Hospice News

MAY 25, 2023

This article is sponsored by Netsmart. This article is based on a discussion with Anthony Spano, Director of Client Development at Netsmart and Nikki Davis, Vice President of Palliative Care Programs at Contessa Health. The conversation took place on April 20, 2023, during the Hospice News Palliative Care Conference.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 30, 2024

Finding the balance between compassion and the clock is critical for hospice nurses. Hospice is often portrayed as serene and peaceful. For hospice nurses, mastering time management is an essential skill for long-term success. Second, time management also has to do with workflow, and in hospice, you never know what might happen.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

MARCH 6, 2024

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.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 26, 2022

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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Home Care Pulse

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Article Contents: – Introduction. Article Contents: 1. When I was leading teams of home health and hospice staff, I always made a point to celebrate my employees. We have focused suites of clinician courses in topics like Diversity & Inclusion, Successful Documentation in Hospice, and more. Print Article.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

AUGUST 21, 2022

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. How Hospice Benefit Periods Work.

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GeriPal

APRIL 11, 2024

This podcast was initially sparked by Josh’s “Note From a Family Meeting” Substack post titled “ Ambivalence in Clinical Decision-Making ,” which discussed Bryanna’s and Jenny’s 2022 article titled “ Two Minds, One Patient: Clearing up Confusion About Ambivalence.” From you reading the 2022 article that was authored? Josh: Yeah.

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Home Care Pulse

APRIL 19, 2023

Article Contents: – Introduction – What Exactly is Candida auris? Article Contents: What Exactly is Candida auris? Candida auris has been classified as a nosocomial infection , meaning it is a condition most commonly acquired in a hospital or facility setting, and was not present in the person prior to their admission.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

MARCH 2, 2022

Have you ever wondered why there’s so much hype over hospice CAHPS scores? This form of hospice reporting was part of a mandate in the Affordable Care Act (ACA ) and became active in 2017. As a hospice nurse, you might not always understand how this relates to your work. Include the Hospice IDG.

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Traditions Health

MAY 1, 2023

In this article, we review the definition of ALS, common ALS symptoms, and how you can better help and support your loved one by seeking the assistance of hospice care services. When to Seek Help Caring for someone with ALS often presents many challenges for the patient’s primary caregiver. What is ALS?

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In many instances, hospices will not be able to provide care if patients lack the support of a family caregiver. Her work is informed not only by her career of more than 20 years as a hospice professional but also by her experience as a caregiver for her husband. We supplement that with additional resources and articles and things.

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Home Care Pulse

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Article Contents: – Introduction. Article Contents: When Do We Stop Being Healthcare Professionals? Clients and patients who use home health, home care, and hospice want to honor you, and at what better time than the holidays? At the completion of an HCP course, learners are presented with a post-learning survey.

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Hospice News

MAY 16, 2023

This article is sponsored by Maxwell Healthcare Associates. In this Voices Interview, Hospice News sits down with Kody Johnston, Director of Business Analytics at Maxwell Healthcare Associates, to learn about the top tech trends agencies should be watching, as well as how they can use this technology.

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AJN Off the Charts

JANUARY 17, 2023

Ask if they would like a safe family member or friend to be present. Be present and attentive. Even the best care will not guarantee that hospice clinicians like me will no longer see patients like Clarisse now and then. While performing exams tell the patient what you are doing step by step.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This article is sponsored by CHAP. In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Dr. Khai Nguyen , National Medical Director, Geriatrician for CHAP, to talk about the age-friendly care movement. Hospice News: What career experiences do you most draw from in your role today? For those who don’t know, what is CHAP?

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Pallimed

JANUARY 17, 2022

by Christian Sinclair ( @ctsinclair ) There are many difficult situations we encounter in palliative care and hospice. If I had to pick the most influential article in 2021, it would be " Power, Silence, and Debriefing: Hidden Harms When Palliative Teams Encounter Racism " by Rev. I am so appreciative.

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GeriPal

APRIL 26, 2024

Hospice visits? From you reading the 2022 article that was authored? I feel like there are similar features of how it presents for both patients and providers when they’re dealing with this issue and that they can’t even put a label on too. Who spends the most time with the patient in the infusion center? Josh: Yeah.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 11, 2022

Be present. However, after many years of working as a hospice nurse and caring for patients with terminal illnesses, I’ve learned some skills that have made these interactions less intimidating. Listen and be present in the moment. Show Up and Be Present! Try these Simple Ways of Being Present. Listen more.

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GeriPal

APRIL 4, 2024

This topic came up with Bernie published an article in New England Journal called Deciding for Patients Who Have Lost Decision-Making Capacity Finding Common Ground in Medical Ethics. You write about this, you’ve written this New England Journal article, you’ve written past articles.

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Nurse.com

AUGUST 26, 2022

Home health nurses are often the only caregivers present while delivering home healthcare. Home health and hospice can be challenging, and at times, come with some major safety concerns,” Lunsford explained. Home health risk factors. This can result in an unprotected environment, depending on the patient’s behavior. contact hours).

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Pallimed

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

This commentary, the final in our trilogy, expands on these articles to quantify and clarify the extent of Chou’s COI. In November 2003, the Orlando Sentinel published a series of articles on OxyContin, exemplifying the media’s moral panic about opioids (12). opioid policy.

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GeriPal

MAY 25, 2023

Summary Transcript Summary Our guests today present an important rejoinder to the argument that we should refocus away from advance care planning (ACP). I’m not sure if you read that article and whether or not it’s changed your mind or whether or not you want to do any more research in advance care planning. Your thoughts?

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 12, 2022

So, let’s dig into why building trust is so important in hospice ( and any nursing setting ). Reason #1 Short length of stay on hospice. As a hospice nurse, your time with your patients may be limited. According to NHPCO reports , around 28% of patients are on hospice for under one week. It’s quite simple!

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Where Hospice Patients Die. However, as a home hospice nurse, you are more likely to perform death visits in the patient’s personal residence or nursing home. However, as a home hospice nurse, you are more likely to perform death visits in the patient’s personal residence or nursing home. Pronouncement During End-of-Life Care.

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Pallimed

MAY 3, 2021

PROP Appears on the Opioid Policy Scene In 2011, a group of internists, including Michael Van Korff, Andrew Kolodny and Roger Chou, co-authored an article that modern palliative care physicians would recognize as a “warning shot (6)” in the world of opioid policy (7). This is an enormous win for the opioid lobby (30)."

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Hospice of the North Coast

MARCH 1, 2022

The closer and deeper a relationship is, the higher the probability of anticipatory grief being present. During this time, the anticipatory grief, while allowing one to be present with the aspect of loss, provides a possibility of mindfully coming to terms with the dreaded reality. Article Source Psychology Today.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

MAY 8, 2023

The ubiquitous nurse is present in the care of children, the elderly, the disabled, and the dying. Nurses nurse the nation in schools, dialysis centers, assisted living, nursing homes, home health, hospice, and public health. Nurses are everywhere. They are legion. Nurses don't shy away from responsibility — they embrace it.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In an article in the NEJM (a published article this time, wonder of wonders!) So I allow family members to be present if they want them to. Here’s one, a senior resident presented a patient morning report and the physical exam said the patient had a scar in the groin. Eric: And Alex, who do we have with us today?

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In 2022, the hospice community laid the groundwork for a transformational 2023. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) developed new approaches for enforcing hospice regulations that will become effective on Jan. The following are the most-read Hospice News articles of 2022. #1

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Many links: VA Presents: My Life, My Story: George: A Voice To Be Heard on Apple Podcasts. Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 22 (5):392-400 / PMID: 32740304. So I allow family members to be present if they want them to. Wonderful work. Every Veteran has a story. Our mission is to help them tell it. Bennett, C.R.,

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Hope Hospice

MARCH 19, 2020

Hope Hospice is publishing a five-part monthly series about common family caregiver mistakes. This series is written by Debbie Emerson , MS, Hope Hospice Community Health Educator. As this responsibility often presents itself rather suddenly (and usually without a lot of options), most of us are sorely unprepared for the undertaking.

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Nurse Keith's Digital Doorway

APRIL 17, 2023

Years of night shift may no longer serve you when your elderly parents need you present for daytime management of their healthcare. articles, books, blog posts, videos, and podcasts). Career magic can be lost when your personal life has changed, and your needs (or the needs of your family) are impacting how you feel about your work.

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Seasons Hospice

JULY 23, 2023

Cultivating Mindfulness Engaging in different wellness approaches often involves being present in the moment. Each method discussed in this article offers unique insights into nurturing the mind, body, and soul. The exploration process brings profound insights and a deeper understanding of ourselves.

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Hospice News

APRIL 24, 2023

As the hospice landscape shifts and hospice care is delivered more widely, another care type has made entry into the conversation: palliative care. The shift does present challenges, however. Based upon the request of a hospice customer, Axxess began to develop a palliative care-specific technology platform in 2021.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 31, 2023

He spent a long time as hospice medical director and he founded a national model of care that many of our listeners will be familiar with, AIM, which stands for the Advanced Illness Management program, which has influenced CMS policy. Today we talk with deep thinkers about this issue. Bill, welcome to the GeriPal podcast. Bill: Thank you.

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The Chaplain's Report

APRIL 1, 2020

Where we would usually brought cases to discuss and receive feedback, we found ourselves becoming the cases to present. I’ve included links to a few articles below for your further reading about Chaplaincy in our modern crisis. Many felt lost. Christianity Today: Hospital Restrictions Bar Chaplains from Ministering Bedside.

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Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

AUGUST 2, 2020

In other bullying scenarios, r esidents may silently tolerate repeated and sometimes deliberate incidents of being served cold food, late food, no food, and even damaged food, such as this badly butchered birthday cake that was rudely presented to a resident on her birthday by a staff member.

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