Hospice News

MAY 18, 2023

In Accord’s production of “Lily,” a member of the local Rotary Club portrayed the title character with a hospice medical director in the role of Joe. The first staging took place at a Rotary Club meeting to which the whole community was invited. It brought in “a good-size crowd,” according to Turner.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

By the Bay Health now serves eight counties statewide and provides hospice, palliative and pediatric care, along with skilled nursing home health and grief support. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center and later joined NYC Health + Hospitals Corp. Prior to Calvary Hospital, he was COO at the Jacobi Medical Center.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2023

“I know how helpless physicians and nurse practitioners can feel when confronted with patients struggling with dementia. Not only problems related to diagnosis and treatment, but also the myriad challenges that arise in the social realm,” Hospice of the Valley Executive Medical Director Ned Stolzberg told local news.

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Hospice News

JULY 1, 2022

Kaweah Health Hospice staff will oversee the hospice facility’s day-to-day operations and medical care, which will be provided by a team of nurses, home health aides, social workers and chaplains.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2023

Smith said Prospero’s global measure of success is providing more days for patients at home, rather than keeping them in hospitals, nursing homes or rehab facilities. We’re challenged by the lack of education about palliative care among physicians and nurses,” Sheehan said.

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GeriPal

JUNE 22, 2023

We start off part one by interviewing Michele DiTomas, who has been the longstanding Medical Director of the Hospice unit and currently is also the Chief Medical Executive for the Palliative care Initiative with the California Correctional Healthcare Services. Michele: That was perfect. Alex: That was perfect. Michele: Yep.

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GeriPal

MARCH 24, 2023

Reading Ira’s article, it essentially was the VITAS Medical Director job description. The for-profits stepped up and they have been serving people in nursing homes, including with dementia who deserve our care, and the nonprofits haven’t. And trying to figure out what those quality measures should be.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Malaz: One day I was in internal medicine residency and I had to take care of a patient who was admitted from a nursing home with dementia. For me, right now, the worst thing, my nightmare is dying from dementia alone in a nursing home. People start thinking about putting them in a nursing home. Diane: Huge.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other ways to get ready for your shift include: Important Phone Numbers to keep handy Hospice Medical Directors + NPI numbers Co-workers/ IDG Hospitals Ambulance Companies Medical Equipment Provider Hospice Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PMB) Local Pharmacies Hospice Nurse Tools Hospice Scales and Measures (PPS, FAST, NYHA, KPS, etc.)

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Hospice Nurse Hero

MAY 11, 2022

Next, medical records are requested by the intake team. doctor, hospital, nursing home) are added to the electronic medical record. It is also smart to know the generic names of medications. Also, what medications are likely to be discontinued once the patient is enrolled in hospice. CALL FIRST!!!

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 24, 2021

While hospice care often takes place at home, it can also be provided in inpatient facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes. . Your physician and a hospice medical director must both certify that your life expectancy is six months or less. Hospice care can be provided in different places.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 23, 2021

Here is a breakdown of our teams at Seasons Hospice: Medical directors oversee your loved one’s care at Seasons, ensuring they receive care tailored to their needs. Nursing services : RNs visit patients in residential homes, nursing homes and hospitals. What staff members are a part of hospice care?

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This article is based on a Hospice News discussion with Faith Protsman, regional medical director at VITAS Healthcare, Raianne Melton, senior clinical manager of professional service at Axxess, and Cheryl Hamilton Fried, president & CEO at Blue Ridge Hospice. This article is sponsored by Axxess.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Being a hospice nurse can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. If so, then you need these 7 simple ways to get organized for hospice nurses. Unlike working at a hospital or nursing home, you don’t just get to pop back into your patients’ rooms after you leave. Sound familiar? Interdisciplinary Team.

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