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Shoring Up the Next Generation of Hospice Chaplains

Hospice News

More professionals from a wider range of interfaith groups are entering the field, according to Shana Sullivan, bereavement coordinator of Texas-based Heart to Heart Hospice. Couzens most recently served as hospice executive director of Hartford Healthcare at Home, part of The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG).

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Hospices Navigating a New World of Quality

Hospice News

DBA Hope HealthCare Services. The hospice provider has a triage 24/7 call line for patients and caregivers to connect with clinical and social worker teams. Florida-based Hope HealthCare is an affiliate of the nonprofit Chapters Health System. Timely access to support is essential to good outcomes, she said.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

He most recently served as hospice executive director of Hartford Healthcare at Home, part of The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG). Elizabeth Healthcare and Trustbridge prior to its affiliation with Empath Health. In addition to his new role at Mahogany, Couzens is the lead pastor at Inspirational Bible Church.

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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

The POC includes information about needed medications, services, medical supplies, and equipment, and outlines a schedule of visits from the doctor, nurse, medical social worker, home health aide, chaplain, and volunteers. As a guide for care, the POC is regularly reviewed and can be adjusted at any time. Enacting an advance directive.

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Several Large Hospice Providers See Leadership Transitions

Hospice News

Empath Health offers hospice, home health, palliative care, bereavement support, adult day services, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) programs, and primary, elderly and geriatric care. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii. The nonprofit organization has grown into one of the largest hospice providers in the nation.

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New Hospice Locations Unveiled in 2 States as Others Close

Hospice News

VITAS Widens Footprint in Texas Florida-based VITAS Healthcare is opening two new administrative offices in central Texas in response to rising demand for hospice care. The company is currently in the process of hiring new registered nurses, hospice aides/CNAs, social workers, patient care secretaries, chaplains and community representatives.

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Understanding the Hospice Admissions Process

Traditions Health

Your healthcare team will use an extensive evaluation process to determine whether you or your loved one are medically eligible for hospice care. Continuous home care provides a healthcare provider for 8-24 hours per day. Of course, every patient is unique. Continuous home care is short-term in nature.

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