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3 Keys to Hospice Social Worker Recruitment and Retention

Hospice News

Three important considerations can help hospices recruit and retain social workers — a respectful workplace culture, reasonable workloads and continuing education opportunities. Workforce shortages remain the industry’s most damaging headwind, and that includes social workers.

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Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker

HopeHealth

Hospice social worker Laura McGuire usually asks patients this first. The post Tell me how I can help: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth. “What would you like us to know about you, so we can care for you the way you want to be cared for?” It’s just the beginning.

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The Benefits of Deploying Palliative Care Social Workers in Hospital Emergency Departments

Hospice News

Embedding palliative care-trained social workers in hospital emergency departments can help health care providers effectively serve some of the most vulnerable patients. They think I’m taking care of a patient in this discreet encounter,” Genovesi told Hospice News. Research backs these claims.

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Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Social Workers in Dispelling Hospice Misconceptions

Hospice News

Social workers have an increasingly important role to play in breaking down barriers among underserved populations, including misconceptions about hospice that can deter or dampen utilization. Gaines has worked in the hospice field for more than 15 years.

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A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker

HopeHealth

Social workers provide everything from emotional support to help with community and financial resources. Here’s how they fit into a hospice team. The post A safe space, a trusted resource: Meet a hospice social worker appeared first on HopeHealth.

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VA Study Finds 95% Increase in Palliative Care Utilization When Patients Have Access to Social Workers

Hospice News

Patients are more likely to receive palliative care if they can access social workers through their primary care providers, Veterans Health Administration (VA) research has found. These findings suggest that social workers may increase access to and/or use of palliative care.”.

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Social Workers as Leaders on Palliative Care Teams: A Podcast with Barbara Jones

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In day-to-day practice, It’s hard to imagine providing excellent hospice or palliative care services without access to a team social worker. But are we really taking full advantage of ALL social workers have to offer our field? Summary Transcript Summary. by: Anne Kelly, LCSW, APHSW-C. Welcome back, Anne.