Hospice News

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Families caring for seriously ill loved ones face systemic barriers that could threaten patients’ ability to receive care at home, including at the end of life. If a family can’t withstand these burdens, the patient may have to receive care in a facility to ensure their needs are met.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Contessa provides nurse practitioner managers, field staff, virtual care clinicians, data and analytics services, marketing and supplies, Dawn Black, clinical manager for palliative care at home at Contessa Health, said in a presentation at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Annual Leadership Conference in Denver.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 23, 2022

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.”. We say that we can skip and modify the care plan. It’s hospice, palliative medicine, primary care at home, and our grief support. So what do we do?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Though increased virtual health care access can help hospice providers reach patients upstream, the trend may be worsening disparities and outcomes among Asian American populations, according to Victoria Tsze, an outpatient hospice social worker at Tucson Medical Center (TMC) Hospice. This is compared to 51.6% of more than 2.1

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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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Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

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. That’s what Contessa was founded on and we’ve been able to expand on that for palliative care at home services.

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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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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. The hearing focused on the common access issues among rural populations. said during the hearing.

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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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Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Across the board, as the number of older adults receiving care at home grows, so will the need for nurses and caregivers specializing in home health, including nurses who understand the specific needs of individuals with HIV, which vary from person to person.

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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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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 28, 2022

Hospice care can be provided in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and even in patients’ homes. Hospice care is typically provided by a team of health care professionals that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. Flexibility. Cost-Effective.

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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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Shining Light Hospice

JUNE 7, 2022

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. Respite care services are arranged by your Hospice Provider. Typically the Hospice Nurse and Social Worker coordinate this.

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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. While this is great news, the average care staff turnover rate has stayed at a steady 65% for 3 years in a row.

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Shining Light Hospice

JANUARY 6, 2022

Hospice care is high quality, compassionate care by a dynamic team of professionals for patients with terminal illness. The hospice team typically includes a Physician, Nurses, Aides, Social Worker, and a Chaplain. Medications, spiritual care, and emotional support, are all targeted to alleviating discomfort.

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GeriPal

JULY 25, 2024

And we would hope that these estimates could help with future planning on when a time might be when you would need to either hire an extra caregiver, provide 24/7 level of care at home, or think about actually entering a nursing home. And so that was kind of our goal in this study. Eric 20:13 Yeah, that seems like a higher bar.

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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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