Training the Next Generation of Hospice Leaders

As hospice providers scramble to hire new clinical staff, they also need to consider who will be their next generation of leaders. CEO and executive turnover has been rising during the past two years, among organizations that run the gamut as far as size, tax status and ownership structure. The reasons behind the trend are […]

Hospices Get Creative to Rebuild Volunteer Programs During COVID

Hospices are finding the need to be creative and adaptable as they rebuild volunteer programs that were suspended or diminished during the height of the pandemic. Hospices rely on volunteers to organize educational programs, perform back office work, fundraising and to help patients stave off loneliness and social isolation. But need for social distancing and […]

Hospices Innovating with Robotic Therapies During Pandemic

Animated robotic pets are making rounds to hospice patients across the United States. Due to spread of the coronavirus pandemic, some hospices have brought robotic animals into the folds of their therapy programs to continue reaching isolated patients and their families from a distance. Animated robotic animals feature sensors and speakers in responsive technology for […]