Hospice News

AUGUST 23, 2022

I think the last area that’s been important to us to recruit outside of our physicians, and our nurse practitioners have been in our palliative medicine area and our primary care practice. I have people who say, “I love that model, but I don’t want a chaplain, I just want a nurse and a social worker.”.

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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

Nikki Davis: I’m a nurse practitioner and have been working in geriatrics and palliative care for about 21 years now. I have spent about 11 years total with Optum and then worked with Aspire, but now I’m currently working with Contessa and Amedisys to help support palliative care at home programs.

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Hospice News

APRIL 4, 2024

It can also be more difficult to address social determinants of health needs and provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) with caregiver support lagging among rural populations, providers noted. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are essential in covering the gap in providers in rural communities,” Hoover said.

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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Any nurse entering the field, no matter how prepared or well trained, will do their best to learn about the realities of caring for others on the job. As a young nurse, I suddenly saw many patients developing complex and difficult-to-manage illnesses. Soon, we would give this disease a name: HIV/AIDs.

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Traditions Health

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

A Look at Hospice Care at Home for Cancer Patients The Role of Hospice Care at Home Hospice care is a type of care based on the philosophy that comprehensive care for seriously ill patients should attend to more than just their physical symptoms, and instead, focus on all their holistic needs.

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Traditions Health

AUGUST 7, 2023

At its core, home health care is simply a way for us to help people stay safely in their home while managing their health. And that means your home health team could include home health aides , skilled nurses , physical therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists or medical social workers.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Furthermore, we also developed certifications of the people who run the programs in the house, career-specific certifications for hospice operations, home health operations, health care sales, and even ongoing coaching and support. What is age-friendly care, and why is it important now? What’s the job at hand?

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Traditions Health

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Most people choose to get hospice care at home. However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. Social workers can address financial issues and access additional support services. They also train your primary caregiver to assist you and give medicine.

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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 7, 2022

Check with your Hospice Nurse to ensure your family receives the proper information prior to calling 911. It can happen for up to 5 days at a time and it is possible to receive respite care more than once on occasion. The care may take place in a hospital or other covered facility. Hospice Care Is Provided At A Patient’s Home.

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AT Home Care & Hospice

MAY 23, 2023

Hospice services can be delivered in the home so individuals can live their last days with respect, peace, and dignity in familiar surroundings. A hospice care team includes a hospice volunteer, registered nurse, social worker, home health aide, and chaplain.

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Home Care Pulse

AUGUST 11, 2022

98% of agencies were negatively impacted by care staff shortages last year, meaning only 2% of providers are confident that they have adequate staff to run their agency—the worst it’s been in 3 years. In the last two years alone, more than 6/10 nurses have changed jobs.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There are so many things that need to be addressed to improve quality and access to pediatric palliative and hospice care. There is a great unmet need for supportive care at home. There is a great unmet need for supportive care at home,” Leonard said. Even fewer are trained in pediatric palliative care.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 28, 2022

Hospice care is a type of medical care that focuses on providing comfort and support to people who are terminally ill. Hospice care can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and even in patients’ homes. What does home hospice care entail? Flexibility.

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Shining Light Hospice

JANUARY 6, 2022

The hospice team typically includes a Physician, Nurses, Aides, Social Worker, and a Chaplain. Patients and their families may decide to stop pursuing curative treatment and wish to continue comfort care only and will elect to receive hospice benefits. Care At Home. Contact us today for further information.

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GeriPal

JULY 25, 2024

Next, we talk with James Deardorff about whether we can accurately predict nursing home level of care in community-dwelling older adults with dementia. Alex 16:46 On time to nursing, needing nursing home level of care. AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s) ™. And the third one on prognostic alignment.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 6, 2025

The trend has limited access to hospice services among an already underserved population while also raising concerns around quality and trust in equitable care delivery, according to a recent study. Ensuring access to high-quality hospice and home care in rural communities is critical, Landers said in a statement.

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