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Hospice News’ Top 10 Stories of 2022

Hospice News

1 Social Workers Leaving Hospice, Health Care in Record Numbers (July 11). One seldom-discussed aspect of this year’s pervasive labor shortage was the number of social workers who had left the field. Social workers cited a lack of employer engagement as a leading cause of burnout and turnover, sources told Hospice News.

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Providing Hospice Cares in a Facility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Quarantine

Hospice 101

Hospice Social Workers, Hospice Chaplains and even Hospice Aides are now being asked to work from home, calling in and checking on patients via phone, while many hospices are even laying off team members. Visit [link] for more information about hospice, and/or to access other hospice blogs and articles.

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner vs Psychiatrist vs Therapist: Understanding the Differences

Minority Nurse

Understanding these differences can help you make an informed decision about which provider is right for you. They work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and social workers , to provide comprehensive care to patients. You can refer to this detailed guide.

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

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Michele: Yeah, so in May of 2018, there was an article by Suleika Jaouad in the New York Times Magazine, and they spent about two weeks in our hospice with us learning about the work that’s done. And what she found most compelling was the work of the peer workers. We have medical social workers who support the patients.

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Balancing Quality Care and Compliance for Hospice Nurses

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For instance, some states allow chaplains and social workers to attend a death. Continuous Education and Training: Hospice nurses must prioritize ongoing education to stay informed about regulatory changes. Often, regulatory requirements vary from state to state , so understanding those standards can help you as a hospice nurse.

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A Transformative Approach to Care: Empowering Nurses to Serve the Trans and Nonbinary Community

Minority Nurse

Asha Lyons, a social worker with GAP, witnesses the impact this specialized training has on the lives of the patients we serve daily. For more information on the VNS Health Gender Affirmation Program, visit [link]. The program has also been a catalyst for positive transformation among the program ’ s nurses.