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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

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The hospice chaplain shortage is reaching a tipping point. As they work to recruit and retain their chaplain labor force, hospices are contending with a barrage of issues that also can impact patient access. She told Hospice News that pay rates for chaplains are “woefully inadequate.”.

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Podcast #19: Saul Ebema, President, Hospice Chaplaincy

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Hospice News Reporter Holly Vossel sits down with Saul Ebema, president of Hospice Chaplaincy, to discuss ways that hospice chaplains can bridge gaps to underserved communities in this latest episode. The post Podcast #19: Saul Ebema, President, Hospice Chaplaincy appeared first on Hospice News.

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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

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Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. The hospice and palliative care provider also offers advance care planning and grief counseling services.