Hospice News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A 2020 meta-analysis of 15 studies on burnout among palliative care nurses found a 24% prevalence for emotional exhaustion, 30% for depersonalization and 28% for feelings of low personal accomplishment. Houston Hospice also launched a mental wellness program in February as a free benefit for employees and their families to access.

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Hope Hospice

JULY 12, 2022

But the decision is also empowering, because an array of supportive care and assistance becomes available to both the patient and family. Hope’s hospice program also provides: Social workers to assist with medical paperwork and resources. Home health aides for personal care. Grief support. Accepting Grief.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The signs are more obvious as they can interfere with work, socialization, and daily function. Patients will have difficulty remembering current events as well as their own personal past history. The hospice team may consist of an attending physician, an RN case manager, a home health aide, a chaplain, and a social worker.

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