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What Services Does Hospice Care Provide for Patients and Families?

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Skilled nurses are trained to manage a range of medical conditions, administer medications, and monitor vital signs. Bereavement Support for Families The end of a loved one’s life is a deeply challenging time for families, and hospice care extends its support beyond the patient’s passing.

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

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One of the roles of hospice is to confirm the absence of vital signs and comfort the family. You will also want to document education, emotional support, and bereavement that was offered to the family. Notified coroner’s office of absent vital signs and body was ok’d to release to the funeral home.

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5 Tips to Stop Feeling Incompetent for New Hospice Nurses

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Members of the IDG include: Medical Director Physicians Nurses (RNs and LPNs) Home Hospice aides Medical Social Workers Chaplains Bereavement Therapists (speech, occupation, physical) Volunteer Coordinator and Volunteers Patient and Family (are not required to attend meetings). You can also use the SBAR format when you call the physician.