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

Traditions Health

It’s so important to understand the vital role these volunteers play in providing compassionate hospice care,” Whaley adds. Another volunteer took it upon herself to download German music to play for a patient who loved music. Volunteers, on the other hand, don’t have any jobs to perform except spending time with patients.

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A “New Era” for Social Determinants of Health

Nurse.com

When you’re changing a dressing or taking vital signs, patients and family make small talk. A social worker could solve this problem by arranging for transport. To talk about social determinants of health and other topics with a community of nurses, download the Nurse.com social networking app.