Hospice Social Work
MARCH 12, 2020
To reduce the risk of spreading the contagion among the elderly, it’s time for hospice social workers to limit our visits to patients. Until COVID-19 contained, we should only be seeing hospice patients–whether at home or in long-term care facilities–when it’s necessary to do so in order to meet crucial short-term needs.
Social Workers Speak
APRIL 20, 2023
Karen Bullock is a member of NASW-MA: Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it WUSF Many experts believe that harsh choice between giving up hope and getting help from hospice — along with the arbitrary six-month cutoff — combine to repel many patients who could otherwise benefit.
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Social Workers Speak
APRIL 20, 2023
Karen Bullock is a member of NASW-MA: Medicare tests a solution to soaring hospice costs: Let private insurers run it WUSF Many experts believe that harsh choice between giving up hope and getting help from hospice — along with the arbitrary six-month cutoff — combine to repel many patients who could otherwise benefit.
Social Workers Speak
MARCH 9, 2023
Tracy Livecchi is a member of NASW-CT: What Everyone Needs to Know About Congenital Heart Disease Psychology Today There is a good chance that you or someone you know is living with congenital heart disease (CHD). Hospice social workers are a key part of the process and should be honored for the work they do.
Social Workers Speak
MAY 20, 2022
These organizations include but are not limited to the American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the National Education Association, and the National Association of Social Workers. Green Party Nominates Gubernatorial Candidate. CT News Junkie.
Social Workers Speak
MARCH 9, 2023
Tracy Livecchi is a member of NASW-CT: What Everyone Needs to Know About Congenital Heart Disease Psychology Today There is a good chance that you or someone you know is living with congenital heart disease (CHD). Hospice social workers are a key part of the process and should be honored for the work they do.
The Critical Blog
MAY 10, 2021
He died eight years ago and I still have intermittent bereavement counselling, which is something I highly recommend. Every single person we met in the hospice and the hospital was kind to all of us. For the whole time James was ill, with the exception of his time in the hospice, I felt like a ‘non person’. It was dehumanising.
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