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Phoenix Children’s Pediatric Palliative Care Training Works to Bridge Access, Staffing Gaps

Hospice News

Phoenix Children’s palliative program began in 2009 and includes nine physicians, social workers, mental health therapists, child life specialists and bereavement support professionals. Communication skills are among the most significant components of shaping a sustainable pediatric palliative care workforce, Shaw said. “A

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

Hospice News

She served as director of compliance for Sangre de Cristo Hospice & Palliative Care from 2001 to 2009. Egging has served as president of The Denver Hospice since 2009, where she led health information management, quality and compliance departments. This marks her return to the organization.

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Ep. 27 - Racial and Cultural Competence in Palliative Care

HPNA podcast

Joseph in 2009; additional certifications include hospice and palliative care (CHPN). Joseph in 2009; additional certifications include hospice and palliative care (CHPN). Amisha received her PhD in Nursing from the University of Connecticut (2020), and BS and MPH in Global Health from George Washington University (2001 & 2005).

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Care Synergy Becomes National Center for Johns Hopkins’ CAPABLE Program

Hospice News

The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing launched CAPABLE in 2009 and since then has overseen the program nationally. CAPABLE began with a 2009 pilot at a Johns Hopkins site in Baltimore and since has expanded to more than 40 locations in 21 states. With this new agreement, Care Synergy will be taking over those management functions. “We

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Hospices Leverage Technology to Improve Patient, Employee Satisfaction, Reduce Turnover 

Hospice News

A 2009 study found that high levels of employee satisfaction correlates to more positive perceptions among families of the care their loved ones received. We have access to documentation that has nothing to do with patient care and doesn’t promote communication between the team, it just just a lot of documentation,” Henry said. .’

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Ep. 23 - Fertility Planning with Palliative Patients

HPNA podcast

This episode of Palliative Perspective introduces Sari Williams, RN, FNP-C, a supportive care provider based in California. In this episode, Sari speaks on her experience as a supportive care provider delving into the intricacies of her profession, including what fertility planning looks like for a palliative patient.

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Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a Champion for Hospice, Will Not Seek Re-Election

Hospice News

In 2009, he introduced the Advance Care Planning and Compassionate Care Act, which was designed to educate clinicians and the public about hospice and palliative care, foster greater utilization of advance directives and allow for concurrent care for children. He also wrote some sections of the Affordable Care Act.

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