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Spiritual Care Key to Addressing Disparities Among Underserved Black Communities

Hospice News

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. What I’ve noticed is that the strong faith in this community can almost view hospice as a conflict.

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Hospices Welcome Expanded Chaplain Services Codes, Seek Clarity on Applicability

Hospice News

Hospices are seeking greater clarity on updated Medicare rules that allow hospices to document a broader range of chaplain services on claims. While the revisions do not impact reimbursement, they allow hospice providers to track and report the duration, frequency and extent of the spiritual care patients receive.

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Podcast #19: Saul Ebema, President, Hospice Chaplaincy

Hospice News

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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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

Hospice News

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. More than 7,768 chaplains were employed by hospices nationwide in 2019, according to the Zippia report.

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Hospice in Prison Part 1: An interview with Michele DiTomas and Keith Knauf

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Summary Transcript Summary In the early 1990’s, California Medical Facility (CMF) created one of the nation’s first licensed hospice units inside a prison. Keith per many reports, is the heart and sole of the hospice unit and oversees the Pastoral Care Workers. Eric: Wait, so Bonnie Raitt sang a song about hospice in prison?

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Sacred Texts: Finding Faith Among the Dying is now available

The Chaplain's Report

While it’s written from the perspective of hospice chaplaincy, it’s designed to be accessible to a broad audience. I’m very excited to announce that my first book is now available to purchase on Amazon. It’s been quite a labor of love (and frustration), and quite a learning process as well.