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Many Hospices Need to Step Up Disaster Planning

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Many hospices may be unprepared to cope with a large-scale disaster or a future pandemic. Operators need to be prepared to deliver care and support their communities’ responses to catastrophic events. In 2017, the U.S. Last year, The Joint Commission implemented similar requirements for hospices.

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New Hospice Facilities Launch Ahead While Others Halt

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New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. Hosparus Health opens new grief support facility.

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New CMOs for Hospice of the Chesapeake, Care Synergy; HopeWest Taps New VP

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“I am excited to join the executive team at Hospice of the Chesapeake and support future growth of the organization as well as continue to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality supportive and hospice care to the community,” Fetzer said. Dr. Howe has more than 14 years of experience in hospice.

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Hospice Action Network Honors Congressional Champions with Angel Award

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“I’m deeply honored to receive the 2022 Hospice Action Network Angel Award and remain committed to enhancing access to palliative and hospice care services to help improve the quality of life for the millions of Americans managing serious illnesses.”. “I I have experienced hospice care as both a doctor and family member.”

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