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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

ProMedica Shutters Two Home Health Locations ProMedica is shuttering two home health and hospice programs in Ohio and Michigan. ProMedica began divesting its home health and hospice services earlier this year with the sale of Heartland Hospice and other assets to Gentiva. The closures will take effect in November.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

Sometimes hospice patients live longer than six months. When this happens, you’ll want to use these tips to document the hospice recertification with ease. If you’ve worked long enough as a hospice nurse, then there’s a good chance you’ve had to chart a patient’s hospice recertification. Yep, you heard me right.

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How To Paint the Picture:10 Better Words to Chart

Hospice Nurse Hero

This article will outline tips and strategies to support better hospice documentation when painting the picture of decline. “Painting the picture” is a phrase often used to describe the process of documenting a hospice patient’s condition. I didn’t always understand how to chart for hospice. Denies pain.

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Cracking the Code: 4 Steps to Better Nursing Notes

Hospice Nurse Hero

As a hospice nurse, you understand the importance of accurate, detailed documentation. However, composing hospice narrative notes can be challenging and leave you feeling frustrated. What if I told you there’s a simple way to compose nursing notes? Hospice notes are long and complicated. Well, there is! No problem!

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

Hospice Nurse Hero

Hospice documentation is tedious and time-consuming. I’ve outlined simple tips to help you master the fundamentals of hospice documentation. Why Hospice Documentation Matters. First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Common Barriers to Hospice Documentation.

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When Is An Alzheimer’s Patient Ready For Hospice?

Traditions Health

Hospice care is a way to help ensure your loved one gets the care they need with activities of daily living, pain management , and more during the final stages of Alzheimer’s. This review discusses what signs indicate a need for hospice care for your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Difficulties With Memory. Mood Changes.

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HSPN ELEVATE: The Common Thread Linking Documentation, Satisfaction, and Revenue Protection

Hospice News

This article is based on a Hospice News discussion with Jason Banks, vice president of post-acute business development at nVoq. This discussion took place on September 7, 2023 during the Hospice News ELEVATE Conference. Let’s just dig into what the problem is with that renewed focus on quality in hospice.

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