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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

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First, like all nurses, hospice nurses are required to document ALL patient care. Inaccurate and inconsistent documentation is a red flag and could have a negative impact on your patients, your license, and your agency. Related Article: 3 Common Mistakes Hospice Nurses Make and How to Avoid Them. Conclusion.

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7 Proven Ways to Improve Your Hospice CAHPS Scores

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Similarly, you should always call the family of your nursing home patients to inform them about their loved one’s pain control. Also, nurse supervisors can share survey scores and comments with the hospice IDG. For instance, you should use simple language that the patient and family members can understand.

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Hospice for Dementia

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Unfortunately, it will also interfere with the ability to perform activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and bathing. Speech may or may not be present. Because each patient experiences dementia symptoms somewhat uniquely, the timing of each stage is rather unpredictable to some point. What Causes Dementia?

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