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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

Hospice News

Hospice chaplains are being asked to do more with less time and resources available, which can adversely affect the quality of spiritual care, according to Saul Ebema, president of Illinois-based Hospice Chaplaincy. More than 7,768 chaplains were employed by hospices nationwide in 2019, according to the Zippia report.

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Hospices Welcome Expanded Chaplain Services Codes, Seek Clarity on Applicability

Hospice News

“Demonstrating the use and scope of this role brings forth an opportunity to further educate the public of the many services our highly trained spiritual care team offers and validates the important work they are doing,” Moss told Hospice News in an email. This validation will also assist in bringing top talent into these roles.”

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