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Culture, Compensation, Education Are Keys to Hospice Chaplain Turnover

Hospice News

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. When someone is overwhelmed, it is impossible for them to provide quality care.”.

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Hospice Care versus Home Health Care

Shining Light Hospice

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. Home Health aides are available to assist with activities of daily living such as bathing and personal care.

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7 Proven Ways to Improve Your Hospice CAHPS Scores

Hospice Nurse Hero

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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