A lack of standardized care coordination is challenging the ability for patients and families to receive support following a live discharge from hospice. Deeper integration of social work services may help address the issue. This is according to findings from a recent study published in the Journal of Gerontological Social Work, which examined different methodologies […]
Recent research has focused on uncovering the significant barriers impeding more equitable hospice access among underserved patient populations. Racial Mortality Disparities Pervasive Overall mortality may be improving among Black patient populations, but death rates among these communities are higher compared to caucasians. Prejudices could be fueling the racial disparities. This is according to a recent […]
End-of-life decision making can involve more complex considerations for hospice patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) compared to others. Advance care and end-of-life planning among IDD patients populations are often under-addressed aspects of their treatments, according to an analysis recently published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management. Hospices supporting patients with IDD […]
Employee engagement, leadership styles and organizational culture can have significant affects on patient satisfaction, as well as a hospice’s performance on quality metrics. This is according to findings in a recent BerryDunn report, which found several challenges that hospice and home health providers experienced when it comes to improving their Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers […]
The National Alliance for Care at Home (Alliance) has inked an affiliation with the Research Institute for Home Care (Institute). The move is intended to expand research efforts in home care and hospice to better inform future policy decisions and hone best clinical practices. The affiliation will allow for greater opportunities to elevate the importance […]
The education that end-of-life doulas receive can make a significant impact on their ability to support terminally ill patients’ nonmedical needs. Doula training programs vary across the country, which can result in diverse end-of-life experiences and significant misunderstandings about the role of these professionals, according to Kacie Gikonyo, a long-term care registered nurse and founder […]
Prolific misconceptions about palliative care have impeded access since the specialty’s inception, but providers are developing new community outreach approaches designed to improve understanding. Palliative care providers need a public messaging framework that sufficiently and concisely communicates the full range of their interdisciplinary services, according to Marian Grant, policy and marketing consultant at Marian Grant […]
Some hospices’ growth potential is surging as other providers face challenging decisions about the outlook of their programs. Sanford Health Grows Hospice Reach Minnesota-based Sanford Bemidji Home Care and Hospice recently expanded the geographic reach of its hospice program in its home state. The expansion into International Falls, Minnesota, was intended to improve access to […]
A sea of innovative opportunities in hospice volunteerism are on the horizon, but capitalizing on them has come with several obstacles in recent years. This is according to Greg Schneider, president and founder of the Hospice Volunteer Association and founding director of the nonprofit Hospice Educators Affirming Life (HEAL) Project. Understanding the trends that have […]
Most people who choose medical aid in dying (MAID) are hospice patients, and providers need a firm understanding of the legal and ethical considerations. More than 85% of individuals who choose MAID are hospice patients, according to a 2021 report by Compassion & Choices. Less than 1% of deaths that occurred in states with MAID […]
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