Hospice News

AUGUST 4, 2023

The hospital sought hospice licensure in the certificate of need state after Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) halted services last October, citing high staffing costs and insufficient nursing resources. We still just have one nurse trained right now,” Stout said during a board meeting. They have to be on-call 24/7.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

As a nurse, when your patient dies, you might be thinking now what should I do? I was busy doing other tasks like the new nurse I was.). She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. My charge nurse was also amazing. While nearly 80% of people say they want to die at home , only 20% do. But I digress!

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1-800-HOSPICE

JANUARY 18, 2022

More and more people are choosing to die at home. However, by 2017, home surpassed hospitals, nursing homes, and every other place as the most common place of death. Additionally, Medicare pays 100% for home hospice with no copays or deductibles. Nurses teach how to support the dying family member.

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

An interdisciplinary team is assembled for each patient and it typically includes the attending physician, a Registered Nurse (RN) case manager, home health aide, social worker, and a chaplain. The RN case manager will set up regular nursing visits at the patient’s home and will provide the bulk of the medical care.

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 16, 2023

While palliative care can be offered in the home, palliative care is commonly offered as a part of a comprehensive care program, alongside medical care, in an extended healthcare facility or nursing home.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Unfortunately, it will also interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and bathing. The hospice team may consist of an attending physician, an RN case manager, a home health aide, a chaplain, and a social worker. What Causes Dementia? It also provides grief support.

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