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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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Navigating Hospice Care: A Holistic Guide to End-of-Life Support

Hospice of the North Coast

Hospice services, a specialized form of care tailored to individuals with terminal illnesses and their families, go beyond mere symptom management – they prioritize comfort and solace. What exactly does hospice care entail? Their aim is to elevate the quality of life.

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What are the Four Levels of Hospice Care?

Sahara Hospice Care

Hospice care comes with many great assets for patients and family members. There is a lot to learn about hospice care and the features it brings to the table. Learn more about the four levels of hospice care and which one could benefit you! What are the four level of hospice care?

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Why Choose Traditions Health?

Traditions Health

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. A personalized approach, an unwavering commitment to comfort and dignity, and a deep understanding of each patient’s unique needs are at the heart of the hospice services we provide.

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

Hospice News

In 2015 she was promoted to vice president of quality, corporate compliance and risk management at Care Synergy , a network of regional nonprofit hospice providers. YoloCares Names Director of Palliative Care California-based YoloCares has named Lisa Adams as director of palliative care and patient access.

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Ep. 28 - The Power of Mentoring

HPNA podcast

About Lynn: Dr. Reinke is the Claire Dumke Ryberg, RN, Presidential Endowed Chair for Palliative and End of Life Care at the University of Utah, College of Nursing. About Masako: Dr. Mayahara is a clinical expert in pain management in hospice and palliative care.

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The 7-Minute Scoop: It's OK to Make a Change

Living With Hospice

In an end of life situation, there are so many things going on doctors and nurses and treatments and do we do a clinical trials or we don't? It's okay to change our minds about our nurses, and change nurses or nurses aides. I had another patient who changed her mind about dying at home. Not the nurses.