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How To Stop Wasting Time: A Guide For Hospice Nurses

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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.

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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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How Hospice Supports Families

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On the other hand, the trend of more Americans dying at home also presents challenges for families that we may have not seen for a century. Hospice Supports Families as Well as Patients. In 1984, there were only 31 Medicare-certified home hospice agencies. Caregiver Education in Hospice. 24/7 On-call Hospice Nurse.

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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. Yep, you heard me right.

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7 Proven Ways to Improve Your Hospice CAHPS Scores

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

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She bathed her, dressed her, and combed her hair. My charge nurse was also amazing. Where Hospice Patients Die. Believe it or not, many people still end up dying in acute care settings or nursing homes. Yes, patients absolutely die in hospitals while on GIP and at hospice houses. Post-Mortem Care Tips.

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Professional Boundaries in Nursing: Are You Crossing the Line?

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This is especially true in healthcare settings like home health and hospice when care is being provided in the patient’s home. For instance, as a hospice nurse, you spend a significant amount of time with your patients and their families. For instance, you may need to touch, feed, or even bathe a patient.

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