article thumbnail

ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

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. The health system also operates the Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing. Irr serves as executive director at The Hansen House.

Hospice 130
article thumbnail

The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

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.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

An interdisciplinary team is assembled for each patient and it typically includes the attending physician, a Registered Nurse (RN) case manager, home health aide, social worker, and a chaplain. The RN case manager will set up regular nursing visits at the patient’s home and will provide the bulk of the medical care.

article thumbnail

Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

Examples of Home Health services are skilled nursing, nursing aide, physical/occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Skilled nursing is the general medical care provided to patients and includes such services as medication management, wound care, patient education, etc. What Does Hospice Care Include?

article thumbnail

Lifematters Selects AlayaCare as a Home Care Software Partner

AlayaCare

offering a full range of in-home services, from home care, to skilled nursing services, to highly-specialized care for chronic diseases. Home care is seeing greater participation in Medicare Advantage Plans and Transitional Care programs for healthcare systems and skilled nursing facilities, which are also important programs for Lifematters.

Home care 100
article thumbnail

What Are The Four Levels of Hospice Care?

Seasons Hospice

In most cases, hospice care is provided by a team of trained professionals that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers. Medication is often used to control pain, and hospice nurses are trained in how to administer medications safely and effectively. What Is The Goal Of Hospice Care.

article thumbnail

Why not try one of these jobs for nursing students?

The Nurse Break

Jobs for nursing students…As exciting as the big wide world of the healthcare industry is as a nursing student, it can also be daunting. Not only do you gain exposure to the industry to ease some of the nerves and grow in confidence, but you can also build valuable skills and abilities to support your journey into nursing.

Nursing 52