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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

A vital role in hospice care She’s worked as a volunteer coordinator for more than six years, but before that, was a hospice nurse for 23 years. It’s so important to understand the vital role these volunteers play in providing compassionate hospice care,” Whaley adds. So, they should be both fully vetted and fully prepared.”

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A “New Era” for Social Determinants of Health

Nurse.com

Nurses are going beyond a “screen and refer” approach to ensure patients and families get the help they need. Social determinants of health (SDOH) assessments can be used to achieve better outcomes. Imagine you’re a nurse in a neonatal ward. Nurses are taking a broader view of how unmet social needs are affecting patients. “We