Relias
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
Near patients’ final days, they and their families can greatly benefit from hospice professionals who understand how to provide specialized care for dementia. Dementia has a long, variable course, making prognostication and determining hospice eligibility difficult. Below are four ways hospice can provide care for people with dementia.
Relias
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Though the benefits are clear, many home health and hospice agencies struggle to optimize coordination. Under the first performance year of VBP in 2023, home health agencies will be scored in part on the patient’s perception of their communication and team discussion.” Increased scrutiny in hospices.
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CAPC
JULY 19, 2022
Article cites CAPC's key findings, revealing disparities in pain and symptom management, and communication, among Black patients with serious illness.
Hospice Chaplaincy
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023
It could be argued that it has been the hospice movement that has helped to emphasize the importance not only of holistic care of patients but also extending that care to the family. Jo Hockley Since the 1960s there has been an increasing interest in the psychosocial aspects of end of life care. Both of […]
Hospice Social Work
AUGUST 12, 2018
I’m very fortunate to work for a hospice with ethical and supportive leaders who empower us to do good work. Interacting with the hospice that served my grandfather up to his death, unfortunately, reminded me of the importance of helping bring about some change in our field. Hospice failures remind me of two things.
Hospice Social Work
JANUARY 5, 2020
How well do you understand hospice philosophy? Patients have the right to choose whether or not to get a DNR, even if they choose hospice care. Hospice team members are responsible to respect and support their decisions, and not try to change their minds. It’s the hospice team’s responsibility. What do you do?
Hospice Social Work
JANUARY 21, 2020
I recently surveyed a hospice team about their attitudes and understanding about patient self-determination. The hospice team is responsible to make sure a funeral home is chosen for each patient.” The hospice team is responsible to inquire about end-of-life planning.” Overall, the results were positive. 6 chose this one.
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