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Humana, Thyme Care Partnership to Expand Access to Palliative Care

Hospice News

Care coordination between providers: Thyme Care coordinates with a members oncologist, primary care physician and other specialists to ensure everyone has the right information at the right time to make informed care decisions. Thyme Cares comprehensive approach to cancer care is particularly important for palliative care needs.

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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

Hospice News

Its twofold as to how weve reached out and sought getting access and information into the community not just to the residents, but also to the service providers, Rhiannon told Hospice News. Its about having that support and framework to recognize an issue and point to a resource.

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Workplace Safety as an Ethical Imperative in Nursing

AJN Off the Charts

“How do we honor the role of the nurse by building systems that reflect the same level of commitment they bring to patient care?” This misalignment diminishes professional role clarity , fosters cognitive dissonance in nurses professional role identity, and ultimately strains their commitment to the nursing profession.

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Three Things to Expect When Heading Home for Hospice Care

Traditions Health

The POC includes information about needed medications, services, medical supplies, and equipment, and outlines a schedule of visits from the doctor, nurse, medical social worker, home health aide, chaplain, and volunteers. Please contact us for more information.

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Securing Philanthropic Support for Palliative Care

Hospice News

Currently, Medicare payment for palliative care only covers physician or licensed independent practitioner services and does not support the full range of interdisciplinary care, involving nurses, chaplains, aides and social workers. Offer compelling narratives and data that show its impact.

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

Hospice News

Collins is also a certified hospice and palliative care nurse and end-of-life doula. Other health care providers, upstream of hospice, are also engaging doula services as well, such as assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, she said. There’s a huge variety even within the scope of what makes a doula who they are.

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NHPCO: CMS Did Not Account for Full Burden of Implementing HOPE Tool

Hospice News

The agency also did not take into account the work of non-nursing disciplines in complying with the tool, such as social workers and chaplains, NHPCO indicated.

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