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Psychologist Jason Hotchkiss: Hospices Can Leverage Online Reviews to Drive Quality Improvement

Hospice News

Jason Hotchkiss, author, chaplain and psychologist, has unveiled new research on the ways online reviews can help drive hospice quality and staff morale. He is currently a chaplain and behavioral health specialist at the Center for Elders’ Independence and a professor of psychology at Cornerstone University in Michigan.

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How Can A Chaplain Help A Patient Who Is Non-Religious?

Seasons Hospice

In a hospice or hospital setting, a chaplain is often seen as a religious figure who offers spiritual support and guidance to patients and their families. In these cases, many may wonder how a chaplain can help a patient who is non-religious. Here are some ways in which a chaplain can assist non-religious patients: 1.

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Senators Baldwin and Capito Reintroduce PCHETA

Hospice News

If enacted, PCHETA would support hospice and palliative care training programs for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, social workers and chaplains. “As a caregiver for parents that suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, I saw firsthand just how valuable these services can be.

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AMOREM’s New Director of Faith Outreach: Build Community Relationships to Boost Hospice Access

Hospice News

Hospices will need to pivot their community outreach strategies to bridge generational faith gaps and improve reach among caregivers, he said. I was previously a chaplain supervisor, overseeing all of our spiritual care providers. AMOREM AMOREM William Williamson, director of faith outreach, AMOREM. Photo courtesy of AMOREM.

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How Death Doulas Can Help Hospices Improve Health Equity

Hospice News

They can come sit with a person for hours when a family member or caregiver can’t be there so their loved one does not die alone. Among the factors fueling these services is their impact on quality, according to Shana Sullivan, chaplain and certified end-of-life doula at Heart to Heart Hospice. There is absolutely an impact.

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RCT of Chaplaincy: Lexy Torke, Karen Steinhauser, LaVera Crawley

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On the other hand, all of our guests agree that chaplains are often the most vulnerable to being cut from hospital and health system budgets. We welcome all professions, including but not limited to physicians, chaplains, social workers, nurses, nurse practitioners, case managers, administrators, and pharmacists. Karen: Thank you.

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EdenHill Senior Living Communities Starts In-House Hospice Business

Hospice News

The EdenHospice team includes a hospice physician, director of nursing, chaplain, social worker, aides and volunteers. EdenHill Communities, established in 1906, offers a continuum of care that includes independent and assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, caregiving and now hospice services.

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