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SCAN Group Invests in Guaranteed’s ‘Inclusive’ Hospice Technology Services

Hospice News

The hospice provider has plans on the horizon to extend its geographic reach in the state as well as in Pennsylvania. Guaranteed’s technology platform connects patients and family members to palliative and hospice nurses, social workers, spiritual coordinators and other interdisciplinary staff.

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

Its technology platform connects patients and family members to palliative and hospice nurses, social workers, spiritual coordinators and other interdisciplinary staff. Hospice Care of the Lowcountry provides end-of-life and palliative care to two counties in South Carolina.

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Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

“It’s about education and support in recognizing the role that trauma plays and adopting practices and policies in the world of hospice and palliative care. We have a duty to look out for this in anyone, a social worker, physician, nurse or patient. Snyder previously served as a hospice nurse for 23 years.

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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

The focus of hospice is to help each person to live out their remaining days with peace, comfort and dignity and comfort care is aimed at ensuring a patient maintains quality of life and that all symptoms are managed. The physician will oversee all care while on hospice. Nursing Care And Symptom Management. Physical Support.

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Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: A Guide for New Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

As a hospice nurse, a challenging and unavoidable aspect of your role is navigating end-of-life conversations. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of these conversations and some key strategies to help new hospice nurses. It’s not always easy to know what to say or how much to say.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

Nursing is a second career for Derek J. Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. In 2020 Flores was a featured guest on the TV Show, The Doctors , sharing his expertise on end-of-life hospice care. Meet Derek Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, and hospice nurse in Colorado.

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Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

However, inpatient hospice facilities, hospitals, and some nursing homes also provide services. Social workers can address financial issues and access additional support services. Hospice care prioritizes your comfort, dignity, and wishes — and can help you and your family cope better during this time.

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