article thumbnail

Senators Baldwin and Capito Reintroduce PCHETA

Hospice News

have reintroduced the Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA), designed to bolster the field’s shrinking workforce with federal support. If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains.

article thumbnail

Senate Again Takes Up Hospice, Palliative Staffing Bill

Hospice News

If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. Access to high quality palliative and hospice care services is vital for patients and their families,” Capito said in a statement. “As

Palliate 264
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Community Hospice & Palliative Care Pediatric Program Doubles Nursing Workforce as Census Grows

Hospice News

The Community PedsCare program has an interdisciplinary staff of about 22 employees including a chaplain, social workers, child life specialists, music therapists and a respite program with registered nurses that provide care to families, among others.

article thumbnail

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. Hudson Valley Hospice offers services to more than 620 individuals across two New York counties that stretch along the Hudson River.

Hospice 260
article thumbnail

The High-Impact Role of Hospice Aides

Traditions Health

Yet most hospice aides will tell you it’s a calling — one they’re honored to answer. That’s because hospice and hospice aides help patients, and their loved ones, keep the focus where it belongs: spending time with the people who matter most. Traditions Health offers comprehensive, skilled hospice care services.

article thumbnail

Hospice and Breast Cancer

Traditions Health

Spiritual professionals can help you through: End-of-life discussions Journaling Meditation Prayer Practical needs and special services Home health aides can help with daily activities like bathing, eating, and getting dressed. Social workers can address financial issues and access additional support services.

Hospice 52
article thumbnail

A Look at Hospice Care at Home for Cancer Patients

Traditions Health

Hospice care services will take active steps to manage a patient’s symptoms allowing the patient to remain comfortable at home throughout the end of their life. To help, hospice care services train primary caregivers on appropriate ways that they can attend to the specific needs of the patient in the home.