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7 ‘Hidden Gem’ Hospice News Stories in 2024

Hospice News

Addus earlier this month closed a $350 million acquisition of Gentivas personal care business. Though Addus has focused on growing its personal care and home health services, hospice remains a pillar of its strategy. The company seeks to co-locate its three services in the markets it serves.

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Hospice Nurses Take a Holistic Approach to Dementia Care

Nurse.com

This can only be achieved if care teams, including hospice nurses, know the latest evidence-based strategies for dementia care. But hospice nurses also recognize the challenges these patients and their families face every day and are ready to help ease their distress and fear.

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Hospice Leaders: Dollars Alone Won’t Solve the Turnover Conundrum

Hospice News

Staffing shortages have long plagued the hospice industry, but the pandemic’s impacts have spelled heftier headwinds against sustainability. The Dallas-headquartered hospice provides care in 30 states and also offers palliative and personal care, among other services.

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Two CEOs Retire, Three Hospice Leadership Teams Grow

Hospice News

She became a hospice nurse for By the Bay Health in 1996, then named Hospice of Marin, taking on various roles in clinical leadership throughout her more than 27-year tenure. “It Whitaker has been at the helm of the nonprofit since 2014, serving as COO prior to that.

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A Life’s Passion Shared

The Bucket-List Blog

Then Robert’s many friends began to arrive, as well as curious art lovers who didn’t know him personally. Courtney Saylor, Robert’s hospice nurse, attended with her two daughters, EmmieLou and Sophie. Their mom (who is Robert’s hospice nurse) sits next to him.

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How To Paint the Picture:10 Better Words to Chart

Hospice Nurse Hero

Furthermore, documenting decline is not only for ensuring quality care but also for meeting Medicare documentation requirements for hospice eligibility and recertification. I didn’t always understand how to chart for hospice. RESOURCES FOR NEW HOSPICE NURSES! I’ll be honest.

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Nursing Educator Shortage Contributing to Hospice Labor Pressures

Hospice News

When retiring hospice nurses are ready to pass the torch, often no one is there to take it. The same applies to instructors in nursing schools who could help replenish their ranks. Currently, nursing schools and hospices are experiencing some of the same difficulties.

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