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Hospices Strengthening Ties to Tech, Pharmacy Companies to Support Families, Staff

Hospice News

Hospices are increasingly leveraging technology and pharmaceutical partnerships to better address the needs of patients and families and improve financial and operational efficiencies. Hospices have leaned heavily on technology during the pandemic, turning to telehealth to remain connected to patients and their families.

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Predictive Analytics ‘Gives Hospices a Lens’ into Quality, Compliance

Hospice News

Hospices are leveraging predictive analytics to get a clearer picture of their performance amid regulatory pressures. Hospices have relied on data to enhances their ability to assess the quality and quantity of bedside care delivered during a patients’ final days.

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A Day in the Life: Hospice Nurse  

Daily Nurse

Supporting someone with a life-limiting diagnosis or talking about death can be difficult for many people, but not for a hospice nurse. What’s it like to care for patients and their families in the end-of-life process? Maryette Williamson, RN, BSN, knows firsthand from working as a BAYADA Hospice Nurse in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

Seasons Hospice

Hospice Care For Everyone Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. In this article, we will delve into the various services that hospice care offers to patients and their families.

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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

The Traditions Health hospice volunteer coordinator oversees 13 volunteers at two agencies in Georgia — one in Lawrenceville and one in Roswell. A vital role in hospice care She’s worked as a volunteer coordinator for more than six years, but before that, was a hospice nurse for 23 years.

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What Is The Goal Of Hospice?

Seasons Hospice

This is where hospice care can step in and help you and your loved ones on this journey. Let’s look at what hospice care is and how it can help. What Is Hospice Care? Hospices provide palliative care that focuses on improving the quality of life for those with serious illnesses.

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Why We Can’t Live Without Our Nursing Assistants

Traditions Health

These services include providing a safe and clean environment and collaborating with patients in their care. Nursing assistants help care teams in hospitals, nursing homes, home health and hospice situations, and more. They care for long-term patients or those with serious medical conditions needing constant, hands-on support.