Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There’s a story Donnette Threats likes to tell when she thinks about hospice care and the meaning of time. As the Director of Product Management – Hospice at Homecare Homebase, Threats thinks often about what drives clinician satisfaction in hospice, and what innovations hospice providers can undergo to deliver that satisfaction.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Rising demand for hospice amid prolific clinical workforce shortages has providers laser-focused on effective recruitment and retention strategies. Onboarding processes have an important role in preparing hospice clinicians for the nuances of providing end-of-life care.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Though greater transparency in hospice program integrity has opened the door to more patients in need of end-of-life care, she said. Hospice News / RoboToaster Hospice News / RoboToaster Jessica McGlory, CEO, Guaranteed. Hospice News photo.)

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The health care system, in both private and public settings, that is engaged with financing, managing, and providing palliative and hospice care must directly address the issue of racism, discrimination, and disparities, particularly among marginalized underserved non-Hispanic Blacks,” authors stated in the study.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2024

Hospice providers, industry groups and other stakeholders recently penned a letter urging Congress to improve payment infrastructures that would increase access to end-of-life care among rural populations. The post Hospices Call on Congress to Support Rural Hospices, Patients appeared first on Hospice News.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The research follows up on a 2017 report by the Kaiser Family Foundation and The Economist to gauge whether perceptions of health care had changed in the intervening years, particularly in light of the pandemic. Though 74% expressed a positive view of hospice care, only 31% said they trusted the health care system as a whole.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Research around hospice care has come a long way. But data gaps exist when it comes to expanding understanding of some aspects of end-of-life care delivery. Some of the blindspots in the current sphere of hospice research hover around staffing trends and patient needs.

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Seasons Hospice

APRIL 8, 2021

There’s a swirling cloud of confusion and questions when it comes to end-of-life documentation. Those with life-limiting illnesses must resolve financial and medical questions before they are no longer able to make those important decisions. . Looking for hospice care? End-of-Life Medical Documents.

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1-800-HOSPICE

JUNE 20, 2023

Hospice care plays a significant role in providing comfort, support, and dignity to individuals with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Amidst the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges faced during this delicate time, social workers emerge as invaluable members of the hospice interdisciplinary team.

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Hospice of the North Coast

AUGUST 25, 2023

Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace. What exactly does hospice care entail? Their aim is to elevate the quality of life.

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Hospice News

APRIL 11, 2023

Hospices have relied on data to enhances their ability to assess the quality and quantity of bedside care delivered during a patients’ final days. This includes two key quality measures: Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life (HVLDL) and the Hospice Care Index (HCI).

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

of all Medicare hospice patients in 2018, according to the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Similar to other underserved populations, fear of discrimination and mistrust are the biggest walls between Native Americans and hospice care, according to Craig Dresang, CEO of California-based YoloCares.

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Hospice News

JULY 11, 2023

In this Voices article, Josie Aquino, Director, Product Management, VNS Health talks about how VNS Health is using data and analytics to improve end-of-life care. She explains why VNS is bullish toward concerns about a hospice carve-in, and she also shares an outlook on the VBID demonstration’s extension through 2030.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Equitable access to hospice care is hampered by disparities affecting certain racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups, posing a challenge that extends to educating patients and families about hospice services, and identifying those with advanced illnesses sooner to maximize the benefits.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This discussion took place on September 7, 2023 during the Hospice News ELEVATE Conference. Hospice News: I wanted to start by asking where the greatest opportunities for clinical innovation is in hospice care? Fried: I come from a 30-year background in hospice care in the nation, primarily in Florida.

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High Peaks Hospice

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Position Description: The Hospice Nurse Practitioner works in collaboration with the hospice team to provide hospice care services to patients and families in a variety of patient care settings. The Hospice Nurse Practitioner provides consultation, assessments, and evaluation of the plan of care.

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Hospice News

JUNE 22, 2023

Moreover, families frequently give feedback that they wished their loved ones had entered hospice earlier in order to reap the full benefits, often via Consumer Assessment of Health Care Provider and Systems (CAHPS) surveys, according to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. Mobile technology is not just used for documentation, but it’s really an integrated workflow for the caregiver at the bedside. What drew you to this field?

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 10, 2022

While this can be a difficult conversation for some families, being properly prepared can help make the transition into senior and end-of-life care easier. 8 Tips for Helping Aging Parents Plan for Senior and End-of-Life Care. Have a Discussion About Senior Care and End-of-Life Care.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of senior housing, skilled nursing, home health, and hospice care. My heart for post-acute care has grown year after year. My role was more than just teaching clinicians how to document patient visits. Change is inevitable.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tackle significant tasks first , avoiding the rush at the end of the day and allowing adjustments for remaining visits. Document in REAL TIME!!! Managing Your Time in Facilities Hospice nurses must take care to manage their time in the nursing home. Document in real time. I can’t say this enough. NO EXCUSES!

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High Peaks Hospice

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

From recruitment, selection, performance, development, compensation, benefits, and HR data management, the HR Generalist is instrumental to ensuring our team is prepared, trained and well-cared for by the organization while also taking the organization’s needs and best interests into consideration. Must meet all local health regulations.

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Hospice News

MAY 17, 2022

Widespread workforce shortages of hospice and palliative care providers are expected to worsen during the next 25 years. Recent research has indicated that supply of trained clinicians will be outpaced by demand for serious illness and end-of-life care as the country’s aging population swells.

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Seasons Hospice

MARCH 26, 2023

Similarly, individuals with multiple chronic conditions that require ongoing management may need to remain in palliative care for longer periods than those who do not have any other health issues. These documents allow individuals to plan ahead and specify their wishes in case of medical emergencies or chronic medical conditions.

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1-800-HOSPICE

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

families, time in hospice falls short of recommendations. That means more than half of Americans receive less than three weeks of hospice care. Why do most people receive less time in hospice than recommended? First, let’s consider the importance of a quality length of stay in hospice. Support Care Cancer.

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1-800-HOSPICE

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While most patients in hospice make an advance directive stating a preference to not be resuscitated or intubated, this is not a requirement. Here we explore this choice and how it affects hospice care. This document is usually for people in their last months of life. Does Hospice Require a DNR?

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Ann Merkel and some of the group of original High Peaks Hospice founders gathered to create a video to document the story of High Peaks Hospice’s beginnings. The Start of End Of Life Care in the Tri-Lakes Area and Expanding Throughout the Adirondacks.

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Traditions Health

APRIL 16, 2023

An Overview of Advance Directives An advance directive includes the end-of-life information you want your family and healthcare providers to know about your healthcare decisions if you become unable to communicate those choices. Spend time thinking about which care alternative works best for you. Gives copies to your loved ones.

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Hospice 101

MAY 16, 2020

I’ve learned, and have seen through observations firsthand, what truly makes a good hospice nurse different from an AMAZING hospice nurse. And, is it really important to be Amazing when managing a hospice patient’s end-of-life cares? Do they meet all of the set-goal end dates in a Care Plan?

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High Peaks Hospice

MARCH 1, 2022

Gedney’s time in hospice, he has seen and understands many of the barriers to individuals receiving proper hospice and end-of-life care. He has seen the good and the bad and wants to ensure that hospice care continues to be available to all who qualify.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 4, 2021

What are my options for care? Your options for care will look different depending on the former question. Many patients with life-limiting illnesses choose to stay at home and receive hospice care from a trusted provider. Some move into hospice homes where they can receive more intensive care.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 29, 2022

We want to make sure that access to this care continues at the forefront, and that people with serious and terminal illnesses are getting their needs met. We know about 50% of all Medicare beneficiaries who are eligible for hospice care receive it. One is that the the reimbursement for hospice care in the [U.S.

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