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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

Among the reasons that some inpatient hospice centers have shuttered are rising costs for paid sick leave and contract workers, as well as labor costs and high prices for personal protective equipment. More patients are choosing to receive in-home hospice care,” the organization told local news.

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A Time to Heal: Taking a Break from Nursing After a Cancer Diagnosis

AJN Off the Charts

Most nurses I know enjoy Nurses Week as an acknowledgment of the very important work we do every day. However, regardless of how management discusses “self-care,” it’s an important idea: that nurses need breaks, moments to relax, have fun, and nourish our own humanity so that we come to work ready to humanely care for patients.

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Ep. 25 - All About Death Cafe

HPNA podcast

About Shari: Shari Alton is an ADN RN, CHPN with 45 years of experience in the nursing field. For the last 20 years, Shari has worked at Hospice of the Valley, in Phoenix, Arizona, as an RNCM in Home Hospice. Currently, Shari is the President of the Phoenix Chapter of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association.

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Ep. 28 - The Power of Mentoring

HPNA podcast

About Lynn: Dr. Reinke is the Claire Dumke Ryberg, RN, Presidential Endowed Chair for Palliative and End of Life Care at the University of Utah, College of Nursing. About Masako: Dr. Mayahara is a clinical expert in pain management in hospice and palliative care.

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Why Choose Traditions Health?

Traditions Health

Founded in 2008 on compassion and clinical excellence, Traditions Health has grown to become a trusted in-home hospice care provider with 79 hospice locations across 18 states, including Texas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Benefits of In-Home Hospice Care Why choose in-home hospice care over other end-of-life care options?

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

Hospice News

In 2015 she was promoted to vice president of quality, corporate compliance and risk management at Care Synergy , a network of regional nonprofit hospice providers. YoloCares Names Director of Palliative Care California-based YoloCares has named Lisa Adams as director of palliative care and patient access.

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Navigating Hospice Care: A Holistic Guide to End-of-Life Support

Hospice of the North Coast

The Hospice Care Team A hospice care team comprises various professionals working in synergy to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients nearing the end of life, as well as their families. This ensures that the patient’s preferences are respected and followed.