Hospice News

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

to develop a virtual reality training program aimed at improving communication skills among serious illness and end-of-life care professionals. By immersing themselves in realistic scenarios, doctors can acquire the necessary skills to efficiently and compassionately communicate with patients and their families.”

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Hospice News

MARCH 27, 2024

The University of South Florida (USF) College of Nursing has launched a graduate certificate program in palliative care and hospice. The program is designed to help nurses pass the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse (CHPN®) exam. ” Participating nurses will take six courses taken over three semesters.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 24, 2024

Communication and peer support elements are among the key training elements for palliative workforce sustainability and growth. Recruiting and retaining palliative care professionals can be a difficult feat for organizations, in part because not enough medical and nursing students are exposed to palliative care during their education.

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Hospice News

APRIL 26, 2024

Understanding the multitude of forces fueling decision-making processes among pediatric populations is a pivotal part of improving quality outcomes, Radbill said at the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and the Hospice & Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) Annual Assembly.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

That’s a huge thing to reinforce and communicate to parents. Opening up communication channels with parents and other health care providers is significant when it comes to improving quality outcomes and utilization of pediatric palliative care, according to Belluomini. Helping them understand is a very important role for us.”

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Hospice News

AUGUST 31, 2023

Lissy Hu, president of connected networks, CarePort, a WellSky company Among the challenges associated with a hospice discharge is ensuring the timeliness of care — finding a hospice that can be with the patient in their home as soon as possible, according to Joan Carpenter, assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

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Hospice News

JUNE 9, 2023

The researchers engaged 38 advanced practice nurse practitioners (APRNs) at at a large Midwest cancer center in 2021 to determine their level of awareness and assess their knowledge gaps in palliative care. Mason is a registered nurse and clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing.

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Hospice News

MAY 8, 2024

It’s really leaving the decision up to the hospice and the physician or the nurse practitioner,” Logan Hoover, vice president of health policy and government relations at the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO), told Hospice News. “It

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Hospice News

APRIL 29, 2024

Part of understanding employee priorities involves having an open line of communication and providing an avenue for employee feedback, according to Eddie Belluomini, COO of 1Care Hospice & 1Care Kids. We try to staff ahead and make sure our nurses aren’t going back-to-back on caseloads,” Belloumini said. “We

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Hospice News

JUNE 23, 2023

Patients are more likely to create an advance care plan if they receive nurse-led palliative care services versus those who had standard care alone. Participating nurses underwent palliative care training focused on symptom management, conducting goals-of-care conversations, providing emotional support and care coordination.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 17, 2022

Once again, DailyNurse is publishing a series of blog posts on nursing issues in the developing world by MScN nursing students at the Karachi, Pakistan campus of the Aga Khan School of Nursing and Midwifery.

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Diversity Nursing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Teamwork is a fundamental aspect of the Nursing practice and is essential for providing safe and effective patient care. In healthcare, Nurses collaborate with a diverse team of professionals, including other Nurses, Physicians, Therapists, Pharmacists, and support staff.

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Hospice News

MAY 17, 2023

Researchers from the Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Nursing recently conducted a meta-analysis of studies involving more than 33,000 cancer patients to evaluate the relationship between advance care planning and utilization of aggressive versus comfort-focused care. You noted the importance of communication.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Key clinical onboarding pieces VITAS Healthcare has made ongoing adjustments to its hospice clinical onboarding process in the past few years, including integrating more opportunities for employee engagement and communication according to Psaras.

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Hospice News

MARCH 25, 2024

The company was established in concert with his wife, Janet Seebert, director of nursing at Stoneridge Hospice, and his niece, Patti Bratzel, a registered nurse who became co-owner, and executive director. My wife was a nurse in emergency medicine for several years, and my niece was a long-time hospice nurse.

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Hospice News

APRIL 30, 2024

End-of-doulas often do not face the same time constraints as hospice providers and can stay with the patient longer, according to Tracie Taylor, nurse and certified end-of-life doula at Heart to Heart Hospice. People feel more comfortable working with people in their own community, which doulas often are.

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AlayaCare

MARCH 3, 2023

Greater satisfaction from clients: due to trust and communication between them. This is because nurses are able to see their patient charts and see the outdated PEDs and frequencies right on the spot [with electronic health records (EHR)].” Sarah Smith, Senior Administrative Assistant, Partners in Community Nursing 2.

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Hospice News

JUNE 30, 2022

Communication is more efficient when we’re all attending the same daily nursing meetings and discussing the same patients, rather than relaying those communications to outside hospice providers,” Clark told local news. The company previously outsourced hospice services for residents.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 20, 2023

We can’t just go out to nurses and say, ‘I’ll bump [your pay] a buck an hour,’” English told Hospice News’ sister publication Home Health Care News. “I Minnesota-based Accurate Home Care provides respite, personal and private duty care, home health, nursing and homemaking services. I don’t have the money, I do not have the cash.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Post-acute nurse triage company IntellaTriage has secured growth investment dollars in a round led by Pacific Lake Partners. Their patients are calling in and getting a trained registered nurse that has access to their medical record and medications and is really able to act as an extension of the care team for hospice customers.”.

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How does IDT communication play a role in improving care plans? This not only meets CMS and payor requirements, but also saves time compared to traditional phone or email communication. With 22% of nurses planning to exit their positions this year, and a projected shortfall of 3.2

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Hospice Nurse Hero

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As hospice nurses, we embark on a journey filled with compassion, empathy, and the desire to provide comfort to those in their final stages of life. However, as a hospice nurse, you might find yourself grappling with ethical issues that require careful reflection and self-awareness. This is where ethical dilemmas arise.

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Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2024

The study compared patient outcomes in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, inpatient hospice and hospital-based settings, as well as in the home, among others. The study also found that caregivers of patients in assisted living settings rated hospice providers lower in terms of communication and family caregiving training. “We

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 24, 2024

Temitope (Temi) Oseromi, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, became the nurse manager of GBMC Healthcare’s Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) in early 2022. She’s the only nurse manager overseeing two units, but Oseromi was also tasked with rebuilding a decimated MICU. Nominate a Nurse of the Week!

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Diversity Nursing

MARCH 8, 2024

It takes a special person with specific attributes to be a great Nurse. Great Nurses bring their best qualities into the profession to enhance the healthcare team and promote positive patient outcomes. Here are 10 attributes needed to be a great Nurse! Compassion and Empathy: Nurses carry a heavy mental and emotional load.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 22, 2024

If you have independent centers, that’s what you do — you have nurses who spend time with the patients and assess how they are doing, you have physicians who are board certified and trained, counselors and chaplains who are readily available to see the patient during that type of care. What are the best ways to say something?

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Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Let’s face it: someday, you may need a professional reference, an introduction to a key individual at a facility you’re interested in, some priceless career advice, a mentor, or maybe someone to serve as your preceptor during your nurse practitioner program. There are many ways in which relationships can benefit you and your nursing career.

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AlayaCare

JULY 27, 2022

However, a solution needs to be secure and encrypted when discussing client information through a HIPAA-compliant* communication system. Most agencies find themselves juggling multiple different solutions for communication and work function, such as texting, email, voice notes, phone calls etc. Work and communicate in one-platform.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Hospice nurses pointed to this issue as their number-one concern about their jobs in a recent survey by The Amity Group. We have access to documentation that has nothing to do with patient care and doesn’t promote communication between the team, it just just a lot of documentation,” Henry said.

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Diversity Nursing

MARCH 4, 2024

Racial concordance signifies the connection between the racial or ethnic backgrounds of patients and their healthcare providers, showcasing its profound impact on patient care, communication, trust, and overall health outcomes. This trust can lead to greater adherence to treatment plans and better health outcomes.

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Daily Nurse

JANUARY 2, 2024

In an evolving healthcare landscape, many hospitals and health systems have a diverse nursing staff of tenured employees, contractors, specialists, and more. Disorganization and lack of communication ultimately trickle down to patients. This includes having proper tools to communicate, especially around patient care.

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Minority Nurse

APRIL 3, 2024

Kendra Coles, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM, NEA-BC, is a seasoned nursing leader with over 20 years of experience in the field. She also has a knack for communication and team empowerment. Coles is responsible for strategic planning, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives and developing nurse leaders. Why did you become a nurse?

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Hospice News

APRIL 19, 2024

The rationale underlying these efforts was to ensure that information being communicated to families by clinicians is consistent and timely, as well as implementation of evidence-based best practices, she said. Nurse case managers would also review a checklist with caregivers during their first visit.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A significant number of hospices offer little safety or workplace violence training to clinicians entering patient homes, a study published in the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing found. workforce, the nursing workforce in particular is looking for meaning beyond just a paycheck. People are craving this.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

As defined by CMS, person-centered-care is “integrated health care services delivered in a setting and manner that is responsive to individuals and their goals, values and preferences, in a system that supports good provider–patient communication and empowers individuals receiving care and providers to make effective care plans together.”

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Hospice News

MAY 30, 2023

Real-time, secure communication between patients, their families and the entire care team can be game-changing for a hospice provider. Families can engage with the care team of the patient, which is crucial,” said Owen, who has been a nurse for 15 years and was previously a CitusHealth customer herself. “If It’s already stored there.”

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Hospice News

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Managing that growth is a priority, because growth can also be a burden, especially when we get to the point of service when we have to pay our nurses, but we don’t get reimbursed for that visit, depending on the payer. This shortage can limit the capacity to provide comprehensive care to those in need.

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