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Hospices Leverage Technology to Improve Patient, Employee Satisfaction, Reduce Turnover 

Hospice News

With burnout as a major cause of turnover, hospices are applying technology to take some of the pressure off of staff in hopes of boosting retention. Hospice nurses pointed to this issue as their number-one concern about their jobs in a recent survey by The Amity Group. Nurses are saying, ‘I love being a hospice nurse.

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Stoneridge Hospice Owner Rollie Seebert: Hospices Help Address the ‘Demographic Tsunami’

Hospice News

Arizona-based Stoneridge Hospice launched services in 2020 with an aim to address a swelling aging population’s growing need for end-of-life care. Stoneridge Hospice provides home-based hospice and also contracts with other providers to offer facility-based services. Stoneridge Hospice launched in 2020.

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Hospice Nurse Practitioner Position

High Peaks Hospice

Become a member of our growing Hospice Team! High Peaks Hospice is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver and support clinical care for our patients. The culture of High Peaks Hospice is mission-driven and community-oriented. Home visits/evaluations, and inpatient evaluations are part of the Nurse Practitioner’s role.

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Hospices Struggle to Balance Costs, Patient Needs in Medication Deprescribing

Hospice News

When deprescribing medications for hospice patients, providers have to navigate a complex web of factors. Medication costs are among hospices’ biggest expenses, and deprescribing some medications deemed “curative” or “unrelated” to the patient’s terminal diagnosis is a standard practice. “We

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Guaranteed Taps SVP of Strategic Growth; Nurses Step Into C-Suite at Hospice of the Piedmont, Hudson Valley Hospice

Hospice News

Guaranteed’s New SVP of Growth, Strategy Tech-enabled hospice startup Guaranteed has named Ryan Malone as its new senior vice president of growth and strategy. Previously, he was head of growth at Mavencare, and served in sales manager and director roles at Hometeam from 2013 to 2016.

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5 Tips to Stop Feeling Incompetent for New Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

If you’re a new hospice nurse, you might feel overwhelmed. You may also wonder if your prior nursing experience is enough. Before you settle into those feelings too much, you might want to explore these 5 tips to help you stop feeling incompetent as a new hospice nurse. Common Feelings of New Hospice Nurses.

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How To Stop Wasting Time: A Guide For Hospice Nurses

Hospice Nurse Hero

Finding the balance between compassion and the clock is critical for hospice nurses. Hospice is often portrayed as serene and peaceful. For hospice nurses, mastering time management is an essential skill for long-term success. One routine that I like is leaving my hospice bag and shoes in the same place every day.