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Understanding the Hospice Admissions Process

Traditions Health

Because hospice is for terminally ill patients, it can be difficult to talk about for yourself or your loved one. Traditions Health understands how stressful it can be to opt for end-of-life care. Here is a guide to understanding the hospice admissions process. Why hospice care?

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NHPCO Statement: Debunking Hospice Myths Propagated by Recent News Story

NHPCO

In a recent comment letter , NHPCO included examples of hospital pressures on hospices and recommended that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) or its contractors “should publish specific and accessible guidance about the hospital mortality metric specifically for hospitals and hospices.”

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End-of-Life Care: Your Patient Has Died, Now What?

Hospice Nurse Hero

End-of-life care is intimate and unique for every patient. To make matters worse, I had never performed end-of-life care. (I Regardless of where your patient dies, these nursing tips can help you provide the best care to your patients and their families. Pronouncement During End-of-Life Care.