GeriPal

JUNE 29, 2023

On last week’s podcast we interviewed the medical director and the chaplain of the prison’s hospice unit (Hospice in Prison Part 1 ). On last week’s podcast we interviewed the medical director and the chaplain of the prison’s hospice unit (Hospice in Prison Part 1 ). This week we turn our attention to the inmates.

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GeriPal

APRIL 4, 2024

In case you miss the introductions at the start of the podcast, Bernie and Laurie are married, and offer wonderful reminiscence of their clinical practice over the last several decades. So when Bernie says, “I’ve heard you take these phone calls in the middle of the night, Laurie…” Now you know why! What words to use?

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GeriPal

APRIL 26, 2024

Hospice visits? Josh: Thank you, you all. Jenny, I think you have the song request today. Jenny: I mean I feel like it speaks for itself. Summary Transcript Summary As Betty Ferrell says on our podcast today, nurses play an essential role in care of people with serious illness. Doing home care? Is that right?

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GeriPal

AUGUST 31, 2023

And some people, in addition or instead, engage in deep introspection on how to make meaning or live with or understand this experience of serious illness. Bill: Thank you. Brad: Thank you. Can you believe that this is happening?” Juliet: You got it right. Juliet: Great, thank you. Was it April 1st?”

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 25, 2024

Death and dying are an intrinsic aspect of our work as nurses, and hospice is a nursing specialty for those who feel especially comfortable and conversant with the care of patients facing the dying process. Hospice is focused solely on symptom management and support through the dying process.

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GeriPal

APRIL 11, 2024

Does being ambivalent mean you don’t care about the decision? How do you resolve ambivalence? Lastly, the one takeaway point from this podcast is that the next time I see ambiguity (or have it myself), I should ask the following question: “I see you are struggling with this decision. Josh: Thank you, you all.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Three things I love about this podcast, and why you should listen. And next time maybe we really will play the game where every time the word pragmatic is mentioned you have to drink ? Can you imagine trying to usher Phish Heads to stay in their assigned seats? You’re kind of naked playing acoustic like that.

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Hospice News

JUNE 22, 2023

Recent allegations that staff at HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) put pressure on patients to enter hospice dovetail with longstanding questions over how and when patients should be referred. It’s hard to say that you have proof. SEIU benchmarked HCA’s hospice transfer rates against national data.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Thank you to Lynn Flint and Anne Kelly who serve as hosts for this episode, asking us the tough questions. The hot sauces progressed from mild to extreme (and I mean extreme) heat. Thank you, dear listeners, for sending us your questions, for your enthusiasm, and for your support. We answer your questions hot ones style.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In many instances, hospices will not be able to provide care if patients lack the support of a family caregiver. Her work is informed not only by her career of more than 20 years as a hospice professional but also by her experience as a caregiver for her husband. You’ve personally been a caregiver yourself.

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Hospice News

MAY 23, 2022

The Illinois General Assembly recently passed a bill that requires private insurers and Medicaid plans in the state to include a community-based pediatric palliative and hospice benefit. Under its parameters, state and private payers must provide coverage for community-based pediatric hospice and palliative care. The bill (SB.3819),

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

There are so many things that need to be addressed to improve quality and access to pediatric palliative and hospice care,” Leonard told Palliative Care News in an email. There are so many things that need to be addressed to improve quality and access to pediatric palliative and hospice care. Each year an estimated 2.5

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Hospice News

JANUARY 19, 2023

Hospice and behavioral health care could increasingly intersect in coming years as demand for specialized care grows. In some respects, the two sectors are already inextricably linked, given the holistic nature of hospice care, including attention to patients’ psychosocial and spiritual needs as well as bereavement support for families.

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GeriPal

APRIL 6, 2023

Einstein once said, “ Everything that can be counted does not necessarily count; everything that counts cannot necessarily be counted.” Karen: Thank you. Alex: To what extent can you study spiritual care interventions? Summary Transcript Summary Do we need an RCT to establish the worth of chaplaincy? These studies are important.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In this Voices interview, Hospice News sits down with Kristy Fisher, Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations at CareXM, to learn how hospice providers are doing more with less in an effort to add time back into nurses’ days so they can focus on patients. I loved taking care of active dying patients.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In his book The Hour of our Death Philip Aries described a long evolution in western civilization of cultural attitudes towards dying. Alex: One in the room with you and one joining us by Zoom. You’ve got a piano there. For those of you who are watching on YouTube, I’m going to play the piano. Eric: Wonderful.

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GeriPal

AUGUST 25, 2022

Two major shifts are transforming the landscape of hospice. First, private equity firms are gobbling up hospices. Thus, they have little in the way of long term vision for hospices, instead focused on cutting costs and maximizing profits. . People with dementia make up about half of hospice admissions. Great to be here.

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Hospice News

APRIL 17, 2023

Hospice News spoke with three palliative care providers that have risen to these challenges. At that time the interest in how you take care of patients with serious illnesses, palliative needs or end-stage diseases was really accelerating,” Smith said. Another important initiative was creating the right kind of culture at Prospero.

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GeriPal

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Alex Lee: Thank you. But before we jump into that topic, James, I think you have a song request. So the fact that you’re bringing up synth-pop warms my heart. Alex Smith: Were you alive when this song came out? Alex Smith: Sei, do you have any comment? Prognosis is inherently uncertain. AlexSmithMD.

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Living With Hospice

JULY 27, 2022

Diverging a bit from the Hospice theme, in episode 44, Mitch explores another form of end-of-life care and the role of a "Death Doula". He explains the origins of a doula role in relationship to the dying process, and the recent resurgence of this in modern end-of-life care. " All right, so what does that mean to you and I?

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Palliverse

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If the referral only arrives 72 hours before death or two weeks before death, does that mean palliative care is synonymous with end-of-life care? If the referral only arrives 72 hours before death or two weeks before death, does that mean palliative care is synonymous with end-of-life care? People just like me and you.

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Hospice 101

APRIL 15, 2020

Hospice Nurses would love to come into the hospitals and advocate for the dying patients. Hospice Nurses, true Hospice Nurses, are passionate about helping patients die comfortably, with dignity, and with compassion from loved ones and caregivers. Yes, we really would. THEY ARE LOVED BY SOMEONE.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This article is based on a Hospice News discussion with Daniel Reese, CEO of IntellaTriage at the Hospice News Elevate Conference in Chicago. Hospice News: I am pleased to welcome Daniel Reese, CEO of IntellaTriage. Daniel, thank you so much for coming out to Chicago. Hospice News: All right. 1:00 a.m.,

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

People who had grab bars installed through the program called their neighbors and say, hey you should get this too. Carmen: Thank you. Carmen: Have you guys ever wondered if you could clone yourself? I have to tell you, it’s a very powerful tool. Word of mouth spread rapidly. I’m excited to be here.

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As a hospice nurse, there are many skills that you must master. 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.

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Home Care Pulse

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Having two payer sources means there must be coordination and communication with both insurers. Does your agency have a way to do that? Where does your agency fit in the health care continuum? Do you understand the roles of other providers? How well does your agency do that?

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 8, 2022

As Thor notes, capturing patient stories has face validity as positively impacting the patients who share their stories and have them documented, and for the clinicians who get to truely and deeply know their patients in far greater depth than “what brought you to the hospital?” And Eric, thanks to you both for having us today.

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GeriPal

APRIL 14, 2022

But does this drug really live up to the hype? And if you want to learn more about buprenorphine from these amazing palliative care clinicians and others, check out of some of these articles: Learn more about caring for those with substance use disorder: . Katie: Thank you. Janet: Thank you. Eric: Thank you, Alex.

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GeriPal

DECEMBER 15, 2022

What does this study say about the amyloid hypothesis? Their answers may surprise you. . And Eric, thanks to you both for having us today. Great to be here with you and Eric and of course Heather, who I’ve worked with for many years. Thank you for this request. Transcript. This is Eric Widera. Here we go.

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GeriPal

MAY 25, 2023

It does seem that if communities, particularly historically marginalized communities, are interested in ACP, that fact should carry some weight in how resources are allocated to research and health care financing. Sarah: Thank you. LJ: Thank you so much for having me. Eric: Why are you picking this song? Depression?

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High Peaks Hospice

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Join us in celebrating High Peaks Hospice’s Volunteer Manager, Jennifer Rich! Jennifer took time to elaborate on aspects of volunteering and her position at High Peaks Hospice. What does Volunteer management mean to you? . What life volunteer experience led you to this career path? . “I

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Chicago Caregiving

JANUARY 3, 2024

1 thing you learned from the pandemic? As a dietitian, I know firsthand that if a resident does not have proper nutrition, this can lead to weight loss, skin breakdown, and varying other health ailments. How has the way you care for people changed since the pandemic? What is the no. Jenny: People are resilient.

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Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

Flores, RN, CHPN, BS, a hospice nurse in Colorado since 2012. In 2020 Flores was a featured guest on the TV Show, The Doctors , sharing his expertise on end-of-life hospice care. His second book, Letter to a Hospice Nurse , celebrates the lives of hospice patients and gives a format for surviving family and friends to process grief.

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GeriPal

MARCH 31, 2022

Marilyn: Thank you. Alex: We also have Guy Micco or Micco, depending on whether you’re in Italy or in America. Alex: We also have Guy Micco or Micco, depending on whether you’re in Italy or in America. He’s also a part-time hospice and palliative care clinician. Guy: Thank you. Thank you, Alex.

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Seasons Hospice

JANUARY 16, 2023

Hospice May Seem Hopeless. Hospice care can be a difficult subject to think about. This can make the thought of hospice care depressing for those facing the prospect of utilizing this type of healthcare service. It is important to remember that hospice care does not have to mean defeat or surrender in the face of illness.

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 26, 2022

. – July 2021: What is the Hospice Care Index? – What did this level of oversight tell hospice agencies? – Quality improvement means understanding the data! Article Contents: July 2021: What is the Hospice Care Index? What did this level of oversight tell hospice agencies? – Who did best?

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Traditions Health

JANUARY 30, 2023

Common Hospice Myths Debunked Hospice care can be a profound benefit for patients with life-limiting conditions and their loved ones, and it is an important part of end-of-life planning. However, there are many myths surrounding hospice care that may prevent people from taking advantage of this form of care.

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