March, 2015

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The Board of Directors' Role in the Hospice QAPI Program

Hospice Advantage Solutions

The goal of this article is to highlight the important role that the Board of Directors has in a hospice QAPI program. Hospice QAPI is a detailed, overarching organizational program for the agency’s clinical and operational activities. The goal of this article is to highlight the important role that the Board of Directors has in a hospice QAPI program.

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Existential and Psycho-Spiritual Distress: Relief is Possible

Journey With Deanna

In hospice, we expect people are going to be dealing with their mortality and that there will be suffering in this. Many people find meaning in this struggle. Some simply suffer. We offer anti-psychotic medications, benzodiazapines and anti-depressants and we try all kinds of non-medicinal ways to address this. And, we have a drug, still out of reach, that with just one dose, has been shown to alleviate this suffering.

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The Art of Dying ~ The Art of Living. A Talk with Ralph White.

Journey With Deanna

The Art of Dying V Conference. NYC. April 24 - 26, 2015. This conference is a thinking person's delight in exploring our dying. Today's podcast focuses on the man behind this and other powerful gatherings around the world such as the Esoteric Quests. A prolific writer and thought leader, Ralph is a guiding force in the worldwide consciousness movement.

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End of Life Doulas: Perfect Palliative Companions

Journey With Deanna

A doula is a beautiful word and concept. It reminds me so much of palliative care, a premier type of holistic service and support. Not just physical, not just emotional, not just the person who is ill but the whole family.these are so many of the qualities of the doula. This episode is all about doulas at the end of life and how we may use them in the time period prior to hospice.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Young and Beautiful and Grieving

Journey With Deanna

Brandie Bradley is the second person I have interviewed in my series of talking to Americans (who are not working in healthcare) about their experiences with illness through bereavement. A Native of Louisiana, Brandie presently lives in Austin Texas and is a mother of 2 boys, 5 and 2. Just 22, her journey handling the suicide of her mother is amazing.

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A Wonderful Journey Serving Through Hospice

Journey With Deanna

Penny Davis, author of the book "PJ's, Pearls and Fishing Poles"will talk about hospice, her journey serving at literally every level and share some insights of her career. Her book is all about hospice and how hospice is all about living. You can find Penny HERE. End of Life Care Certificate Program Learn.Create.Serve.

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