NHPCO

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The FY23 omnibus extends that IMPACT Act aggregate cap methodology by another year to 2032, meaning that for the next decade many hospices will have to do more with less to continue providing patient care. . It also directs the U.S. This package is a mixed bag for hospices.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 18, 2024

Caregivers of patients with longer prognoses face difficult emotional challenges, including feelings of guilt, frustration and grief, she stated. Those are things that hospice is really set up to address, but what can be lacking in trying to spread teams out for that emotional care. Caregiver issues really run the gambit.

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Daily Nurse

MAY 10, 2024

Young nurses can foster resilience by finding healthy outlets for their grief, whether through talking with colleagues who understand the unique pressures of the job, seeking support from mentors, or engaging in activities that provide emotional release. These resources can provide comfort and practical strategies for managing grief.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 17, 2023

For palliative care clinicians, that apathy can lead to the depersonalization of patients, negatively affecting patient care. The need to roll with the nearly constant changes in the health care system also takes a toll, according to an executive panel from Houston Hospice.

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Hospice News

JULY 5, 2022

The hospice is remodeling the office space in order to meet the unique needs of the organization, including serving as a central hub of communication, support and supplies for staff regarding patient care needs, Lopez continued.

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AJN Off the Charts

JULY 14, 2022

Regarding staffing, researchers have found that a majority of nurses and hospital administrators prefer 12-hour shifts as a means to achieve continuity of care, ease of scheduling, and for nurses, work–life balance. Regarding patient care quality, research has shown an association between longer consecutive shifts and more clinical errors.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The impacts of trauma and abuse are important to include in staff training and education, as well as patient care delivery approaches and employee policies, Fisher stated. Misunderstandings around trauma-informed care are common among health care organizations, McKinnis stated.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Our fingerprints are all over the delivery of patient care, and we also have a hand in non-clinical roles that serve equally important purposes, from writing code to balancing institutional budgets. Yes, the gravity of human life unfolds all around us, and we nurses know what to do. Our presence is ubiquitous and universal. We show up.

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High Peaks Hospice

APRIL 12, 2023

The incumbent will provide direct support to clients who are dealing with the grief associated with loss, generally associated with the death of a loved one. Manage all bereavement volunteers’ duties; work closely with other bereavement team members and collaborate with the patient care team.

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Shining Light Hospice

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Hospice team members recognize the importance of attending to all aspects of patient care in mind, body, and spirit. Hospice Is More Than Just Medical Care. Grief can be a heavy load to carry when caring for a loved one who is facing impending death. Grief can affect all areas of a person’s life.

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Hospice News

MAY 20, 2022

As with increased telehealth services for patient care, many providers leaned on technology to make up their difference. For example, when their annual fundraiser was postponed due to sheltering in place, Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Kentucky created an online event website as an alternative.

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Hope Hospice

JANUARY 9, 2023

Money raised through registrations and peer-to-peer supporting donations benefits patient care and helps keep grief support, dementia education, and family caregiver resources available to the public at no charge. The community’s participation helps Hope Hospice care for more than 2,000 East Bay neighbors each year.

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Hope Hospice

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Money raised through registrations and peer-to-peer supporting donations benefits patient care and helps keep grief support, dementia education, and family caregiver resources available to the public at no charge. The community’s participation helps Hope Hospice care for more than 2,000 East Bay neighbors each year.

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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

I look forward to sustaining the high standard of care the agency is known for and growing services that will meet the ever-changing health care needs in our community.” The nonprofit hospice has served patients in the area since 1979. Hospice Services of Lake County also operates three thrift stores.

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Hope Hospice

JULY 6, 2022

DUBLIN, CA – The 2022 Hike for Hope on May 14 at Del Valle Regional Park broke both attendance and fundraising records with more than 1,300 registrants and over $180,000 in support raised for Hope Hospice’s patient care and community programs. The prior records were 702 hikers in 2011 and $114,758 in 2018. Photo credit: Chuck Deckert.

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Hope Hospice

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The combined organization will continue to partner with health care systems and community services throughout the Bay Area to provide a continuum of care for seriously ill patients and their families. More information is available at bythebayhealth.org.

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Hope Hospice

MAY 17, 2023

2023 Hike for Hope Exceeds Goal With $153k Raised Fundraiser benefits Hope Hospice patient care and community programs DUBLIN, CA – Despite drizzly weather, nearly 850 supporters of Hope Hospice gathered at Del Valle Regional Park on May 6 for the nonprofit organization’s signature Hike for Hope.

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Hope Hospice

MAY 24, 2019

The Hope 100 Golf Marathon is a unique annual event for Hope Hospice in which each golfer commits to raising $2,500, with net proceeds benefiting Hope’s patient care and grief support programs in the East Bay/Tri-Valley areas. Participation is limited to 36 golfers.

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Daily Nurse

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

And when Matthew was diagnosed, I enjoyed taking care of him. Once he passed, I knew I wanted to give back to the community that cared so much for Matthew and my family. Through my grief, I found my calling— to help others navigate the same path. I hold a special place in my heart for these patients and their families.

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Hope Hospice

APRIL 23, 2019

Hike for Hope is a unique celebration of family, friends and remembrance and raises funds for Hope’s patient care, grief support services, and caregiver education programs. Join the 2019 Hike for Hope, a hike that benefits a good cause on May 4, 2019, at Del Valle Regional Park in Livermore!

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Nurse.com

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Another concern, which is not limited to critical care nursing, is a lack of nurses’ voices in crucial decision making. We need to make sure that nurses are at the table and their input is valued when important decisions are made in hospital settings, whether it’s about patient care or policies and procedures that affect the way that we work.

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Diversity Nursing

JUNE 2, 2022

This collection of true narratives reflects the dynamism and diversity of Nurses, who provide the first vital line of patient care. He provides a wealth of action-oriented "spiritual stretches" that help us more fully integrate the gifts of Nursing- joy, wonder, gratitude, insight and grief - into our daily lives.

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Shining Light Hospice

APRIL 8, 2022

Each Hospice patient has a dynamic team of providers whose priority is on their comfort. Typically each hospice team consists of an RN case manager who is the primary contact person and who will carry out the bulk of the patient care. The attending physician oversees all care provided.

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Hope Hospice

APRIL 14, 2020

Here’s the story, as told by Joan Alford, RN, Hope’s former patient care coordinator: We had received a donation of a hot-air balloon ride from the City of Livermore’s Centennial Celebration. Will you make a donation today to help us continue to offer exceptional care to our local communities? PLEASE DONATE TODAY.

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Hope Hospice

JUNE 7, 2019

The Hope Hospice and Home Health community returned to Livermore’s Del Valle Regional Park on May 4 for the ninth annual Hike for Hope, which raised more than $90,000 for Hope’s patient care and community services. Many participants were hiking in memory of departed loved ones and carried photos or mementos with them on the hike. “As

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Red M.D.

OCTOBER 8, 2020

But there’s no denying that my father’s legacy is always lingering in the background, whether I am in the trauma bay or at a patient’s bedside. I knew almost nothing about this woman – she had been under my care for only a few short hours – and yet I was tasked, and blessed, with signing off on the final chapter of her life.

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The Nurse Break

APRIL 4, 2022

The majority are adult patients with all types of conditions, commonly cardiac, complex medical and surgical, or trauma – they are often intubated and ventilated and on inotropes. Most transfers from the RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Brisbane base are inter-facility transfers to secondary or tertiary hospitals for definitive patient care.

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Home Care Pulse

JULY 25, 2023

He, there’s so much focus given to bereavement and grief as well, and he fears that again, there’s just not enough thought giving to what that dying person themselves is going through, whether they’re afraid to die with any secrets surrounded by platitudes. Those five years, those patients taught me what dying was like.

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Shining Light Hospice

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Because each patient experiences dementia symptoms somewhat uniquely, the timing of each stage is rather unpredictable to some point. In general, each stage progressively worsens ending in the need for total patient care. Being patient-centered also means caring for and supporting loved ones.

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Palliverse

JUNE 16, 2022

It is ridiculous that health care institutions have to count on sales of Chocolate Brownies and other baked goods in order to maintain free services to eligible patients in the community they serve. We really do need a hand here, as we don’t want good patient care to have to depend on our baking supplies.

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GeriPal

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Accreditation In support of improving patient care, UCSF Office of CME is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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Home Care Pulse

MAY 31, 2022

So I went and pursued my master’s in nursing education and then taught at a university for a few years and then found myself in home care for lots of unexpected reasons, but I absolutely love it. I love, uh, what you’ve provided, um, to bright star care. Melissa Mendez: ( 02:06 ). That’s great. I love it.

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