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Heart Failure Bundle

A focused CarePlanCompass™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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Item ID bndl025

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A focused CarePlanCompass™ support resource designed to improve clarity, follow-through, and next-step confidence.

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This bundle includes the following companions, guidance resources, and workbook tools from the bundle matrix.

acd025 Heart Failure Companion
acd027 Sleep & Energy Recovery Companion
dcm001 Condition Overview & What to Expect
hmb002 Self-Management Toolkit
mwp002 Sleep Hygiene
dcm005 Flare-Up Action Plan
hmb005 Medication Tracking
hmb004 My Meals & Fluids Planner
inj001 Ergonomics & Movement Safety
mwp012 Resilience Builder
kpd002 Daily Health Journal
kpd005 Healthy Habits Journal
kpd010 Sleep Reset Workbook
kpd019 Small Habits, Better Days
kpd014 Navigating Tough Days Workbook

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