Hospice News
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The average age among patients of Northwestern Medicine HomeCare Physicians is about 82, according to Chiang, most of whom have multiple advanced or chronic illnesses. The program is in the process of hiring its first social worker as a part-time employee.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 19, 2022
1 Social Workers Leaving Hospice, Health Care in Record Numbers (July 11). One seldom-discussed aspect of this year’s pervasive labor shortage was the number of social workers who had left the field. Social workers cited a lack of employer engagement as a leading cause of burnout and turnover, sources told Hospice News.
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Hospice News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The Providence hospice workers include 130 registered nurses, social workers, and other staff who joined the National Union of Healthcare Workers (NUHW) in January 2023. Hospices that are affiliated with larger health systems, like Providence, may be more likely to see staff participate in labor unions.
Hospice News
MARCH 26, 2023
The bonus program includes a one-time retention payment ranging from $2,000 to $15,000 per employee for nurses, nurse managers, home health aides and social workers. The company expects the program to attract roughly 25 new health care workers each month during 2023 at an estimated cost of $40 million.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
Another is the company-wide integration of Homecare Homebase at Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH). This important outcome was achieved, in large part, for the long-term benefit of Homecare Homebase and establishing one set of standard practices and policies. In September, we eliminated approximately $6.5
Hospice News
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Close to 60% of nearly 330 hospice professionals indicated that their organizations planned to launch palliative care programs for the first time during 2023, according to Hospice News’ Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase. This marks a climb from 52% last year.
Hospice News
JULY 13, 2023
More than half (56%) of nearly 330 hospice professionals indicated that their organizations planned to launch palliative care programs for the first time during 2023 in this year’s Hospice News’ Industry Outlook Survey , prepared in collaboration with Homecare Homebase. This marks a climb from 52% last year.
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