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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

Sometimes hospice patients live longer than six months. When this happens, you’ll want to use these tips to document the hospice recertification with ease. If you’ve worked long enough as a hospice nurse, then there’s a good chance you’ve had to chart a patient’s hospice recertification. How Hospice Benefit Periods Work.

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Hospice Care For ALS: Admission Eligibility & Criteria

Traditions Health

This review discusses when hospice care for ALS is recommended and when a patient with ALS is eligible for hospice. When Is An ALS Patient Eligible For Hospice Care? The following is an overview of what signs indicate a patient with ALS is ready and eligible for hospice care. What Are The Goals Of Hospice Care for ALS?

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

Hospice Nurse Hero

Hospice documentation is tedious and time-consuming. I’ve outlined simple tips to help you master the fundamentals of hospice documentation. Why Hospice Documentation Matters. First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Common Barriers to Hospice Documentation.

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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

Seasons Hospice

Hospice Care For Everyone Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. In this article, we will delve into the various services that hospice care offers to patients and their families.

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What Is The Role of Occupational Therapy in Senior Rehabilitation

Seasons Hospice

Occupational therapists work closely with interdisciplinary teams, including hospice and palliative care providers, to ensure that seniors receive comprehensive, compassionate care that aligns with their preferences and values during this challenging phase of life.

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Managing Urinary Symptoms and UTI’s in Older Adults

GeriPal

We also discuss Scott’s recently published paper in JAGS that showed that older men with lower urinary tract symptoms have increased risk of developing mobility and activities of daily living (ADL) limitations, perhaps due to greater frailty phenotype. . Chrissy: Hospice? Transcript. Eric: Welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Eric: Yeah.

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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

ProMedica Shutters Two Home Health Locations ProMedica is shuttering two home health and hospice programs in Ohio and Michigan. ProMedica began divesting its home health and hospice services earlier this year with the sale of Heartland Hospice and other assets to Gentiva. The closures will take effect in November.

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