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. One routine that I like is leaving my hospice bag and shoes in the same place every day.
Traditions Health
APRIL 22, 2024
A vital role in hospice care She’s worked as a volunteer coordinator for more than six years, but before that, was a hospice nurse for 23 years. So, they should be both fully vetted and fully prepared.” During that time, she’s come to understand what patients need, and how volunteers can add value.
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Hospice News
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Being a freestanding inpatient facility is ‘unique’ for a hospice service,” she said. New Hospice Facility Launches in Arizona Bonnie Irr, a retired hospice nurse, is launching a new inpatient facility in southwestern Arizona to improve end-of-life care access to families in need.
Hospice 101
JUNE 19, 2020
Home Health Aides enter hospice patients’ homes, without hesitation, at the most intimate and fragile moments to care for dying patients. In addition to the above, some of the best HHAs bring a special and personal “gift” to the hospice patient and to the Hospice Team. About the Author : The Hospice-101.com
Hospice Nurse Hero
JANUARY 26, 2022
Why Hospice Documentation Matters. First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Related Article: 3 Common Mistakes Hospice Nurses Make and How to Avoid Them. Hospice Charting Fundamentals. Suggested Article: Hospice IDG: Top Time Wasters and How to Avoid Them.
1-800-HOSPICE
JANUARY 18, 2022
A well-timed hospice referral has been shown to cut the risk of clinical depression among family caregivers by more than 88%. Additionally, Medicare pays 100% for home hospice with no copays or deductibles. Caregiver Education in Hospice. Hospice nurses spend a significant amount of their time training family caregivers.
Hospice Nurse Hero
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. My charge nurse was also amazing. Believe it or not, many people still end up dying in acute care settings or nursing homes. However, as a home hospice nurse, you are more likely to perform death visits in the patient’s personal residence or nursing home.
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