Hospice Nurse Hero
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Hospice nursing blog designed to educate and empower nurses. Topics include hospice nursing, documentation, hospice certification, drug conversions and more. Created by an experienced hospice nurse who understands that benefits and challenges of hospice nursing. Discover how to provide quality end-of-life care from the bedside to the boardroom.
Hospice Nurse Hero
2w ago
This article will outline tips and strategies to support better hospice documentation when painting the picture of decline.
“Painting the picture” is a phrase often used to describe the process of documenting a hospice patient’s condition. Additionally, it’s a way of documenting decline that captures the patient’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Furthermore, documenting decline is not only for ensuring quality care but also for meeting Medicare documentation requirements for hospice eligibility and recertification.
I’ll be honest. I didn’t always understand how to chart for hospice ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
1M ago
As hospice nurses, we embark on a journey filled with compassion, empathy, and the desire to provide comfort to those in their final stages of life. However, along the way, we inevitably encounter ethical dilemmas that challenge our values and decision-making skills. In this article, we’ll explore some common ethical dilemmas in end of life care faced by hospice nurses, and I’ll share personal stories that shed light on how to navigate these challenging situations with grace and integrity.
The Ethical Dilemmas in End of Life Care:
Hospice care is unique and although it revolves around providin ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
1M ago
As a hospice nurse, there are many skills that you must master. One of these skills is understanding and completing hospice GIP documentation. In this article, we’ll explore why you need to learn General Inpatient (GIP) documentation and explore patient scenarios where GIP might be necessary.
Plus, I’ll explain when GIP care is appropriate and when it’s not.
I know I say this a lot, but hospice documentation is not just about meeting regulatory compliance guidelines, it’s also about ensuring the BEST outcome for the patient.
If you’re seeking clarity on GIP-level care and hospice GIP documenta ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
2M ago
Finding the balance between compassion and the clock is critical for hospice nurses. Hospice is often portrayed as serene and peaceful. However, the reality is that it can be chaotic and challenging. For hospice nurses, mastering time management is an essential skill for long-term success. This blog will explain strategies and tips to help hospice nurses enhance their time management skills and get organized.
The SAD Truth About Time Management for Hospice Nurses
First, time management looks different in each nursing specialty. I say this because even if you’re an experienced nurse, there’s ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
2M ago
As a hospice nurse, you understand the importance of accurate, detailed documentation. However, composing hospice narrative notes can be challenging and leave you feeling frustrated. What if I told you there’s a simple way to compose nursing notes? Well, there is! By following these four simple steps, you can enhance the quality and effectiveness of your documentation without sacrificing your precious time.
Let’s delve into this process together.
Last year, I was challenged to deliver a 20-minute training session to help hospice nurses compose narrative notes in a way they could implement quic ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
2M ago
As a hospice nurse, a challenging and unavoidable aspect of your role is navigating end-of-life conversations. It’s not always easy to know what to say or how much to say. These discussions require a balance of empathy, honesty, and sensitivity. In this article, we’ll explore the challenges of these conversations and some key strategies to help new hospice nurses.
Understanding the Challenges of End-of-Life Conversations: 1. Emotional Turbulence:
End-of-life discussions are emotionally charged, and both patients and their families may experience a range of emotions like fear, grief, and anxiet ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
3M ago
Do you find yourself spending more time on charting than with your loved ones? Has your dedication to your hospice role affected your work-life balance? You’re not alone. If you’re a hospice nurse who loves their job but struggles with organization, fret not. Regaining control, improving efficiency, and finishing your charting on time are possible. In this guide, we’ll explore tips and strategies, suitable for both seasoned and new nurses, to enhance your hospice documentation process.
The Struggle is Real:
Many hospice nurses, even experienced ones, may feel overwhelmed with charting responsi ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
1y ago
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Hospice care is delivered anywhere the patient calls home and for many elderly, this includes the nursing home. Learn how you can build better relationships with nursing homes while delivering quality hospice care.
As a hospice nurse, it’s likely that you will provide care to nursing home patients. In fact, your agency probably has contracts with several different skilled nursing facili ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
2y ago
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Hospice documentation is tedious and time-consuming. However, it doesn’t have to be that way.
I’ve outlined simple tips to help you master the fundamentals of hospice documentation.
Do you spend hours documenting at home? Worse yet, do you find yourself frustrated when “corporate” only seems to care about timely documentation?
I get it. Truth be told, I used to be “co ..read more
Hospice Nurse Hero
2y ago
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Taking care of patients at the end of life can be overwhelming. As a nurse, there are 5 things you need to know about interacting with a dying patient that can help.
To begin, when a patient receives a terminal diagnosis, there are a lot of emotions that bubble to the surface. Patients may feel anxious, scared, or even lonely.
Sometimes, they feel like their doctors and family have gi ..read more