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Phoenix Children’s Palliative Chief: Shift the Culture in Health Care

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The Phoenix Children’s palliative care program was launched in 2009. Shaw’s large staff includes eight board-certified doctors, an advanced nurse practitioner, a social worker, a mental health therapist, a bereavement coordinator, a bereavement counselor, a psychologist, a nurse coordinator and a medical assistant.

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St. Croix Hospice Leverages Predictive Analytics to Boost Quality

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“What we found with this tool is that we could transition patients in need quicker, identify declines faster and get the appropriate team members there to be with them in a timely fashion, especially during those last and important days of care.” Established in 2009, St.

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Agape Care’s New M&A VP, New CEO Takes Helm at Community Hospice

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“I am really excited about the strong sense of culture and pride in the care that Mission provides,” said VanOosten in an announcement. I look forward to engaging our talented medical staff to lead the industry in providing end-of-life care.”.

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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

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Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

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It was started by a social worker who really saw some gaps in care with those at end-of-life, particularly those with chronic long-term illness, having important conversations. We do conversations on goals of care and advanced care planning as well. What the social workers are … Eric: Yeah.