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Two Hospices Halt Services Amid Staffing Shortages

Hospice News

Two hospices have lost the battle against workforce shortages, with one halting some of its service lines and another shutting down altogether. Hospice and Home Care of Juneau shutters. Alaska-based Hospice and Home Care of Juneau (HHCJ) recently announced its closure, citing high staffing costs and lack of clinicians.

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From the Trenches: Nurse Practitioner Obiora on Where Hospice Succeeds, What Needs to Change

Hospice News

In hospice, clinicians in the field have the closest relationships with patients and families, giving them direct insight into their needs and the challenge of providing care when many operators are understaffed. Akunesokwu (Neso) Obiora entered the palliative care field nearly 20 years ago as a hospice aide.

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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. The closures are part of the nonprofit health system’s strategic plans to divest its home health care services, the company indicated in a letter penned to the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services. “As

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

The priorities and outcomes of the two types of care can also be quite different. Hospice is designed to provide medical, social, and spiritual care for the terminally ill patient with the goal of keeping the patient as symptom free as possible throughout the end of their journey. What Is Hospice Care?

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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

Seasons Hospice

Hospice Care For Everyone Hospice care is a specialized form of healthcare that focuses on providing support and comfort to individuals facing life-limiting illnesses. In this article, we will delve into the various services that hospice care offers to patients and their families.

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4 growth strategies for home care agencies according to industry experts

AlayaCare

This webinar was focused on home-based care growth plans and what strategies are best for home care organizations to gain financial health and continue to grow and be successful in the industry. When the trusted advisor is happy, the caregiver starts to share their story. Missed the webinar? No worries! They need partners.

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4 growth strategies for home care agencies according to industry experts

AlayaCare

This webinar was focused on home-based care growth plans and what strategies are best for home care organizations to gain financial health and continue to grow and be successful in the industry. Webinar Panelists: Tony Ott – Market Leader US Home Health & Hospice, AlayaCare. Missed the webinar? No worries!