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New Studies Guide Timing of End-of-Life Care Conversations

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The hospital’s nursing staff used this trigger system to assess patients’ eligibility for palliative care and tracked the outcomes as part of a multidisciplinary study. If patients met even one of the triggers, care teams flagged them for a palliative consultation. The bulk of these (223) occurred within the first month.

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

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The biggest challenge is understanding how cannabis laws in particular apply to pain and symptom management in end-of-life care, according to Jennifer Moore Ballentine, CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. Providers toeing lines between local and national laws, she said.

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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

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Hospice News explores the issues garnering growing attention in end-of-life care delivery in seven of this years hidden gem stories. The opportunity to provide person-centered care is key to attracting and keeping new hospice clinicians, but can be easier said than done, according to industry veterans.

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The ‘Paradigm Shift’ of Hospice Service Diversification

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Some hospices have delved deeper into service diversification to improve timely access and expand their patient reach, while others remain focused on end-of-life care delivery. The San Antonio, Texas-headquartered company provides hospice, home health, veterans services, assisted living and skilled nursing services.

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Under the Radar Challenges for Hospice Nurses

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Hospice leaders may have a narrow view around the hidden daily challenges experienced by nurses both at the bedside and operationally. More providers are peeling back the layers of the largest nursing workforce obstacles to strengthen their retention strategies. Hidden nursing challenges More than 1.5 An estimated 82.13

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The Problematic State of Health Equity in Hospice

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That opportunity is there and something we have to solve for, whether in physician or nursing training. Community collaborations are a significant part of reaching patients upstream in their illness trajectories so that they have a fuller understanding about their end-of-life care options, she added.

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Using a Hospice Data ‘Toolbox’ to Tune Up Health Equity

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Chuang is also a researcher who focuses on community-based end-of-life care and equity topics. CBPR practices allow hospices to ask deeper questions beyond patient and family health care experiences, such as their values, beliefs and daily challenges.

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