Hospice News
NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Wages for hospice aides and CNAs are rising faster than those for other interdisciplinary team members as providers seek to stem rampant turnover among those employees. Medical directors saw the lowest rate of increase at 0.6% These nurses saw average national salary increases of 5.95% in 2022. patients compared to 14.12
Hospice News
JUNE 14, 2023
A significant factor in the anticipated hospital spending increase is rising labor costs, which have also been afflicting hospices and other providers in the continuum. Medical directors saw the lowest rate of increase at 0.6%. Nationally, registered nurses saw average salary increases of 5.95% in 2022.
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Hospice News
APRIL 8, 2024
The health system in 2021 began providing inpatient and community-based pediatric palliative and hospice care to infants, children and young adults. Hospice News recently sat down with pediatrician Dr. Rebecca MacDonell-Yilmaz, medical director of HopeHealth’s pediatric supportive services.
Hospice News
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Hospices of all stripes indicated that wages were rising among their staff. Social workers saw an average 4.07% hourly wage hike, and medical directors saw the lowest rate of increase at 0.6%, the report indicated. This, coupled with bonus programs, led to exacerbated labor costs during 2022.
Hospice Nurse Hero
AUGUST 21, 2022
If you’ve worked long enough as a hospice nurse, then there’s a good chance you’ve had to chart a patient’s hospice recertification. However, did you know that only the hospice medical director can recertify your patient’s eligibility ? These are all items that can support hospice recertification.
Hospice Nurse Hero
JULY 24, 2022
Members of the IDG meet no less than every 15 days to discuss the patient’s plan of care and are an essential regulatory component of hospice. RELATED ARTICLE: Hospice IDG: Top Time Wasters and How to Avoid Them.
Hospice Nurse Hero
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Members of the IDT include: Medical Director Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner Social Worker Chaplain Bereavement Coordinator Home Hospice Aide Volunteer Coordinator LPN. Honestly, you have a team on hospice for a reason so always include them in the care plan when appropriate. Interdisciplinary Team.
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