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Calls Grow Louder for Greater Federal Support of Rural Hospices

Hospice News

It can also be more difficult to address social determinants of health needs and provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) with caregiver support lagging among rural populations, providers noted. A lack of trained hospice and palliative care professionals in rural regions also presents a barrier to access.

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How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Hospice News

Participants are typically those certified by a state to require nursing level of care (which can be home-based), and need assistance with certain activities of daily life (ADLs). Case in point, Virginia-based Goodwin Hospice formed a collaboration with end-of-life doula provider Present for You LLC roughly three years ago.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

Hospice Nurse Hero

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. While the nurse practitioner can perform the face-to-face visit, it is up to the hospice medical director to review the documentation and certify the patient still meets hospice criteria.

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How To Paint the Picture:10 Better Words to Chart

Hospice Nurse Hero

When I started as a hospice nurse, I struggled with the concept of “negative” charting. Requires assistance with ADLs. I love it when the nurse’s note contains the PPS. BONUS: Make comparison charting easier by adding PPS to your nursing notes as that patient’s condition changes! Denies pain.

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Gerontology nursing: holistic care of the older person

The Nurse Break

An Associate Professor of Nursing, and Gerontology Nursing Specialist with 19 years’ experience across oncology, palliative care, emergency, and more, Kasia balances her research in this area with interests in skiing and kung fu. Enjoying The Nurse Break’s free content? Similar articles here. Similar articles here.

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How To Boost Your Home Health Nursing Orientation For Free

The Productive Home Health Nurse

This is great, you have your home health nursing orientation and preceptor time all next week…. Ever played this “comparison game” with your fellow home health nurse buddies? Ever played this “comparison game” with your fellow home health nurse buddies? Killin’ it! Hmmm, what’s really going on here…??!!

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Hospice Care For ALS: Admission Eligibility & Criteria

Traditions Health

However, these activities of daily living ( known as ADLs ) may become more challenging even if the patient is able to move around on their own. This may include daily visits from a hospice care nurse, meal plans, and more. The Patient’s Speech Has Deteriorated And Can No Longer Communicate Effectively.