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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

Hospice News

MAY 31, 2023

The biggest challenge is understanding how cannabis laws in particular apply to pain and symptom management in end-of-life care, according to Jennifer Moore Ballentine, CEO of the Coalition for Compassionate Care of California. Providers toeing lines between local and national laws, she said.

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Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

Hospice News

JULY 22, 2022

Many come striving for change after witnessing loved ones receive poor end-of-life care or enduring bereavement without support. A death doula is a non-medical provider trained to care for a terminally ill person and their family physically, emotionally and spiritually during the process of death.

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The Art of Servicing Others: Celebrating Hospice Social Workers.

Hospice 101

MARCH 2, 2021

March is Social Workers Appreciation Month! I wanted to take a moment to especially recognize and honor a specific group of Social Workers that make an enormous difference in the end-of-life journey: Our Hospice Social Workers! Hospice Social Workers Make a Difference.

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Gentiva Engineers Unique Palliative Care Payment System Via AIM Program

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, efforts to fill that gap in care often struggle due to limited reimbursement, primarily managed through Medicare fee-for-service, Gentiva COO Nick Stengle said in a panel discussion at the Home Care 100 Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. Palliative can sometimes help bridge that gap that actually exists.

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VNS Health Expands Hospice Education for Underserved Asian Americans

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Even our nurses have been telling me that compared to when we first started, they’re seeing a lot more Asian patients in our [hospice] program,” Lin told Hospice News. “So, The aim was to break down the most common barriers of access among Asian American communities – misconceptions and fear around end-of-life care, Lin explained.

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UHS Binghamton Hospital Opens Palliative Care Unit

Hospice News

AUGUST 2, 2023

These individuals’ often have a host of physical, mental and psychosocial needs that palliative care services can help support – a main reason for bridging care gaps with the unit’s establishment, according to Kris Marks, administrative director of palliative care at UHS Hospitals. Census Bureau.

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Guaranteed Health is redefining the end-of-life-care experience by building a-first-of-its-kind technology and AI-enabled platform that supports patients, caregivers, providers and payers. Littlefield was previously Riverside Health System’s executive vice president and chief nursing officer. The funding follows a $6.5

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CareAcademy Launches Hospice Curriculum

Hospice News

MARCH 1, 2024

The online clinical training platform CareAcademy has developed a hospice care curriculum. The new curriculum is designed to offer “foundational orientation training” for hospice aides, nurses, volunteers, social workers, chaplains and other spiritual care providers, as well as physicians.

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How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

Hospice News

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Aging LGBTQ+ populations have few options for quality end-of-life care – particularly those in rural areas – and hospices are ramping up efforts to reach them. Nurses have a right to speak out. Access to hospice can be challenging for many seniors in remote or rural regions.

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SCAN Group Invests in Guaranteed’s ‘Inclusive’ Hospice Technology Services

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The decision to join forces with SCAN Group marks a strategic step forward in Guaranteed’s goals of expanding end-of-life care delivery among vulnerable underserved aging adults, according to McGlory. “As The platform also connects patients to in-person end-of-life care services.

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Bill Would Create New State-Level Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Care Program

Hospice News

MARCH 19, 2024

Pediatric hospice and palliative care providers often require specialized training, and these professionals come with higher wages that are not sufficiently compensated by current reimbursement rates, she indicated. The ability to build care collaborations is a large part of improving access, she stated.

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Hospices Call on Congress to Support Rural Hospices, Patients

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. So, for access to rural care, we’re going to have to depend on smaller rural programs.

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St. Croix Hospice Leverages Predictive Analytics to Boost Quality

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Not only have daily clinical visits in the last week of life improved, so too have bedside presence from other interdisciplinary team members such as social workers and chaplains, she stated. Having] these unique insights and focus on end-of-life care also helps St.

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Breaking Down Costs, ROIs of Hospice-Death Doula Partnerships

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

. — Beth Klint, CEO, Goodwin Hospice Some of the upfront costs associated with bringing on EOLDs involve those around fine-tuning the referral structure and how these professionals work with care managers, according to Jane Eulers, co-founder and chief doula of Present for You.

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Proposed California Bill Aims For $25 Health Care Worker Minimum Wage

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The health care sector in California must offer higher wages to remain competitive.” Employees covered by the proposed legislature include workers at home-based care companies, hospitals, health systems, skilled nursing facilities and other organizations, including dialysis clinics and inpatient centers.

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Ethical Dilemmas in End of Life & Challenges Nurses Overcome

Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As hospice nurses, we embark on a journey filled with compassion, empathy, and the desire to provide comfort to those in their final stages of life. The Ethical Dilemmas in End of Life Care: Hospice care is unique and although it revolves around providing comfort and dignity to individuals at the end of life.

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AI, RPM Systems Turning Keys For Compassus

Hospice News

JANUARY 1, 2024

Staffing strains and quality concerns have hospice providers relying more heavily on technology to strengthen the delivery, timing and experience of end-of-life care. There’s a human element to it and a patient-centered care element to it that helps advance health care overall.

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Calls Grow Louder for Greater Federal Support of Rural Hospices

Hospice News

APRIL 4, 2024

Calls are growing louder for Congress to build stronger reimbursement and workforce incentives aimed at improving the availability and sustainability of rural-based end-of-life care. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants are essential in covering the gap in providers in rural communities,” Hoover said.

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How Outpatient Palliative Care Clinics Advance Person-Centered Care

Hospice News

AUGUST 7, 2023

Jane Schell, section chief of palliative care and medical ethics in, division of Nephrology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), told Palliative Care New. All palliative care, no matter the setting, seeks to alleviate symptoms and pain for people living with chronic illnesses. You need nurses.

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Employee Wellness Programs a Rising Priority for Hospice Workers

Hospice News

MAY 31, 2022

Self-preservation is “paramount” to working in serious illness and end-of-life care, according to new research published in the Journal of Death and Dying. Furthermore, this may also educate aspiring end-of-life care staff in preparation for the reality of hospice environments.”.

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How an Advance Care Planning Bill Could Impact Hospice and Medicare

Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If enacted, the legislation would remove co-pays and patient fees for advance care planning (ACP) services, allow social workers to conduct these conversations, expand provider education about associated billing codes, and improve reporting on barriers to ACP utilization. House of Representatives by Rep.

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Discrimination Fears Deter LGBTQ+ Patients From Advance Care Planning

Hospice News

AUGUST 9, 2022

This deterred them from discussing their goals of care and end-of-life wishes with providers, the study found. Training health care staff to help patients feel safe in these discussions is essential to addressing this problem, according to Arthur Fitting, nurse and LGBTQ+ program manager at VNS Health.

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HopeHealth’s Dr. Leah McDonald Sees ‘System-Wide Embedding’ of Palliative Skills

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Resources are limited among an aging population with high care needs. It’s bringing palliative medicine consults outside of the hospital and into people’s homes, into long-term care centers and cancer or heart failure clinics. This allows for appropriate transition to end-of-life care when that makes sense for families.

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ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

Hospice News

OCTOBER 24, 2023

New Hospice Facility Launches in Arizona Bonnie Irr, a retired hospice nurse, is launching a new inpatient facility in southwestern Arizona to improve end-of-life care access to families in need. Patients will have the option to receive end-of-life care from a hospice provider of their choice.

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VITAS Taps Alexander Fernandez as CFO, EVP

Hospice News

MARCH 8, 2023

“I look forward to partnering with this team and all its employees, immersing myself in the culture and executing on strategies that ultimately contribute to ensuring VITAS as the premier provider of end-of-life care.” VITAS last year implemented a recruitment and retention bonus program.

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HopeHealth’s Expanding Scope of Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Services

Hospice News

APRIL 8, 2024

I started advocating pretty early on that I thought it would be really beneficial to form a separate, dedicated team of nurses, physicians, social workers and chaplains to take part in this care. That has also been a really huge source of support for the staff caring for these patients.

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VITAS, Gentiva, Home Health & Hospice Care Expand Inpatient Services; Banner Health Shutters Hospice Programs in Phoenix

Hospice News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Patients at the hospital-based center receive care in a home-like clinical setting that includes overnight accommodations for friends and family. An interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, volunteers and bereavement experts provide 24/7 care.

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Hospice Worker, Patient Safety Concerns Impact Access in Underserved Communities

Hospice News

AUGUST 28, 2023

Frequently, these aging populations face a host of social determinants of health needs,and violent crime can impact equitable access to end-of-life care, the HHS report indicated. Hospice workers’ personal biases and perceptions of these communities also contribute to inequities, McCann-Davis said.

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Hospice of Cincinnati, Adventist Health Expand Hospice; Labor Pressures Shutter Midwest-Based Programs

Hospice News

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“This is a tremendous opportunity to offer experienced, hospital-based hospice care to patients who are too fragile or unstable to be transferred to another location,” Mattson said in a press release. The hospital-based hospice unit marks Hospice of Cincinnati’s fifth inpatient location.

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How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Hospice News

JANUARY 31, 2024

Palliative care, pediatric end-of-life care and end-of-life doula (EOLD) services are top of mind for hospices that are diversifying their services in 2024. Most PACE participants are reimbursed through the long-term care programs within Medicare and Medicaid, according to Black.

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Hospices, Health Systems Expand Pediatric Palliative Care, Hit Staffing Barriers

Hospice News

JUNE 10, 2022

Another consideration is the number of health care workers who believe they have the personal resilience to care for children who are suffering or dying. West Virginia-based Hospice of the Panhandle is growing its pediatric palliative care program. Hospices are also stepping up.

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National Nurses Month

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APRIL 28, 2023

May Is Nurse Appreciation Month This May, join us in celebration of America’s 4.4 million registered nurses who make a touching difference in the lives of patients and their families. Exceptional nurses often have a true passion for helping others, backed by compassion and empathy.

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Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

Hospice News

JANUARY 17, 2023

Board-certified in hospice and palliative medicine, Howe has more than 20 years of experience as a physician and medical director for various health care organizations in the Denver area, including a number of rehabilitation, assisted living and skilled nursing home facilities. Valley Medical Group’s New CMO.

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Hospices Face ‘Astronomical’ Costs to Attract and Keep Staff

Hospice News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

These one-time retention bonuses were funded through unspent Provider Relief Funds, and were designed to increase VITAS’ clinical staff teams of licensed nurses, nurse managers, home health aides and social workers. It’s a mix of our culture and us taking actions after listening to staff feedback.”.

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Frontline Honors: Caitlin Berry, Advocate Aurora Health

Hospice News

JULY 28, 2022

Caitlin Berry, Registered Nurse, Hospice for Advocate Aurora Health, has been named a 2022 Frontline Honors honoree by Hospice News. HSPN: What drew you to the Hospice Care industry? I think the voice of bedside staff (nurses, CNAs, social workers, and chaplains) is still undervalued and underutilized.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

JULY 12, 2023

Nursing is a second career for Derek J. 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. He’s also written two books to increase knowledge of end-of-life care.

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NHPCO Statement: Debunking Hospice Myths Propagated by Recent News Story

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JUNE 21, 2023

The choice for end-of-life care is deeply personal and should be made by patients, in consultation with loved ones and medical personnel, with a thorough understanding of the prognosis, the various care options available, and the implications of each of those options.

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Blue Monarch CEO: Hospice Startup Seeks to Raise Bar on Quality

Hospice News

APRIL 26, 2022

Nurse practitioner Raphael and registered nurse Britt Akobundu, a married couple, launched San Diego-based Blue Monarch Hospice this past March, with the intent of improving the quality of life for not only patients and families, but also health care workers. . The health care system is strained.

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Providing Hospice Cares in a Facility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Quarantine

Hospice 101

APRIL 11, 2020

They need you to visit, to provide a listening ear, and to provide them with some social interaction. At a time we are being told to avoid others and limit our time with our patients, is a time that hospice nurses should really be increasing their frequency of weekly visits. Care for yourself, love yourself too.

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UnityPoint VP Agnew: Educate Patients, Clinicians to Expand Hospice

Hospice News

MAY 2, 2022

End-of-life care is very personal, and it’s emotional. When you talk about an interdisciplinary team coming into your home — nurses, a social worker, chaplain, having access to the physician, volunteers — people are automatically going to think that there’s a cost associated with that.

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National Doctors’ Day Celebrates Work That Matters

Traditions Health

MARCH 30, 2024

From our physicians to our nurses to our chaplains and social workers, we’re a team. We’re supportive of one another, and we communicate constantly about patient care. We can step in and help find the loved one a place to live where they have access to around-the-clock care. A) The people.

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Why Choose Traditions Health?

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APRIL 14, 2024

When the time comes to make profound decisions about end-of-life care for a loved one, every question becomes a quest for the exceptional. Our 16 years of proven satisfaction and superior clinical outcomes have placed us at the forefront of end-of-life care. The answer is simple: quality of life.

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Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: A Guide for New Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

JANUARY 11, 2024

As a hospice nurse, a challenging and unavoidable aspect of your role is navigating end-of-life conversations. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of these conversations and some key strategies to help new hospice nurses. Understanding the Challenges of End-of-Life Conversations: 1.

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2023 NHPCO Facts and Figures Report Now Available

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

Trends in quality of care: CY 2021 saw an increase in visits in the last days of life by both nurses and social workers after a decline in 2020. Although COVID-19 accounts for only 2% of primary diagnoses, it may still have been a secondary or contributory diagnosis.

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Psychedelics, Cannabis Show Promise in End-of-Life Care, But More Research Needed on the Risks

Deathwives Founders: Death Doulas Fill End-of-Life Care Gaps, Ease Strain on Hospice Staff

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The Art of Servicing Others: Celebrating Hospice Social Workers.

Gentiva Engineers Unique Palliative Care Payment System Via AIM Program

VNS Health Expands Hospice Education for Underserved Asian Americans

UHS Binghamton Hospital Opens Palliative Care Unit

Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

CareAcademy Launches Hospice Curriculum

How Hospices Can Improve Health Equity for Rural-Based LGBTQ+ Seniors

SCAN Group Invests in Guaranteed’s ‘Inclusive’ Hospice Technology Services

Bill Would Create New State-Level Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Care Program

Hospices Call on Congress to Support Rural Hospices, Patients

St. Croix Hospice Leverages Predictive Analytics to Boost Quality

Breaking Down Costs, ROIs of Hospice-Death Doula Partnerships

Proposed California Bill Aims For $25 Health Care Worker Minimum Wage

Ethical Dilemmas in End of Life & Challenges Nurses Overcome

AI, RPM Systems Turning Keys For Compassus

Calls Grow Louder for Greater Federal Support of Rural Hospices

How Outpatient Palliative Care Clinics Advance Person-Centered Care

Employee Wellness Programs a Rising Priority for Hospice Workers

How an Advance Care Planning Bill Could Impact Hospice and Medicare

Discrimination Fears Deter LGBTQ+ Patients From Advance Care Planning

HopeHealth’s Dr. Leah McDonald Sees ‘System-Wide Embedding’ of Palliative Skills

ProMedica Scales Down Operations; New Inpatient Facilities Open at Beacon Hospice, Holy Name Medical Center, The Hansen House

VITAS Taps Alexander Fernandez as CFO, EVP

HopeHealth’s Expanding Scope of Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Services

VITAS, Gentiva, Home Health & Hospice Care Expand Inpatient Services; Banner Health Shutters Hospice Programs in Phoenix

Hospice Worker, Patient Safety Concerns Impact Access in Underserved Communities

Hospice of Cincinnati, Adventist Health Expand Hospice; Labor Pressures Shutter Midwest-Based Programs

How Hospices Are Diversifying Their Services in 2024

Hospices, Health Systems Expand Pediatric Palliative Care, Hit Staffing Barriers

National Nurses Month

Enhabit Appoints General Counsel; The Denver Hospice Gets New Medical Director

Hospices Face ‘Astronomical’ Costs to Attract and Keep Staff

Frontline Honors: Caitlin Berry, Advocate Aurora Health

Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

NHPCO Statement: Debunking Hospice Myths Propagated by Recent News Story

Blue Monarch CEO: Hospice Startup Seeks to Raise Bar on Quality

Providing Hospice Cares in a Facility during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Quarantine

UnityPoint VP Agnew: Educate Patients, Clinicians to Expand Hospice

National Doctors’ Day Celebrates Work That Matters

Why Choose Traditions Health?

Navigating End-of-Life Conversations: A Guide for New Hospice Nurses

2023 NHPCO Facts and Figures Report Now Available

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