The Guardian

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The UK’s network of independent, mainly voluntary-run palliative care providers said hospices were experiencing a perfect storm of soaring costs and rising demand just as revenues from traditional public fundraising methods are collapsing.

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inSocialWork

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Our guests will describe the difference between Palliative Care and Hospice, what they do to assist people in this process, and the myths and misperceptions that often accompany this work. Rebecca Calabrese, MD , joined Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo as the Medical Director for Home Connections in 2020. Dr. Calabrese and Ms.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JULY 9, 2023

Cathy Siebold is also the author of “The Hospice Movement: Easing death pains.” In this interview, she talks about her recollection of the earlier years of the hospice movement. Cathy Siebold- a legendary social worker, psychotherapist and social movement theorist.

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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.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

In today’s episode, Saul talks to Jennifer O’Brien about her book “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow.” Jennifer helps people talk about Continue Reading.

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Though the benefits are clear, many home health and hospice agencies struggle to optimize coordination. Increased scrutiny in hospices. Hospices should also be concerned about care coordination. The post Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies appeared first on Relias. Focus on follow-ups.

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Hospice Social Work

AUGUST 19, 2018

A member of the hospice you’ve hired gently and reverently enters the room. Welcome to Part 2 of “Good lessons from bad hospice,” in which I transform the horrendous experience my family had with Mortem Hospice into good lessons that remind us what’s important when providing hospice care. How would you feel?

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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?

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Hospice Chaplaincy

AUGUST 21, 2022

In this episode, Saul and Joe reflect on the 100 published episodes of The Hospice Chaplaincy Show and reaching global listenership in 50 countries.

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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.

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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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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Saul Ebema Personhood is defined as, being a subject with say over one’s body, emotions, decisions, and life goals. For many, it includes one’s role or relationships in a family or community. In the face of multiple losses and increased dependence on others for basic needs, someone who is terminally ill may feel as […]

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Hospice Social Work

AUGUST 26, 2018

By doing excellent work (which I hope this website helps you to do), and by working for a good hospice (and they do exist!), To illustrate, here’s how NOT to respond, as illustrated by “Mortem Hospice,” the real hospice that served my grandfather (labeled with a generous pseudonym). Let’s talk about patient/family complaints.

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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.

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CAPC

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hospices can fill gaps in care and reach a broad based of patients with palliative care.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Sarah Harrington Cross about her published research, “That Little Bit of Time: Transition-to-Hospice Perspectives From Hospice Staff and Bereaved Family.” She has published more than 20 […].

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Hospice Chaplaincy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We are currently recording new episodes for Season Three of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. If you want to share your Continue Reading.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your IDG/CARE PLAN documentation, this is a webinar for you. For the last two years, care plan documentation has become so vital in proving that the hospice beneficiary’s […] This webinar will be on Monday, September 18th at 9:00am Central Standard Time.

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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 […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

In today’s episode, Saul and Joe talk with Gabrielle Elise Jimenez a hospice nurse, blogger & author. In her 40’s, Continue Reading.

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CAPC

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Read the joint statement from NHPCO and NAHC.

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Hospice Social Work

JULY 13, 2018

Now begins a discussion of how to choose a strong hospice. Whether you are looking because you want a hospice job, or because you have a family member who needs service, it’s good to know that hospices are not all equally well run. Some hospices provide amazing care to patients and are great to work for.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Janelle Benuska is a death and grief doula, licensed massage therapist, energy worker, hospice volunteer, Death Café facilitator, mother, wife, and death care advocate. In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Janelle Benuska on her work in death care.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Saul Ebema There was a time when I visited a hospice patient. The family seemed concerned that he had withdrawn himself from a lot of family activities. Mr. J used to be very outgoing but as his illness progressed, he begun to withdraw from a lot of social activities. He often declined visits from […]

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CAPC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Home health and hospice agencies see promise in delivering high-value care.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

MAY 14, 2023

Welcome to our first episode of season 4 of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. In this episode, Saul talks to David Hugger who is a retired hospice chaplain. David is also a podcaster and the author of two hospice books. His first book, “Hospice Is a […] We are grateful to our listeners for their continued support.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JULY 3, 2023

Dr. Hilliard is the Senior VP, Patient Experience & Staff Development at AccentCare Hospice and also the Founder of the Center for Music Therapy in End of Life […] Having participated in Camp Kangaroo two weeks ago, Saul is taken back to his conversation last year with one of the founders of camp kangaroo Russell Hilliard.

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CAPC

JULY 3, 2023

A recent bipartisan bill was introduced that, if enacted, would steer the CMMI to develop a palliative care-specific payment model demonstration.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JUNE 5, 2023

Monique is a chaplain who has worked both in hospital and hospice settings. In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Monique Jones about her journey. In this episode she shares about her life experiences and journey to chaplaincy.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JANUARY 24, 2022

Saul Ebema Personhood is defined as, being a subject with say over one’s body, emotions, decisions, and life goals. Continue Reading.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

I remember visiting a hospice patient who was suffering from depression. Saul Ebema Depression is a normal reaction to death and dying. It could be triggered by different factors as the terminally ill patient begins to contemplate death. It could be triggered by spiritual pain. I began to talk with him, exploring his emotions […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In this week’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Miles who works as a clinical pharmacist for Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services on pain management at the end of life. Pain management is a primary goal of hospice care. But people often have misconceptions about how hospice care deals with pain and other end-of-life symptoms.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Saul Ebema Personhood is defined as, being a subject with say over one’s body, emotions, decisions, and life goals. Continue Reading.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JUNE 11, 2023

Wes is a Chaplain for a small community hospice in Central Oregon. In today’s episode, Saul talks to Wes Moldogo on holding space for veterans. He also currently serves as a Chaplain in the Army National Guard. In this episode Wes talks about Veterans: specifically the connection between their EOL care, and how deeper upstream […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

OCTOBER 9, 2022

During that time, he has served in a nursing home, hospice programs and a hospital. In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Hank Dunn about his book, “Hard Choices for loving people.” Since 1983, Hank Dunn has been ministering to patients at the end of their lives and their families. He has become an expert on […].

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Hospice Chaplaincy

APRIL 4, 2022

In this weeks episode, Saul talks to Chaplain Jordan about his life’s journey and hospice ministry.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JUNE 27, 2022

In this week’s episode, Saul talks with Holly Vossel a reporter for Hospice news about improving access and quality of hospice care for LGBTQ+.

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