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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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Patient, Staff Satisfaction Biggest ROIs of Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Improved patient and staff satisfaction are among the most significant returns on investment for hospices that are pouring greater resources into trauma-informed training. This is according to Amber Ash, pediatric hospice and palliative care social worker at Ohio-based Hospice of the Western Reserve.

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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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Hospices Navigating a New World of Quality

Hospice News

The hospice provider has a triage 24/7 call line for patients and caregivers to connect with clinical and social worker teams. Theres some anxiety with the HOPE tool about submitting the information correctly, Wood said. Timely access to support is essential to good outcomes, she said.

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

Hospice News

Integrating doula sources can foster collaborative , goal-concordant care as well as improve quality, according to Jessica Curd, PhD candidate with the Indiana University’s School of Social Work and assistant professor at Ball State University. There’s a huge variety even within the scope of what makes a doula who they are.

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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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