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Preventing Adverse Drug Events in Hospice Care

Hospice News

Documentation errors and a fragmented health system pose the greatest risks for adverse drug events among hospices. Another key to reducing adverse events is increasing education around medication management at the end of life, McPherson stated. Nearly half (45.7%) of these patients had more than one adverse drug event.

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Unity Through End-of-Life Care: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care Continuum

Home Care Pulse

HCP WEBINAR SERIES Unity Through End-of-Life Care: Why Approaching Hospice Holistically is Necessary to the Success of the Care Continuum Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 Wednesday, July 19th, 2023 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min 2:00pm EST | 60 min By uniting the continuum of care, we have a stronger force to improve the (..)

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Can I Include End of Life Care Wishes in My Will?

Seasons Hospice

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. What Items Should Be Present In Your Living Will?

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‘Suncoast’ Film Points a Lens at Hospice Families’ Experience

Hospice News

The toll that caregiving has taken on both family members, and their relationship, is a major theme of the film, as is Doris’ desire to find ways to live her own life even as her brother’s ends. In the backdrop of these personal events, hangs the Schiavo case. I think that’s part of the beauty of the story.

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World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Raises Global Awareness

Hospice News

Soon after its inception, the alliance established World Hospice and Palliative Care (WHPC) Day to spread the word about serious illness and end-of-life care. The observance is now recognized on the second Saturday of every October and features educational and fundraising events in nearly 70 countries.

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Physician, Legislator Morhaim: Hospices Should Be Vocal About Advance Care Plans

Hospice News

If there was a way for hospice and palliative care to connect with people, that would be a big step forward.”. This is by nature an unplanned event. While serving in the Maryland state legislature, Morhaim championed legislation that required advance care plans to be incorporated into patients’ electronic medical records.

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Why and How to Train Every Role in Your Business on the Dynamics of Dying

Home Care Pulse

Join Wendie Colvin, HCP’s Senior Clinical Content Writer, and Hospice Pioneer Barbara Karnes, as they navigate the complexities of the dying process, discuss the importance of training, and share how to effectively provide end-of-life care. Replay Webinar

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