Hospice News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Since 2020, the company has been beleaguered by the staffing shortage, reduced lengths of stay, and disruption in skilled nursing, senior housing, and to some extent acute-care referrals. This is the first significant expansion of our clinical workforce and related patient capacity since the pandemic began in early 2020.”.

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Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2022

Volunteers, social workers, chaplains and bereavement counselors also make up the center’s staff. Francis, the organization rebranded in 2020 to reflect its expanded scope of community-based services in an area with a growing need for serious illness and end-of-life care. Formerly Hospice of St.

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Hospice News

MAY 31, 2023

Additional palliative team members included Kim Danforth, a licensed social worker, and Brooke Simmons as its new medical assistant. The Pine Tree State had the highest volume of seniors compared to any other state across the country in 2020, outranking only Florida and Vermont that year at 21.2% Census Bureau.

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Hospice News

MAY 30, 2023

Hospice aides reported “episodic symptoms” of burnout that were largely driven by workload challenges and administrative demands in a 2020 study from the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Participants included hospice aides, social workers, nurses, clinicians, chaplains and other staff.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This is according to Amber Ash, pediatric hospice and palliative care social worker at Ohio-based Hospice of the Western Reserve. Researchers examined end-of-life outcomes among seniors in a national Health and Retirement Study from 2006 to 2020.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

These staffing woes have long plagued the hospice industry, but have only worsened since COVID-19 hit the United States in 2020. Roughly 18% of health care workers have left their jobs during the pandemic, while 31% have considered leaving the field altogether, according to a nationwide 2021 Morning Consult survey.

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Hospice News

APRIL 27, 2023

Like many providers, VITAS has traversed some rough terrain since the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020. The company expected the program to bring in roughly 25 new health care workers each month during 2023 at an estimated cost of $40 million, which VITAS hopes to offset with increased volume as staffing gains drive up capacity.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Like many in the space, the hospice provider has been fighting an uphill battle against COVID headwinds to varying degrees since 2020, including a slower flow in their referral streams, falling lengths of stay, and a reduced average daily census during some quarters. VITAS is a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE).

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Hospice News

AUGUST 22, 2023

The program recently saw its second cohort of graduates, which included clinicians, social workers and chaplains who completed the year-long training program that focuses on a peer-based training approach in pediatric palliative care delivery. How has your program taken shape since that first discussion?

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Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2024

Phoenix Children’s palliative program began in 2009 and includes nine physicians, social workers, mental health therapists, child life specialists and bereavement support professionals. The organization’s pediatric palliative and hospice fellowship program launched in 2020.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Hospice and home health providers saw clinical turnover rise by 16% to 20% in 2020 compared to previous years, according to a study from BerryDunn. Hospices have seen rising turnover in recent years, with clinicians leaving the industry in higher volumes during the pandemic. Other disciplines have also seen high rates of loss.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

million people worldwide who need palliative care actually receive these services, according to a separate 2020 WHO report. Payment streams lack what’s needed to support the palliative workforce of clinicians, social workers and spiritual care providers. Only 14% of an estimated 56.8

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

McDonald graduated in 2020 from HopeHealth’s hospice and palliative medicine fellowship program. That is the most important thing as we think about the need for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, social workers and case managers.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2023

My last company, Apixio, we sold in 2020. As my fourth company or health care startup, [Vynca’s] is more of a tech-enabled clinical services company. The others that I’ve worked with are more data analytics-oriented.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Providers have reported shortages among social workers and nonclinical staff as well. Between 2020 and 2023 policymakers introduced a slew of new regulations, a revamped survey process and developed a new Special Focus Program for hospices. Only LPNs and LVNs had higher rates, reaching 31.52% turnover and 25.12% for vacancies.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 12, 2022

million respectively in 2020 alone, according to a study published in The Lancet. Multiples in the hospice market reached upwards of 29x in 2020, which beat 2019’s record of 26x, reported PwC’s Health Research Institute. This is reflective of a wider trend as demand for behavioral health services continues to grow. million and 76.2

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Hospice News

JANUARY 3, 2024

The foundation, comprising 950 donor funds established by individuals, families and organizations, received an $8 million donation in December 2020 from billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott, ultimately enabling the formation of the hospital’s new program. “A A lot of it just felt like the universe coming together,” Nelson said.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

A state of stress Palliative professionals of all walks are navigating symptoms of burnout, including social workers, grief counselors, chaplains, physicians and nurses. During that time frame, workers reported low levels of well-being that indicated a higher potential risk of burnout.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 8, 2023

If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. For nearly a decade, stakeholders have sought passage of the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA). Beth Van Duyne Rep. Elected to the U.S.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2024

According to a 2020 study by the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, alarmingly high rates of stress and an extraordinarily high symptom burden among patients with cancer were identified, exceeding those previously benchmarked and on par with noncancer patients with post-traumatic stress disorder.

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Traditions Health

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

But you arent alone: The 2020 Caregiving in the U.S. A hospice care team at Traditions Health, for example, includes a social worker, bereavement coordinators, therapists, and other support providers. These professionals can talk with you about the feelings youre having and help you decide on the best path forward.

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NHPCO

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Telehealth extension: The legislation extends hospice telehealth flexibilities through the end of 2024, which were initially enacted as part of the CARES Act in 2020. There is no requirement for hospices to use MFTs or MHCs and a social worker is still required if needed under a patient’s plan of care.

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Pallimed

MARCH 22, 2021

by Vickie Leff ( @VickieLeff ) Another year, another study proving the value of the palliative care social worker. It surprises me that despite much research and team role development, palliative care team members may not be aware of the importance of the palliative care social worker. I was not the only one. Rosa et.al.,

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GeriPal

JANUARY 12, 2023

And ACE units in general take a typical multidisciplinary hospital unit that has all the different team members, so doctors, nurses, social workers, dieticians, pharmacists, chaplains, patient care technicians, others I’m leaving out. Eric: So can I ask also, Stephanie, you did this survey fall of 2020.

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Nurse.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Data from the 2020 American Community Survey, an analysis from the U.S. Nurses and social workers interact with families. With this trend has come a growing demand for bilingual nurses. Nurses who are fluent in at least two languages can help reduce health disparities, enhance patient outcomes, and bridge gaps in communication.

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Minority Nurse

AUGUST 6, 2024

They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers , to provide comprehensive care to patients. They often collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers.

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AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative)

JULY 18, 2024

I wrote to her in March of 2020 when I was a fellow and thinking about my life in program administration. I wouldn’t have been able to engage in any of this national work without the local support of Lauren King, social worker and dear friend. Who has most influenced your work and how have they shaped your contributions?

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Hope Hospice

MAY 15, 2020

For immediate release: May 11, 2020. Panelists: Veronica Martin, MSW, ASW, Hope Hospice Supervisor of Medical Social Workers. Hope Hospice Media Contact: Kendra Strey , cell) 925-997-0873. Join us for our free series of town hall discussions, featuring a panel of Hope’s experts, on issues that matter to you right now.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 21, 2023

Better quality of life A 2020 study shows that when people receive home health care, they increase their physical activity and are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital. To find home care services that fit your budget, consider the duration and frequency of care and the tasks you need help with.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 23, 2023

According to the 2020 Census , more than 55 million people aged 65 and older live in America today, and those numbers will grow in the coming years. A hospice care team includes a hospice volunteer, registered nurse, social worker, home health aide, and chaplain. population.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Home care and hospice workers include nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, and volunteers who offer compassionate and personalized care to those who need it most. Census Bureau, the population of people aged 65 and older is expected to grow from 56 million in 2020 to 94 million in 2060. According to the U.S.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Home care and hospice workers include nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, and volunteers who offer compassionate and personalized care to those who need it most. Census Bureau, the population of people aged 65 and older is expected to grow from 56 million in 2020 to 94 million in 2060. According to the U.S.

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Freedom Home Care and Medical Staffing

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Home care and hospice workers include nurses, therapists, social workers, aides, and volunteers who offer compassionate and personalized care to those who need it most. Census Bureau, the population of people aged 65 and older is expected to grow from 56 million in 2020 to 94 million in 2060. According to the U.S.

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GeriPal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Either different populations, telehealth versus in person physician NP versus physician social worker. But what about the social workers and the chaplains? So those social workers were involved. How important is it that we dissect all of these different ways we can deliver palliative care?

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GeriPal

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary Transcript Summary In a JAMA 2020 systematic review of palliative care for non-cancer serious illness, Kieran Quinn found many positives, as we discussed on our podcast and in our editorial. And then, you chose for the intervention to include a nurse and a social worker. Big randomized control study that came out.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The house was slated to launch in the fall of 2020, with construction halting due to financial constraints. Nurses, volunteers, social workers, chaplains and aides affiliated with Mitchell House will provide additional support.

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Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2023

Researchers analyzed 2020 claims data to identify associations between SIA utilization and hospice Medicare beneficiaries’ characteristics such as site of service, level of care and length of stay, among others. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced SIA in 2016.

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