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Hospices Work to Recruit More Volunteers Before COVID PHE Ends

Hospice News

The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Volunteers also help reduce providers’ costs.

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Hospice Getting Creative in Leveraging Volunteerism Post-PHE

Hospice News

The roles of hospice volunteers have morphed during the pandemic in ways that could have lasting impacts on how providers mold care delivery models – including increasing clinical capacity. Though the PHE ended on May 11, CMS will reinstate the volunteer rule as of Jan.

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Empathy in Healthcare

Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog

Patient care is more than just physical healing. Good healthcare includes building a connection that encompasses a patient’s mind, body, and soul. Older adults are a growing population that more people are having contact with as caregivers and in general living. Her blog is Hospice and Nursing Homes Blog.

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

Hospice News

YoloCares Names Director of Palliative Care California-based YoloCares has named Lisa Adams as director of palliative care and patient access. In addition to hospice and palliative care, YoloCares also offers adult day services and operates caregiver and bereavement support centers.

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Volunteers Are The Heart of Hospice Care

Hospice of the North Coast

Hospice of the North Coast is blessed to have a thriving volunteer department assisting our patients and families in many ways. Our patient care and pet therapists see our patients wherever they call home. Also, bringing a presence of comfort, respite for caregiving family members, and friendship.