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Many Hospices Need to Step Up Disaster Planning

Hospice News

Many hospices may be unprepared to cope with a large-scale disaster or a future pandemic. Last year, The Joint Commission implemented similar requirements for hospices. However, the COVID-19 pandemic exposed gaps in preparedness when it comes to hospice and palliative care. Increasingly, this factors into compliance.

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

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Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. More patients are choosing to receive in-home hospice care,” the organization told local news.

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Hosparus Acquires Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice

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Hosparus Health has acquired Baptist Health Deaconess Hospice in Madisonville, Kentucky, for an undisclosed sum. Founded in 1978, Hosparus Health’s 600 employees and 500 volunteers provide care for more than 10,000 patients annually, including hospice, medical care, palliative medicine, mental health and bereavement services. “Our

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New Hospice Facilities Launch Ahead While Others Halt

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New hospice facilities and grief centers are cropping up across the country, while a California inpatient facility is reopening following a temporary closure due to the pandemic. . Meanwhile, construction of a hospice house in Maryland has ground to a halt. Hosparus Health opens new grief support facility.

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Angela Hospice’s New Inpatient Facility; Hosparus Opens PACE Center

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Angela Hospice’s New Senior Living Inpatient Facility Michigan-based Angela Hospice recently unveiled plans to open a new inpatient center at a senior living facility. Set to open this summer, the hospice facility will feature 15 patient beds at Lourdes Senior Community in Waterford, Michigan. The William B. and Janet B.

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The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care

Shining Light Hospice

The Roles of Medical Professionals in Hospice Care Hospice care is a type of health care that focuses on providing comfort and support to patients and families during the end-of-life process. While it is often provided in a hospice facility or home, many medical professionals are often involved in the care of these individuals.

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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

Let’s explore how hospice services can help your loved one. What Is Hospice? Hospice care is a service that can be provided to terminally ill patients who elect to have comfort care only at the end of life. The physician will oversee all care while on hospice. Hospice team members travel to the patient.