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Integrating Social Determinants Into Palliative Care

Hospice News

Dr. Darren Schulte, Dr. Tracy Romanello and Dr. Cameron Muir at the Hospice News ELEVATE event. Challenges abound Having a sufficiently trained workforce is just the tip of the iceberg when considering the integration of social determinants of health within a palliative program, Romanello indicated. Photo by TBAR Productions.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

Ohio is among the top 10 states for hospice utilization, but for some populations that rate has not gone up. A dire need exists to be able to better support physicians, hospital discharge planners and social workers on culturally relevant approaches to care at home and having end-of-life conversations with minority families and patients.

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Patient, Staff Satisfaction Biggest ROIs of Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

The ability to build a trusting relationship with patients and their families is a key skill set for any hospice professional to possess, but one that takes on a profoundly different meaning when caring for survivors of abuse, violence and trauma. The reward for our patients and care team is priceless.”

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Hospices Strategize Sustainable Growth for Veteran Programs

Hospice News

Hospices often turn to philanthropic support and community partners to help fund their veteran programs in the face of lagging reimbursement for these services, he said. I think that’s a challenge that a lot of hospices run into.” So if they see a social worker coming in, they may not be receptive.

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New Hospice Locations Unveiled in 2 States as Others Close

Hospice News

New hospice locations have opened up across the country amid program closures. VITAS Widens Footprint in Texas Florida-based VITAS Healthcare is opening two new administrative offices in central Texas in response to rising demand for hospice care. Set to open in late June, the Chemed Corp.

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The Line Between Passion and Profession in Nursing is Thin. Here’s How I Walk it as an On-demand Nurse

Minority Nurse

I became a social worker to help people, and nursing offered a more direct way to do it. As a social worker in the Bronx, I mentored kids struggling with family or school issues. That level of flexibility and independence was a blessing when my brother was in hospice care.

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A Special Birthday

The Bucket-List Blog

When Mr. George Poynter entered home hospice care six months ago, he and his family did not expect to see his 86 th birthday. But, as is often the case, his condition improved after coming home, where he felt most comfortable, and receiving expert care from an interdisciplinary team.