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How to get the Best Hospice Care with Therapies, Heartbeat Episode 287

The Heart of Hospice

We’re clearing up the confusion about using therapies (physical, speech, and occupational) for hospice patients. It’s one of the confusing issues in hospice – whether therapy modalities can be used in end of life care. The truth is that PT, ST, and OT can be utilized in hospice.

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Shining From Within: The Difference Between a Good Hospice Nurse and an Amazing Hospice Nurse.

Hospice 101

Are you a good hospice nurse? Or, are you an AMAZING Hospice Nurse? In my eight-years as a Hospice Nurse, I’ve worked with some good hospice nurses, some bad hospice nurses, and then I’ve had the honor and privilege of working with some AMAZING hospice nurses. But can this difference be taught?