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Social Workers Leaving Hospice, Health Care in Record Numbers

Hospice News

JULY 11, 2022

Hospice have lost social worker employees at a faster rate than any health care setting in the care continuum. . Social workers have left the health care field at record-high rates during the pandemic, according to data from the Peterson-Kaiser Family Foundation Health System Tracker.

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3 Keys to Hospice Social Worker Recruitment and Retention

Hospice News

MAY 26, 2023

Three important considerations can help hospices recruit and retain social workers — a respectful workplace culture, reasonable workloads and continuing education opportunities. Workforce shortages remain the industry’s most damaging headwind, and that includes social workers.

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Addressing Anticipatory Grief: A Hospice Chaplain’s Perspective

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

All hospices provide some form of bereavement care after a patient dies, but many families need help with anticipatory grief as well. It’s coming on hospice, knowing a doctor says you have less than six months to live. We have social workers that address anticipatory grief in the sense of: Is your will up to date?

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Blue Ridge Hospice Testing Gamified Bereavement Care Model

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Blue Ridge Hospice has developed a unique, gamified approach to bereavement care that the agency will test in partnership with seven other providers across the country. The program aims to foster emotional healing through creative, low-risk social interactions guided by professional grief counselors.

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Shoring Up the Next Generation of Hospice Chaplains

Hospice News

JANUARY 10, 2025

Hospice chaplains often have little recourse for upward mobility along their career ladders. More professionals from a wider range of interfaith groups are entering the field, according to Shana Sullivan, bereavement coordinator of Texas-based Heart to Heart Hospice. He has also held hospice chaplain roles at St.

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Stillwater Hospice CFO: A Winning Recipe for Improving Rural Hospice Care

Hospice News

JANUARY 23, 2025

Montana-headquartered Stillwater Hospice has found a successful rhythm to strategic rural-based growth and sustainability. Launched in 2017, the hospice company serves predominantly rural-based populations in Montana, northern Wyoming and South Dakota. If youre a rural hospice, you may have higher reimbursement needs.

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Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

Hospice News

MARCH 7, 2025

Mahogany Home Health and Hospice recently launched services in southwestern Ohio. The new hospice startup is the first Black-owned hospice and home health organization statewide with a drive to improve utilization among underserved populations. Couzens has also held hospice chaplain roles at St.

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‘Transforming’ Hospice Access for Terminally Ill Prison Populations

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) has launched a volunteer-based hospice service for terminally ill incarcerated individuals. Volunteers in NDCS’ hospice program provide bedside companionship, emotional support and assistance with daily activities of life.

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Hospice Educators ‘Planting Seeds’ Among High School Students

Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The Harley School is seeking to inspire a new generation of hospice professionals to enter the field with educational programs that highlight the meaningful work involved in end-of-life care delivery. Prince is also a licensed clinical social worker and an adjunct professor at the State University of New York Brockport.

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Elevate Podcast: Arlen Gaines, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Hospice Social Services, JSSA Hospice

Hospice News

MAY 15, 2024

On the Frontline of Hospice Care: The Social Worker Perspective In this episode, Hospice News Senior Reporter Holly Vossel speaks with Arlen Gaines, licensed clinical social worker and director of hospice social services at JSSA Hospice, about the turnover and retention factors among hospice social workers, a core part of the interdisciplinary team.

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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

Hospice News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Grief support service lines can be an important pathway for hospices to reach communities outside of their patient populations. Ensuring that hospices bereavement programs are equipped to support grieving families of all walks takes thoughtful consideration and a two-pronged strategic approach, she stated.

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The Benefits of Deploying Palliative Care Social Workers in Hospital Emergency Departments

Hospice News

MARCH 11, 2024

Embedding palliative care-trained social workers in hospital emergency departments can help health care providers effectively serve some of the most vulnerable patients. They think I’m taking care of a patient in this discreet encounter,” Genovesi told Hospice News. Research backs these claims.

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VA Study Finds 95% Increase in Palliative Care Utilization When Patients Have Access to Social Workers

Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Patients are more likely to receive palliative care if they can access social workers through their primary care providers, Veterans Health Administration (VA) research has found. These findings suggest that social workers may increase access to and/or use of palliative care.”.

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Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker

HopeHealth

MARCH 1, 2024

Hospice social worker Laura McGuire usually asks patients this first. The post Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth. “What would you like us to know about you, so we can care for you the way you want to be cared for?” It’s just the beginning.

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WesleyLife at Home Expands Services with Palliative Program

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The program operates under WesleyLifes hospice umbrella, with a dedicated nurse practitioner and social worker leading patient care. Our nurse practitioner and social worker collaborate with each patients primary care physician and specialists to ensure seamless communication and coordination.

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Dispelling Hospice Misconceptions

Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

Social workers have an increasingly important role to play in breaking down barriers among underserved populations, including misconceptions about hospice that can deter or dampen utilization. Gaines has worked in the hospice field for more than 15 years.

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Palliative Care Providers Build Stronger Referral Relationships to Improve Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes

Hospice News

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Kamal also serves as chief patient officer for the American Cancer Society and president-elect of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). For instance, social workers can help connect patients and their families with financial and psychosocial resources and community support groups.

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Social Workers as Leaders on Palliative Care Teams: A Podcast with Barbara Jones

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

In day-to-day practice, It’s hard to imagine providing excellent hospice or palliative care services without access to a team social worker. But are we really taking full advantage of ALL social workers have to offer our field? Summary Transcript Summary. by: Anne Kelly, LCSW, APHSW-C. Welcome back, Anne.

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Humana, Thyme Care Partnership to Expand Access to Palliative Care

Hospice News

MARCH 4, 2025

This approach addresses both medical needs and social determinants of health, which are crucial components of effective palliative care.By The post Humana, Thyme Care Partnership to Expand Access to Palliative Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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IN-PEACE Palliative Care-Dementia Program Reduced Hospital Care by 50%

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Patient and family participants in the intervention arm of the IN-PEACE study received monthly check-ins via telephone for up to two years from a nurse or social worker to help caregivers manage issues such as patients neuropsychiatric symptoms, caregiver distress and palliative care concerns such as advance care planning and referral to hospice.

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Several Large Hospice Providers See Leadership Transitions

Hospice News

JANUARY 13, 2025

New executives have stepped into c-suite and other roles at some of the nations largest hospice organizations as 2025 kicks off. Johnson will oversee the work of Empaths several foundations Suncoast Hospice Foundation, Tidewell Foundation, Hospice of Marion County Foundation and Trustbridge Hospice Foundation.

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Hospice Organizations Appoint New Leadership, VPs

Hospice News

JANUARY 28, 2025

A range of new hospice executives have been recently tapped to lead organizations nationwide. AAHPM Announces New President-Elect Dr. Arif Kamal recently became the new president-elect of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). The hospice provider has inpatient care centers at Holy Cross Hospital, St.

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Calvary Hospital’s New President: Workforce, Research Initiatives Keys to ‘Reinvigorating’ Hospice Care

Hospice News

MARCH 10, 2025

Calvary Hospitals newly appointed president Michael Fosina is embarking on a deeper journey to improve quality and access to hospice care amid rising demand. New York City-based Calvary is the only hospital in the United States thats specifically dedicated to providing hospice and palliative care.

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Thank you, Social Workers

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Thank You, Social Workers To the Advocates, Problem Solvers, and Champions of Care: Every day, you rise to the challenge of bringing hope and resources to those who need it most.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Thank You, Social Workers To the Advocates, Problem Solvers, and Champions of Care: Every day, you rise to the challenge of bringing hope and resources to those who need it most.

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End-of-Life Doulas’ Growing Value Proposition in Hospice

Hospice News

MAY 14, 2024

Hospices and other health care providers are increasingly recognizing the value proposition of end-of-life doulas. Collins is also a certified hospice and palliative care nurse and end-of-life doula. She serves as vice-chair of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) End-of-Life Doula Advisory Council.

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Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care CEO: The ‘Painful’ Growth of Inpatient Care Delivery

Hospice News

JANUARY 21, 2025

Illinois-based Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care Inc.s journey to open a new inpatient facility came with obstacles, but that has not slowed the hospices growth trajectory, according to CEO Hakeem Bello. The faith-based organization provides hospice, palliative care and bereavement services across three counties in Illinois.

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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

JANUARY 12, 2025

Hospice care is an option for someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy of six months or less. Your family can arrange hospice care at a hospital, inpatient hospice facility, long-term care facility, or home. People often choose hospice at home because its a familiar, relaxed environment.

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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2022, the hospice community laid the groundwork for a transformational 2023. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new approaches for enforcing hospice regulations that will become effective on Jan. The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2022. #1 During late 2021 and 2022, the U.S.

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Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure

Hospice News

MARCH 14, 2024

Hospices, in aggregate, are showing improvement on the quality measure for visits in the last days of life. The number of registered nurse and social worker visits during a patient’s final week is one of the seven quality measures that CMS uses to evaluate providers. Through the predictive analytics data, hospice patients at St.

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Unionized Hospice Workers Reach Agreement with Providence Health System Amid Growing Trend

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Unionized staff at Providence Hospice of Sonoma County in California have reached a labor agreement with their employer. The deal marks another instance of growing union activity in the hospice space. Unionization is uncommon in hospice, but local media reports in some communities show that the movement has gained some ground.

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Top Tips for Caregivers from Hospice Promise Social Workers

Hospice Promise

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Here are some gentle reminders and tips to support you, courtesy of our own Hospice Promise social workers: Lean on Others: Take classes, research online, or join a support group. Hospice Promise is here for you. At Hospice Promise, we’re here to support caregivers in any way we can.

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The Biggest Barriers to Hospice Recruiting

Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2022

As hospices sweat over recruitment and retention, many say that competition on wages and benefits is the leading barrier, as well as widespread misperceptions of their services. The survey was designed to identify best practices related to home health and hospice providers’ most pressing problems.

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Hospices Leverage Community Resources to Serve Vulnerable Homeless Populations

Hospice News

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hospices are increasingly collaborating with community organizations to better address the end-of-life needs of the homeless population. It’s traumatizing to be living on the streets in general, and the conditions they live in are traumatizing,” Hall told Hospice News. “We

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Hospices Leverage School-Based Partnerships to Strengthen Bereavement Care

Hospice News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Some hospices have increasingly recognized the value of collaborating with local educators when it comes to improving community grief support for bereaved children and their families. The nonprofit provides hospice services across 10 counties in its service area and also offers bereavement and veteran programs.

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Michigan Center for Rural Health Working to Expand Rural Palliative Care

Hospice News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Huse and Saint Martin cite interest in a multidisciplinary approach, including physicians, nurses, community health workers, chaplains, and social workers, as well as family caregivers. The post Michigan Center for Rural Health Working to Expand Rural Palliative Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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DHGE-CommonSpirit Health Social Work Fellowship to Include Hospice, Health Equity Training

Hospice News

AUGUST 22, 2023

As the hospice and palliative care workforce dwindles, some stakeholders are hard at work to develop career paths for staff in related disciplines, including social work. The program is designed to support social workers in the early years of working in the field and develop smooth pathways to licensure.

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How Gender-Affirming Care Bans Could Impact Hospice Access, Utilization

Hospice News

JUNE 26, 2023

Hospice providers are growing increasingly concerned about how state laws related to transgender rights may impede access to their services among LGBTQ+ communities. It’s not difficult to imagine that transgender individuals living in those states may be hesitant to seek hospice care,” told Hospice News in an email. “If

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Blue Ridge Hospice Moves Forward with New PACE Program

Hospice News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Blue Ridge Hospice is launching its first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program, which will begin accepting participants on Sept. The launch reflects a longstanding trend of hospices diversifying their services to include upstream care, an area in which PACE programs are gaining ground.

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Hospices Need a ’Huge Catapult’ to Replenish Workforce

Hospice News

JUNE 1, 2022

In enacted, the recently reintroduced Palliative Care and Hospice Education Training Act (PCHETA) could make a dent in the recruitment barriers that hospices keep hitting. Hospice] has to become a part of the education of medical students, nursing and social workers at large,” Lee told Hospice News.

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Facility-Bound Hospice Patients Less Likely to Get SIA Visits

Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2023

Hospice providers in facility-based settings may be underutilizing Medicare’s service intensity add-on (SIA). Researchers analyzed 2020 claims data to identify associations between SIA utilization and hospice Medicare beneficiaries’ characteristics such as site of service, level of care and length of stay, among others. fewer minutes.

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7 Nonprofit Hospices Form Integrity Care Partners Palliative Care Venture

Hospice News

MARCH 22, 2024

A group of seven nonprofit hospices has launched a palliative care organization branded as Integrity Care Partners. The founding organizations are each members of the Texas Nonprofit Hospice Alliance, a regional collaborative of which Integrity Care Partners is an extension.

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Hospices Ramping Up Caregiver Support

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Hospice providers have made recent moves to boost family caregiver support as access to respite care and other resources lags. Massachusetts-based NVNA and Hospice is among these providers. McCaffrey is a retired clinical social worker, who most recently served patients at Boston-based Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC).

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Hospice of Davidson County Launches New Children’s Grief Camp

Hospice News

JULY 9, 2024

North Carolina-based Hospice of Davidson County (HODC) will soon unveil a summer grief camp for bereaved children and teens. Though the hospice includes children activities and therapies within its scope of bereavement services, it did not yet have a formalized youth program. “We HODC served 895 hospice patients in 2022, an 8.7%

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Social Workers Leaving Hospice, Health Care in Record Numbers

3 Keys to Hospice Social Worker Recruitment and Retention

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Addressing Anticipatory Grief: A Hospice Chaplain’s Perspective

Blue Ridge Hospice Testing Gamified Bereavement Care Model

Shoring Up the Next Generation of Hospice Chaplains

Stillwater Hospice CFO: A Winning Recipe for Improving Rural Hospice Care

Mahogany CEO: Hospice on Cusp of ‘Tremendous Revolution’

‘Transforming’ Hospice Access for Terminally Ill Prison Populations

Hospice Educators ‘Planting Seeds’ Among High School Students

Elevate Podcast: Arlen Gaines, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Director of Hospice Social Services, JSSA Hospice

‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

The Benefits of Deploying Palliative Care Social Workers in Hospital Emergency Departments

VA Study Finds 95% Increase in Palliative Care Utilization When Patients Have Access to Social Workers

Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker

WesleyLife at Home Expands Services with Palliative Program

Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Dispelling Hospice Misconceptions

Palliative Care Providers Build Stronger Referral Relationships to Improve Breast Cancer Patient Outcomes

Social Workers as Leaders on Palliative Care Teams: A Podcast with Barbara Jones

Humana, Thyme Care Partnership to Expand Access to Palliative Care

IN-PEACE Palliative Care-Dementia Program Reduced Hospital Care by 50%

Several Large Hospice Providers See Leadership Transitions

Hospice Organizations Appoint New Leadership, VPs

Calvary Hospital’s New President: Workforce, Research Initiatives Keys to ‘Reinvigorating’ Hospice Care

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End-of-Life Doulas’ Growing Value Proposition in Hospice

Oasis Hospice & Palliative Care CEO: The ‘Painful’ Growth of Inpatient Care Delivery

Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospices Stepping Up Performance on Visits-in-Last-Days-of-Life Measure

Unionized Hospice Workers Reach Agreement with Providence Health System Amid Growing Trend

Top Tips for Caregivers from Hospice Promise Social Workers

The Biggest Barriers to Hospice Recruiting

Hospices Leverage Community Resources to Serve Vulnerable Homeless Populations

Hospices Leverage School-Based Partnerships to Strengthen Bereavement Care

Michigan Center for Rural Health Working to Expand Rural Palliative Care

DHGE-CommonSpirit Health Social Work Fellowship to Include Hospice, Health Equity Training

How Gender-Affirming Care Bans Could Impact Hospice Access, Utilization

Blue Ridge Hospice Moves Forward with New PACE Program

Hospices Need a ’Huge Catapult’ to Replenish Workforce

Facility-Bound Hospice Patients Less Likely to Get SIA Visits

7 Nonprofit Hospices Form Integrity Care Partners Palliative Care Venture

Hospices Ramping Up Caregiver Support

Hospice of Davidson County Launches New Children’s Grief Camp

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