Hospice News
APRIL 12, 2023
A majority of people in the United States know the types of end-of-life care they wish to receive, but only 22% have documented their wishes. Significant variations in advance care planning utilization also exist among racial and ethnic groups. About 25% of those who have documented their wishes are white.
Seasons Hospice
JUNE 27, 2023
Dignity Is Everything In end-of-life care, maintaining dignity is of utmost importance. It involves honoring individuals’ inherent worth and value, even during their final stages of life. In end-of-life care, preserving dignity is incredibly important.
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Seasons Hospice
OCTOBER 26, 2022
If You or Your Loved One Is In Hospice Care, Be Proactive. If you have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and are receiving hospice care, you may want to consider creating a living will. This document can specify your end-of-life wishes in the event that you become unable to make decisions for yourself.
Hospice News
APRIL 17, 2024
Since then, the company has grown in terms of census, grown more sophisticated in its approach to end-of-life care and expanded into other business lines. The lawsuit contends that the claims denials denied Partners in Care its right to procedural due process. 1, 2016 and Dec.
Hospice Nurse Hero
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
One of these skills is understanding and completing hospice GIP documentation. In this article, we’ll explore why you need to learn General Inpatient (GIP) documentation and explore patient scenarios where GIP might be necessary. Plus, I’ll explain when GIP care is appropriate and when it’s not.
Hospice Nurse Hero
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
End-of-life care is intimate and unique for every patient. To make matters worse, I had never performed end-of-life care. (I Regardless of where your patient dies, these nursing tips can help you provide the best care to your patients and their families. Pronouncement During End-of-Life Care.
Hospice News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The benefits of advance care planning for seniors are well-documented, but younger adults should also ensure they are prepared for a life-threatening health crisis, according to Dr. Joseph Shega, executive vice president and chief medical officer for VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHEM).
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