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HopeHealth’s Expanding Scope of Pediatric Hospice, Palliative Services

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I developed a proposal and presented it to our senior leadership and to our board of directors, who very happily agreed that this was absolutely in keeping with our mission and something that really made sense for us to offer, because there was this need out there not being filled.

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Key Trends That Will Shape the Hospice Industry in 2023

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Industry-wide, these bonuses in 2021 averaged from $2,038 for hospice aides to $9,056 for executive leaders, according to the 2022-2023 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report , published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with NAHC. The average bonus for registered nurses was $6,330. .

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5 Numbers that Shaped Hospice in 2022

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Hospices simply did not have enough staff to meet demand, which drove some of them out of business. Executives from almost every publicly traded hospice company raised this issue in earnings calls and presentations throughout the year. Hospices of all stripes indicated that wages were rising among their staff.

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Hospice Documentation What You Need to Know

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For instance, the nurse documents that the patient is totally bed-bound (PPS 30%) but the hospice aide states the patient uses a walker. Another issue that can occur is with the hospice aide care plan. For example, you enter an order and care plan for showers, but the aide documents a bed bath was given.

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How Hospice Supports Families

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On the other hand, the trend of more Americans dying at home also presents challenges for families that we may have not seen for a century. What’s more, hospice agencies often provide aides and volunteers for more direct support. Hospice aides can help with hands-on tasks such as bathing, dressing, and skin care.

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The Secret is Out: Hospice Recertification Made Easy!

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5 Tips for EASY Hospice Recertification. Comparison is king in the hospice recertification period. Simply put, you must compare the present to the past. An example of this could be that your hospice aide has requested a change in diaper size for the patient. Use Comparison Documentation.

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Professional Boundaries in Nursing: Are You Crossing the Line?

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One example that comes to my mind is also one of the mistakes that hospice nurses frequently make. As a nurse, it might be tempting to promise the family that you will be present when their loved one dies. When those under your care are fragile both physically and emotionally, it’s critical to maintain professionalism.

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