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NHPCO Statement: Debunking Hospice Myths Propagated by Recent News Story

NHPCO

Study after study after study have shown that hospice patients tend to live longer than patients with similar diagnoses who do not choose hospice care. By definition, statute, and regulation, hospices provide interdisciplinary care driven by patient goals.

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How Hospice Supports Families

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Family members describe this caregiver role as fulfilling, rewarding, and an important part of the process. It does not help that caregivers often feel guilty for needing or wanting help and resultantly avoid the help they need. Additionally, Medicare pays 100% for home hospice with no copays or deductibles. Family Caregivers.

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4 For-Profit Hospice Providers to Watch in 2023

Hospice News

Founder and CEO Jessica McGlory said goodbye to a career in marketing and advertising to establish the company after becoming a caregiver for her father, who ultimately elected hospice due to a cardiac condition. The home hospice aides and the nurses were working so hard to try to give my dad the best experience.

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Checking in on your Staff’s Mental Health

Home Care Pulse

Share: We’re Home Care Pulse, a leading provider of experience management & surveys, caregiver/CNA training, and online reputation management. But what about the professional home care and hospice caregivers who create these amazing impact s on all of their patients and families. Plus the professional caregivers?

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Foolproof Ways To Build Better Relationships With Nursing Homes

Hospice Nurse Hero

Fewer hospitalizations and ER visits Better symptom management Additional support/education for the family Bereavement support for the family Decreased pain at the end-of-life. Call the family/caregiver – this goes a long way and can decrease the number of calls staff receive from family about the care you gave.

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7 Simple Ways to Get Organized for Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Members of the IDT include: Medical Director Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner Social Worker Chaplain Bereavement Coordinator Home Hospice Aide Volunteer Coordinator LPN. Honestly, you have a team on hospice for a reason so always include them in the care plan when appropriate. Interdisciplinary Team.