Minority Nurse
MARCH 19, 2025
I became a social worker to help people, and nursing offered a more direct way to do it. As a social worker in the Bronx, I mentored kids struggling with family or school issues. That’s not something I could have done as a social worker or as a staff nurse. I can be a nurse on my terms.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
If you were to write a book about hospice in 2023, what would you call it? To help answer that question, Hospice News asked the CEOs of eight providers how they would title a book about the state of the field today. The consistent themes could be summed up as change, challenges and mission.
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Hospice 101
APRIL 11, 2020
Hospice Social Workers, Hospice Chaplains and even Hospice Aides are now being asked to work from home, calling in and checking on patients via phone, while many hospices are even laying off team members. No-Visitor policies are in effect throughout the United States to prevent the spread of COVID19.
The Bucket-List Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2022
And Kristy, our social worker, was busy with a few surprises. Junann brought a book she made for the ceremony so that Jerry, who can’t hear well, could read and follow along. Stephanie, the hospice nurse, made sure Jerry felt up to the ceremony. We didn’t want them to go to any trouble.
Hearts for Hospice & Home Health
DECEMBER 22, 2020
5 ways to relieve isolation and loneliness After assessing and finding that your patient is suffering from social isolation, consult with their caregivers and healthcare team —specifically the agency’s social worker—to find ways to relieve their isolation. Listen to what they have to say.
GeriPal
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
In day-to-day practice, It’s hard to imagine providing excellent hospice or palliative care services without access to a team social worker. But are we really taking full advantage of ALL social workers have to offer our field? I don’t know if this person was a social worker or not. Barbara: Yay.
Home Care Pulse
JUNE 20, 2023
If you could write a book on how to obtain and maintain referral sources , could you do it? 1. Their social worker calls with four new referrals to begin hospice services. Take a deep breath, respect the social worker who must have reasons behind their expressed needs and wants, and dig deeper.
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