»

Since entrepreneur Victor Ramos, a newcomer to Canada started the company in 1989, they have been expanding their services in the Lower Mainland. With a 5-star rating on Google Business, City Wide Environmental offers cleaning for parkades, parking lots, commercial and residential buildings and construction sites.

Over the years the company expanded and now has a specialized fleet of equipment so that customers get a quality cleaning job. City Wide Environmental Cleaning has always provided a reliable and responsive customer service. They take their client relationships seriously and aim to provide top quality service to each and every customer.

In addition to providing top quality service at a competitive price, the company uses environmentally-friendly supplies and chemicals. «Our motto has always been to provide proactive maintenance that protects the environment and our customers investments,» Ramos said.

From pressure washing to concrete floor repairs, parking lot safety signage to line painting their skilled team is experienced and professionally trained to get the job done right. They are now offering both sump and catch basin cleaning. Clients no longer have to worry about sewer blockage, sump pumps prematurely requiring replacement or water pooling in their parking lot. With the help of City Wide Environmental Cleaning, businesses in the Lower Mainland can reduce pollutants entering the waterways and prolong the lifespan of their parking lots.

City Wide Environmental Cleaning has also introduced hydro jetting services for parking lot pipes and drains. Now customers can prevent drainage problems from blockages, flush debris from drains and keep pipes and drains clean and functioning properly.

About City Wide Environmental Cleaning: City Wide Environmental Cleaning was started in 1989 by a young Portuguese entrepreneur named Victor Ramos. Since that time he has built a successful business by providing top quality service to his customers. Victor got started providing warehouse floor cleaning services, and as time passed the company grew to service larger industrial properties, investing in specialized industrial machinery to accommodate the maintenance needs of industrial customers, as well as heavy-duty equipment designed to fit in height-restricted zones like parkades.

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Chantilly Managed IT Services Releases Network Installation Checklist

CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TCB 24×7 Expert Network IT Support, a Chantilly managed IT services provider, recently released a

CHANTILLY, Va., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — TCB 24×7 Expert Network IT Support, a Chantilly managed IT services provider, recently released a network installation and integration checklist for small businesses. The small business network setup checklist provides readers information about how their IT infrastructure supports their business goals and the importance of setting up their network correctly.

The article begins by discussing the hardships small businesses face when dealing with the inability to scale due to their IT infrastructure’s limited capabilities. The managed IT services provider then introduces the small business network checklist, where they begin to discuss how to choose the correct IT infrastructure. They also provide questions small businesses should ask themselves, such as: «Are my network devices compatible with each other?» and «Are we up to date with the latest drivers and patches?».

Another major component of the small business network checklist is the selection and management of hardware and software. Some of the major problems small businesses face when dealing with hardware and software include patch management, service contract scope and continuing developer support. TCB then offers a solution to improve efficiency and scalability with the introduction of cloud technology. Similar to the IT infrastructure section, TCB again provides questions businesses should ask themselves when moving to the cloud, such as: «Are we meeting all compliance and data privacy requirements» and «Who is managing and updating our cloud servers, services and/or applications?».

The Chantilly managed IT services provider has been in business since 1993, providing small and midsize businesses with expert managed IT services such as data back & disaster recovery, IT assessments, IT security, network installation & integration, spam filtering and IT help desk services. TCB 24×7 Expert Network IT Support is headquartered at 14240 Sullyfield Circle, Suite K, Chantilly, VA 20151. The managed IT services provider can be contacted online at https://tcbinc.com/ or by calling 703-783-2781.

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Pella Announces Hope at Work Contest

PELLA, Iowa, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Now is the time to show support for organizations that have gone above and beyond to care for their local communities. Pella Corporation and The Rolscreen Foundation are awarding one deserving organization with $50,000. Public voting is open now.

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The Hope at Work contest is part of the company’s #BuildingHope campaign which highlights the ways people are connecting with each other and giving back to their communities while physical connection remains a challenge.

Organizations were nominated by Pella branches across the United States, with finalists selected by leaders from across the company. When faced with adversity these organizations have risen to the occasion providing families with food after a loss of work, making personal protective equipment for frontline healthcare workers or writing positive messages on their city’s sidewalks.

«Building hope takes a vision, hard work and all of us. Our team members have been producing face shields for frontline healthcare workers with the company’s 3D printing capabilities in Pella, Shenandoah and Sioux Center, Iowa. We know firsthand that when we do our part, we can create a better tomorrow. We want to recognize organizations that are doing the same,» said Nicolle Picray, Public Relations and Brand Communications Manager, Pella Corporation.

Pella Corporation is asking the public to vote for one of 26 organizations that best demonstrates going above and beyond. After the public voting closes, the organization with the most votes will receive the $50,000 award. Voting is open now at pella.com/buildinghope and closes August 24, 2020. All voters will be required to enter their email addresses and can vote one time per day during the voting timeframe.

The finalist organizations include:

ARKANSAS

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at CoxHealth – Little Rock, AR
Ozarks Regional YMCA – Little Rock, AR

CALIFORNIA

Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Diego – San Diego, CA

COLORADO

Energy Resource Center – Colorado Springs, CO

GEORGIA

Homeaid Atlanta – Atlanta, GA

ILLINOIS

Eastern Illinois Foodbank – Champaign, IL

IOWA

Wildwood Hills Ranch – Des Moines, IA
Heartland Counseling Services – Sioux City, IA

MARYLAND

Communities In Schools of Virginia – Mid-Atlantic (MD, DE, VA)

MASSACHUSETTS

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Boston – Boston, MA

MICHIGAN

Kids Food Basket – Grand Rapids, MI

MISSOURI

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City – Kansas City, MO

NEW YORK

Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region – Albany, NY

OHIO

Cleveland Food Bank – Cleveland, OH
Mid-Ohio Food Bank – Columbus, OH

OKLAHOMA

Infant Crisis Services, Inc. – Oklahoma City, OK
The Genesis Project – Oklahoma City, OK
Pivot – Tulsa, OK

PENNSYLVANIA

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA

TENNESSEE

Patriot Foundation – Nashville, TN

TEXAS

Mobile Loaves and Fishes – Austin, TX
Spurs Give – San Antonio, TX

WISCONSIN

Green Bay Rugby Club – Green Bay, WI
The Brigade – Green Bay, WI

CANADA

Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue – Calgary, AB, Canada

About Pella Corporation
Pella Corporation designs and manufacturers windows and doors for residential homes and commercial applications. The company is headquartered in Pella, Iowa and employs more than 7,000 people with 17 manufacturing locations and more than 200 showrooms across the country. For more information, visit pressroom.pella.com.

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National Press Club To Unveil Freedom Clock For Austin Tice, August 14

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The National Press Club will mark the anniversary of the abduction and detention of Award-winning journalist and Marine veteran Austin Tice on Friday, August 14 by unveiling a Freedom Clock that will display a dynamic record of the time Austin has been unjustly detained in Syria.

The event will take place in the lobby of the Club by the staircase at noon, Aug. 14. Reservations are required for contact tracing reasons. Please email Lindsay Underwood at lunderwood@press.org to reserve.

The Clock will be in the lobby of the Club which typically hosts 250,000 visitors a year for 2,000 events including the activities of the Club’s 3,000 members. Just this month, visitors to the Club included: Mrs. Pence, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie, U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams.

Visitors who view the clock will see seconds tick up adding to the record of unjust detention Tice has endured – a record that will reach the 8-year mark this week. No journalist has been held as long as Tice, including Terry Anderson of the Associated Press, who was unjustly detained in Lebanon.

Club President Michael Freedman will unveil the clock, make brief remarks, and renew the Club’s call for Tice’s release. The event will be webcast. Those expected to attend via webcast are Tice’s parents Marc and Debra Tice of Houston. Austin Tice is one of the National Press Club’s 2015 John Aubuchon Press Freedom Honorees and is a Press Club member.

The National Press Club is The World’s Leading Professional Organization For Journalists™ and represents more than 3,000 reporters, editors and professional communicators worldwide. The National Press Club Journalism Institute, a nonprofit affiliate of the Club, promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire civic engagement.

PRESS CONTACT: Lindsay Underwood for The National Press Club; lunderwood@press.org, (202) 662-7561

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AN OPEN LETTER ON THE POLITICS OF AMBITION by Glenda Glover, Ph.D., JD, CPA President, Tennessee State University

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Black women all across this nation should be outraged by the commentary that a qualified African-American woman is «too ambitious» to be selected as the running mate for presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee Joe Biden. Biden allies, Chris Dodd, Co-Chair of the Biden Vice Presidential Selection Committee, along with major donors have essentially asserted that ambition should bar an otherwise qualified woman from…

Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, African-American women have excelled in all areas of human endeavor including corporate America, government, law, medicine, education, sports, and the arts, among other fields. Yet, African-American women continue to wrestle with a nation that repeatedly questions and diminishes their worth, competence, and capacity to add distinctive value. And, now, even the ambition of African-American women is being weaponized to further deny opportunities for which they have trained and worked hard to just be considered. Since when did being ambitious become a negative trait given that the American dream is predicated upon this very notion?

Ambition has been the saving grace of Black people since we were dropped on the shores of America in 1619. The resolve for freedom birthed ambition and set the course for Black women who struggled to keep their families together as they longed for a better life. The ambition of Black women too numerous to name was instrumental in securing basic rights like liberty, justice, education and equal representation through the right to vote.

The outrage occasioned by the misuse of the word «ambition» is heightened when we consider historically that references to Black women as «overly ambitious» have been code words designed to marginalize Black women, deny them opportunities, trammel their hopes, mute their voices and dehumanize their existence. White men in power who have long mischaracterized Black women as «too ambitious» have used the term as code for angry, aggressive, and intemperate in order to render us invisible and deny us a seat at countless tables of power.

Moreover, the «too ambitious» commentary advanced by Chris Dodd and the Biden donors is a direct assault on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and an affront to the practical education HBCUs necessarily impart to students. The Vice Presidential contender against whom this criticism was leveled attended one of the most prestigious HBCUs in the country where she was trained, among other things, to be ambitious. So, this dog whistle undermines one of the important qualities HBCUs instill in Black students. HBCU graduates are taught to achieve, to persevere, to grow and, yes, to be ambitious. HBCU graduates are commanded to be trailblazers — to go where there is no path and leave a trail.

As an HBCU president, I was simply stunned to read this latest assault on African-American women. I encounter thousands of young Black women from various backgrounds who arrive on college campuses with passive, indifferent attitudes which are nurtured into competence, ambition, and a commitment to leave their mark on the world. The negative connotation Dodd and the donors apply to «ambition» is precisely what I cultivate and celebrate.

There is no place in the Democratic Party for these kinds of thoughts and attitudes, and the Democratic Party should strongly condemn these statements. The «ambition» of African-American women has served the Democratic Party well over the years and has, in fact, been determinative in the outcome of critical elections. Not only are Black women the most loyal voters for the Democratic Party, they are crucial to igniting Black voters across all demographics to turn out in record numbers. When Black women are engaged, they bring their families, their networks and their communities along with them.

Ambitious Black women from all walks of life have offered themselves for service in upcoming elections. No matter which candidates you support, you cannot support the marginalization of talent and experience by framing it negatively and calling it «too ambitious.» The hallmark of Black women from HBCUs is their ambition. It is their calling card. That is how we train them. When I see ambition in a Black woman, I know we have done our job.

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65% of students dislike virtual learning environments necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A survey released in June to university students across North America, South America and Europe executed in 6 languages (English, Spanish, German, French, Portuguese and Italian) surfaced a number of critical insights concerning global virtual teaching and the recent transition away from campus classrooms.

The survey is part of the «Excellence in…

The survey is part of the «Excellence in Virtual Education» (EVE) project undertaken by the Three Amigos¹, three professors at several major universities, and four of their students². The goal of the EVE project is to develop a virtual educational experience that is better than that found in classrooms on campus. A critical initial step was to «learn from the learners»—assessing student satisfaction with virtual classroom environments and, more importantly, performance and engagement levels compared with those in physical classrooms.

An astounding 1,000 global students from 89 universities from around the world expressed their thoughts regarding the past, present and future of virtual education. «We were overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and passion that students expressed in their responses,» said Hap Klopp, a Professor at Hult International Business School and founder and long-time CEO of The North Face.

The challenges of the new virtual medium and the rapidity of the changeover forced by the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a mere 35 percent of respondents saying they ‘liked’ the shift to virtual teaching, leaving a vast majority who did not like this transition. Many complained that they had problems staying engaged and that classes were too long for a virtual environment. Others mentioned that new tools and platforms were needed to improve virtual education. The student respondents also expressed their belief that virtual teaching is significantly different from in-class learning, and, therefore, traditional classroom lectures often do not effectively transfer to virtual environments.

The survey showed that, after the conversion to a virtual educational environment, out of the students who experienced a change:

79% reported lower overall performance and outcomes, and
59% reported lower test results.

When asked about what could be improved in virtual teaching, respondents made two strong suggestions that instructors everywhere should hear:

1. More interactions:

75% wanted more personal interaction with professors and fellow students. Respondents pointed out that it was very important to learn by sharing ideas, knowledge, opinions, points of view, and experiences. In their experience, virtual education does not measure up to physical classroom education, so far.

2. More class projects:

65% said that in-class projects, especially group projects, were very valuable in virtual classes to recapture some of the vitality and socialization of the physical classroom.

The EVE survey was constructed as a combination of multiple choice and open-ended questions. Based on insights conveyed in the 1,000 responses received, a second survey (V2) has been produced to provide more definitive and comprehensive definition of the overall elements needed to achieve the EVE projects goal of making virtual teaching better than in-class, on-campus teaching. V2 is being sent to a wider group of educational stakeholders in virtual teaching—university students, as well as professors and administrators, for the purpose of expanding on the points raised in the initial survey. It is written in six languages for recipients in North America, Latin America, and Europe. The EVE Project Team is collecting 10,000 additional responses via version 2 of the survey to obtain the requisite input to finalize the study.

If interested in seeing the results of the V2 survey and the broader results of the EVE study when completed, click here to leave your name, email address, and your school affiliation. In addition to a summary of the responses, the EVE study will identify some of the best teaching methodologies and pedagogical practices for virtual teaching. Moreover, it will provide insights into some of the potential platforms, tools, methodologies, and technologies currently being piloted by the Three Amigos at Hult International Business School, San Francisco, California.

For additional information, contact: Paola Ramos: paola@amigos-3.com
Visit the Three Amigos website here.

¹The Three Amigos are comprised of Hap Klopp, Carlos Baradello, and Paul Campbell, who presently co-teach at Hult International University in San Francisco, California. They have been co-teaching together in the areas of Global Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Disruptive Innovations, and others for more than 7 years at both the graduate and undergraduate levels at various global universities.

² The EVE Project Team is comprised of the Three Amigos and 4 business students at Hult International Business School (Paola Ramos, Francesco De Conto, Gabriela Rocha, Marwen Madani).

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Workable announces release of New World of Work survey report

BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Workable, the world’s leading hiring platform, released its New World of Work survey report. The report focused on the changes in the work environment, the…

«Whether it’s a catalyst or the direct cause, COVID-19 is pushing us towards a new world of working and living,» said Workable CEO Nikos Moraitakis. «What that will look like, and when it’ll happen, we’re not entirely sure yet. But this study will push the conversation as we work towards a new and very different future.»

A total of 356 business and HR leaders from numerous industries completed the 30-question survey.

Major findings include:

Remote work is the big paradigm shift
Tech adoption is the top priority when shifting to remote
Employee engagement and remote hiring/onboarding are major concerns going forward

Additional insights include:

The spread of COVID-19 forced 62.6% of businesses to move fully to a remote-first environment. Another 32.3% moved part of their operations to remote.
56.5% plan to make remote permanent for some of their workforce going forward.
68% of those going remote did it without disruption because they had technology in place. And 46.1% will prioritize tech when going remote in future.
7 in 10 education workers said they could go remote – but technology isn’t in place for it.
Candidate engagement/evaluation/onboarding will be major pain points, more so in remote.
Executives worry more about productivity while employees are more concerned about engagement.

Even in the open-ended answers, there was no clear solution to navigate this new world of work. It presents fresh challenges that require a new way of thinking.

In short, COVID-19 is forcing us to evolve. We now must figure out how to do it. Nikos outlines his thoughts here.

Background:

Workable is the world’s leading hiring platform. Since 2012, more than 20,000 employers worldwide have used Workable’s recruitment tools, processes, and automation to hire over 1 million candidates. Backed by award-winning customer support, Workable is headquartered in Boston, with offices in Athens and London.

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Jernigan Capital Merger Investigation: Halper Sadeh LLP Announces Investigation Into Whether The Sale Of Jernigan Capital, Inc. Is Fair To Shareholders; Investors Are Encouraged To Contact The Firm

NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Halper Sadeh LLP, a global investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of Jernigan Capital, Inc. (NYSE: JCAP) to an affiliate of NexPoint Advisors, L.P. («NexPoint») is fair to Jernigan Capital shareholders. On behalf of Jernigan Capital shareholders, Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits.

If you are a Jernigan Capital shareholder and would like to discuss your legal rights and options, please visit Jernigan Capital Merger :or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.

The investigation concerns whether Jernigan Capital and its board of directors violated the federal securities laws and/or breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders by failing to: (1) obtain the best possible consideration for Jernigan Capital shareholders; (2) determine whether NexPoint is underpaying for Jernigan Capital; and (3) disclose all material information necessary for Jernigan Capital shareholders to adequately assess and value the proposed transaction.

If you are a Jernigan Capital shareholder and would like to discuss your legal rights and options, please visit https://halpersadeh.com/actions/jernigan-capital-inc-stock-merger-jcap-nexpoint/ :or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.

Halper Sadeh LLP represents investors all over the world who have fallen victim to securities fraud and corporate misconduct. Our attorneys have been instrumental in implementing corporate reforms and recovering millions of dollars on behalf of defrauded investors.

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Delta Care Rx Announces New Tool To Help Hospices Comply with Upcoming Changes to Hospice Election Statement

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Care Rx, one of the nation’s leading and innovative pharmacy benefit management companies exclusively serving hospice and serious illness providers, today announced the accelerated roll out of a new tool to ensure hospices can comply with upcoming changes to the Hospice Election Statement that are scheduled to go into effect October 1.

«The last thing hospices need in the middle of a pandemic is more change and new…

«The last thing hospices need in the middle of a pandemic is more change and new requirements, but that’s what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has scheduled when it rolls out these new mandates,» said Delta Care CEO Mary Mihalyo, PharmD, BCPS. With these changes, Medicare beneficiaries will be able to request a detailed addendum to their hospice election statement that must include a written list and a rationale for every condition, item, drug or service that the hospice provider has determined to be unrelated to the beneficiary’s terminal illness and related conditions.

«This change will place a premium on hospice providers effectively managing de-prescribing at time of admission, including communicating clearly and effectively with patients and their caregivers,» added Wayne H. Grant, PharmD, RPh, MBA, the newly appointed National Clinical Innovation Officer for Delta Care.

CMS is mandating these changes out of a concern that hospice beneficiaries may not be fully informed at the time of admission or throughout their hospice stay of the items, services and drugs the hospice has determined to be unrelated to their terminal illness and related conditions and therefore not covered under the Medicare Hospice Benefit.

Delta Care’s solution—an electronic CMS Addendum Tool (eCAT™)—will enable hospice providers to manage this change easily and effectively. Delta Care is building the tool as an optional add-on to its existing On-Demand Pharmacist Services (ODPS). Through ODPS, Delta Care pharmacists consult in real time with a hospice provider’s admissions and onboarding clinicians during each hospice admission.

The Delta Care ODPS, also commonly known as Delta Care’s back-pocket-pharmacist-solution, provides 24/7/365 support for clinical decision-making, cost control and quality outcomes thanks to a team of dedicated hospice pharmacists who offer immediate therapeutic consultation with every call from hospice clinicians at the patient’s bedside.

In addition, Delta Care has posted a free one-hour on-line seminar on the changes to the hospice election statement and addendum, offering one no-cost continuing education credit for participants through its Delta Campus educational portal.

About Delta Care Rx

Delta Care Rx (www.deltacarerx.com) transforms and improves the hospice pharmacy sector through business transparency, innovation, extreme customer service, and the maintenance of vital community-pharmacy relationships. As a pharmacist-owned, privately held provider, Delta Care sets the industry benchmark for pharmacy benefit management, mail order pharmacy options, on-demand pharmacist services and hospice-tailored electronic prescribing. In addition, Delta Care offers electronic tools, including cutting-edge telehealth technology, to improve the quality of patient care and simplify essential workflow and ordering processes within hospice settings.

Amanda Kummins
Delta Care Rx
800.335.8219

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