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USF Unveils Palliative Care Certificate Program for Nurses

Hospice News

The program is designed to help nurses pass the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) exam. End-of-life care is a critical part of our practice as nurses,” said Usha Menon, senior associate vice president of USF Health and dean of the College of Nursing, in a statement.

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Breaking the Silence: The Mounting Need for Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Breaking down the barriers to stronger trauma-informed end-of-life care requires heightened awareness, legislative action and improved care delivery approaches. Counterpoints and legalities Hospices have taken greater steps toward improved trauma-informed end-of-life care.

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Ep. 27 - Racial and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care

HPNA podcast

In this episode, we welcome Amisha Parekh de Campos, PhD, MPH, RN, CHPN to the show where she speaks on the research that she is conducting surrounding people of color in end-of-life care. She is a Robert Wood Johnson, Future of Nursing Scholar (2017-2020) and Jonas Scholar for Chronic Health (2017-2020).

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Key Research Trends: State CON Laws, Dementia Patient Trajectories Reshaping Hospice

Hospice News

Data are reshaping the health care space, and hospice is no exception. Data has played a large role in the ability to gauge the impact of end-of life care. Hospice providers have needed a window into access and utilization, as well as how lawmakers are shaping policies around health care.

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The State of the Hospice Nursing Workforce 

Hospice News

A common misconception detering nursing students from entering the hospice workforce sooner in their careers is that they will lose out on important experiences in the acute care landscape, according to Nancy Dias, associate professor East Carolina University in North Carolina’s College of Nursing.

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Researchers Uncover Widespread Disparities Affecting Rural Hospice Caregivers

Hospice News

Rural caregivers are more vulnerable to adverse emotional health impacts than others due to their remote locations, researcher Arienne Patano, PhD student at Michigan State University, said at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Annual Assembly.

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Agape Care Names New Palliative Medical Director; Silverado Taps New Sales VP

Hospice News

“With her leadership and passion for palliative care, we’ll be able to offer even more comprehensive support for palliative patients, their families, and our team members.” Palak Patel as its new medical director and Stacy Kreger as a nurse practitioner. She is based in Charleston, South Carolina.