Hospice News
AUGUST 22, 2022
The hospice chaplain shortage is reaching a tipping point. As they work to recruit and retain their chaplain labor force, hospices are contending with a barrage of issues that also can impact patient access. She told Hospice News that pay rates for chaplains are “woefully inadequate.”.
Hospice Chaplaincy
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your visit documentation, this is a webinar for you. The most scrutinized area for hospices by the U.S. centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is […] This webinar will be on Monday September 25th at 10:00am Central Standard Time.
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Hospice News
MARCH 11, 2024
Spiritual hospice care providers are an important link to building bridges of access and trust among underserved African American populations. Faith is very important to African Americans,” Ebema told Hospice News. “By Reimbursement avenues focused on improving disparities are widening in and around hospice.
Hospice News
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
He is currently a chaplain and behavioral health specialist at the Center for Elders’ Independence and a professor of psychology at Cornerstone University in Michigan. Prior to this work, he spent more than a decade as a hospice chaplain working for national and regional providers.
Shining Light Hospice
APRIL 8, 2022
Spiritual support is provided by the Hospice chaplain and social workers are also available. Day to day care is still carried out by the family, however the nurse will assess the patient’s needs and the Hospice team provides support based on the goals that are identified. The attending physician oversees all care provided.
Hospice Nurse Hero
MARCH 2, 2022
This form of hospice reporting was part of a mandate in the Affordable Care Act (ACA ) and became active in 2017. Secondly, the scores from this survey are followed and recorded by Medicare. As a hospice nurse, you might not always understand how this relates to your work. WHAT DOES MEDICARE CAHPS REPORT?
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