Traditions Health
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
Some consider hospice aides, who make it their life’s work to care for people who are dying, a rare breed. Yet most hospice aides will tell you it’s a calling — one they’re honored to answer. In most cases, hospice aides visit patients once to a few times a week, ensuring all their needs are met.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
In hospice, clinicians in the field have the closest relationships with patients and families, giving them direct insight into their needs and the challenge of providing care when many operators are understaffed. Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora entered the palliative care field nearly 20 years ago as a hospice aide.
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Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 26, 2022
For instance, the nurse documents that the patient is totally bed-bound (PPS 30%) but the hospice aide states the patient uses a walker. Another issue that can occur is with the hospice aide care plan. For example, you enter an order and care plan for showers, but the aide documents a bed bath was given.
1-800-HOSPICE
JANUARY 18, 2022
What’s more, hospice agencies often provide aides and volunteers for more direct support. Hospice aides can help with hands-on tasks such as bathing, dressing, and skin care. 24/7 On-call Hospice Nurse. This type of support increases caregiver confidence, which in itself can reduce caregiver fatigue.
Hospice 101
JUNE 19, 2020
Home Health Aides enter hospice patients’ homes, without hesitation, at the most intimate and fragile moments to care for dying patients. Their hands don’t just touch the body of each patient, their hands can touch souls.
Hospice Nurse Hero
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. Notified hospice IDG of patient’s death. Ultimately, when the patient died, she taught me how to perform post-mortem care. She was so compassionate and took her time with me and the family. Most of all, I remember how respectful she was to the patient. My charge nurse was also amazing.
Hospice Nurse Hero
AUGUST 21, 2022
An example of this could be that your hospice aide has requested a change in diaper size for the patient. These are all items that can support hospice recertification. Bathing patient now requires two individuals due to heightened agitation. Let me start by saying that all changes that show decline is important.
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