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How Hospice Supports Families

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What’s more, hospice agencies often provide aides and volunteers for more direct support. Hospice aides can help with hands-on tasks such as bathing, dressing, and skin care. 24/7 On-call Hospice Nurse. Bereavement Services. Direct Patient Support. How this is conducted varies widely between agencies.

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End-of-Life Care: Your Patient Has Died, Now What?

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She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. You will also want to document education, emotional support, and bereavement that was offered to the family. Bereavement services offered and the family accepted. Notified hospice IDG of patient’s death. RECOMMENDED ARTICLE: Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know.