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The Care Team Steps into Indiana with 1st Care Acquisition

Hospice News

“The Care Team and 1st Care share similar cultures and a strong commitment to quality patient care,” Shoemaker said in an announcement. “‘We We see a tremendous growth opportunity by expanding into Indiana and are excited to partner with organizations focused on clinical quality and patient experience.”.

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7 Simple Ways to Get Organized for Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Being a hospice nurse can leave you feeling exhausted and overwhelmed. If so, then you need these 7 simple ways to get organized for hospice nurses. Unlike working at a hospital or nursing home, you don’t just get to pop back into your patients’ rooms after you leave. Sound familiar?

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Awareness, Education Keys to Trauma-Informed Hospice Care

Hospice News

Lasting physical and social impacts can also take root as a result of these experiences, she added. The impacts of trauma and abuse are important to include in staff training and education, as well as patient care delivery approaches and employee policies, Fisher stated. Snyder previously served as a hospice nurse for 23 years.

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The Bird’s-eye View of a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Traditions Health

A vital role in hospice care She’s worked as a volunteer coordinator for more than six years, but before that, was a hospice nurse for 23 years. During that time, she’s come to understand what patients need, and how volunteers can add value.

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Public Facing Education via Social Media: A Podcast with Julie McFadden, Matt Tyler, Sammy Winemaker and Hsien Seow

GeriPal

We’ve invited: Julie McFadden (aka Hospice Nurse Julie ): Julie is a social media superstar, with 1.5 And then Hospice Nurse Julie. Julie McFadden goes by Hospice Nurse Julie. I’m going to start off with Nurse Julie, Hospice Nurse Julie, I think that’s your full title on TikTok.

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How To Help A Loved One During End of Life

Shining Light Hospice

The focus of hospice is to help each person to live out their remaining days with peace, comfort and dignity and comfort care is aimed at ensuring a patient maintains quality of life and that all symptoms are managed. The physician will oversee all care while on hospice. Nursing Care And Symptom Management.

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Professional Boundaries in Nursing: Are You Crossing the Line?

Hospice Nurse Hero

This is especially true in healthcare settings like home health and hospice when care is being provided in the patient’s home. For instance, as a hospice nurse, you spend a significant amount of time with your patients and their families. According to a 2020 Gallup poll , nurses ranked 89% for honesty.

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