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

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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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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

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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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Celebrating the Dedicated Work of Hospice Home Health Aides

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Hospice CNAs (who are known in the hospice world as HHAs or Home Health Aides) are incredibly special individuals and members of the hospice team who provide gentle, compassionate, end-of-life cares for hospice patients. This week, in the field of Hospice, we honor and celebrate our amazing Hospice CNAs (HHAs)!

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How Hospice Supports Families

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Hospice Supports Families as Well as Patients. Fortunately, as America has begun going home to die with higher quality of life at ever increasing rates, the hospice industry has also grown to support that. In 1984, there were only 31 Medicare-certified home hospice agencies. Caregiver Education in Hospice.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

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

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She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. 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. Yes, patients absolutely die in hospitals while on GIP and at hospice houses. My charge nurse was also amazing.

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Care Across the Health Care Continuum: Communication and Education are the Keys to Success

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Hospice Training Courses HCP Training courses designed by clinicians for clinicians, to help boost your team’s confidence in quality reporting, care delivery, and more. Their ability to be successful in meeting her needs and goals depends on the support they receive from the health care providers.