Hospice News

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Globally, the need for hospice and palliative care has been growing faster than people can access them. This was the impetus behind the World Hospice Palliative Care Alliance (WHPCA), which emerged from an Oct. 8, 2005 meeting of health care leaders in South Korea. Case in point, as many as 71% of the U.S.

Palliative care 306

Palliative care Palliate Hospice Grief 306

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Natarajan’s role expanded after previously serving as the post-acute company’s chief medical officer for hospice since 2005. In addition to oversee AccentCare’s hospice and palliative care programs, he will also support its clinical care operations and patient experience initiatives.

2019 277

2019 2024 Grief 2013 277

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Ethical business practices and strong leadership are keys to employee retention and satisfaction, according to hospice organizations on Fortune Magazine’s annual list of “ Best Workplaces in Aging Services.”. California-based Butte Home Health & Hospice ranked seventh in the “At-Home Care” workplace category.

Hospice 246

Hospice 2005 Bereavement Senior care 246

1-800-HOSPICE

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Hospice sends nurses, aides, and other caregivers to the homes of patients with advanced, terminal illnesses. Expert consensus holds that people should receive hospice for three to six months. families, time in hospice falls short of recommendations. families, time in hospice falls short of recommendations.

Bereavement 52

Bereavement 2014 End-of-life care Hospice 52