Hospice Care Coordinator The Comprehensive Guide

Author : Viruti Shivan
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
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Download or read book Hospice Care Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide written by Viruti Shivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the heart of hospice care with "Hospice Care Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide", a definitive resource designed for current and aspiring hospice care coordinators. This book provides an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted role of a hospice care coordinator, a crucial figure in ensuring compassionate and effective end-of-life care. From understanding the principles of hospice care to mastering the nuances of patient and family dynamics, this guide covers it all. Learn about the legal and ethical considerations, the importance of communication, and the management of interdisciplinary teams. Delve into case management strategies, grief counseling, and the personal challenges faced in this emotionally demanding yet rewarding field. This guide is not just a manual; it's a beacon of support, offering practical tools, real-life scenarios, and guidance on self-care for professionals dedicated to this sensitive area of healthcare. Whether you are starting your journey or looking to deepen your expertise, "Hospice Care Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide" is an indispensable companion in your mission to provide comfort and dignity to those at the end of life's journey.

Author : Viruti Shivan
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
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Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospice Volunteer Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide written by Viruti Shivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-01-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In "Hospice Volunteer Coordinator - The Comprehensive Guide," readers are introduced to the profound and rewarding world of hospice care. This essential guide is meticulously designed for current and aspiring hospice volunteer coordinators, offering a thorough exploration of the roles, challenges, and gratifying experiences that define this vital position. The book delves into the key aspects of hospice care, including volunteer recruitment and training, patient and family dynamics, grief support, and effective communication strategies. Essential for anyone in the field, this guide emphasizes the development of compassionate leadership skills crucial for fostering a supportive and empathetic environment for both volunteers and patients. Readers will gain valuable insights into managing diverse volunteer teams, navigating the complexities of end-of-life care, and maintaining emotional resilience. This book stands as an indispensable resource, providing practical advice, case studies, and real-world examples. It is an enlightening read for hospice administrators, volunteer coordinators, social workers, and anyone interested in the field of hospice care. Please note, for copyright purposes, this book contains no images or illustrations.

Author : Dr. Curtis E. Smith
Publisher : Inspiring Voices
ISBN 13 : 1462400132
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Hospice Guide Book written by Dr. Curtis E. Smith and published by Inspiring Voices. This book was released on 2012-01-04 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When you or a loved one are diagnosed with a terminal illness, you wonder what can be done to make life easier and more meaningful during the remaining time on earth. In A Hospice Guide Book, author Dr. Curtis E. Smith shows how the concept of hospice, which emphasizes the important provisions of comfort care through the end-of-life journey, can help terminal patients die a comfortable, peaceful death with dignity. A resource for families, patients, and health care providers, A Hospice Guide Book provides a thorough explanation of the hospice concept. It discusses the definition of hospice care and its origins; hospice fallacies, myths, and facts; alternative care modalities; the hospice team and its responsibilities; levels of care and treatment; pain and pain management; hospice residences; end of life care. A Hospice Guide Book presents a plethora of information about hospice, enabling those who could become hospice patients the opportunity to receive the benefit of expert comfort care; pain control management; symptom control; and emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial support as they live with their terminal illness during the end-of-life journey and peacefully transition from this life to the next.

Author : Bridget Sumser
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190669608
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Palliative Care written by Bridget Sumser and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2019 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accessible and instructive, Palliative Care guides and inspires health social workers to integrate palliative care principles into their current clinical practice. Through the lenses of environmental theory and intersectionality, rich case narratives and diverse practice settings highlightopportunities for social workers to enhance their work, thereby advancing whole-person care in the face of serious illness. The volume also models engagement, assessment, and intervention through key palliative care skills and language. Chapters include questions to concretize ideas and demonstratereal-world application, while case narratives cover a range of settings, diagnoses, and populations. This book is a useful tool for any social worker working with individuals and families navigating complex health care systems.

Author : Marney Thompson
Publisher : Health Professions Press
ISBN 13 : 9781938870651
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Transitions in Dying and Bereavement written by Marney Thompson and published by Health Professions Press. This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preceded by Transitions in dying and bereavement: a psychosocial guide for hospice and palliative care / by Victoria Hospice Society and Moira Cairns, Marney Thompson, Wendy Wainwright. c2003.

Author : Kimberly D. Acquaviva
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 1939594162
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care written by Kimberly D. Acquaviva and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the only handbook for hospice and palliative care professionals looking to enhance their care delivery or their programs with LGBTQ-inclusive care. Anchored in the evidence, extensively referenced, and written in clear, easy-to-understand language, LGBTQ-Inclusive Hospice and Palliative Care provides clear, actionable strategies for hospice and palliative physicians, nurses, social workers, counselors, and chaplains.

Author : Matthew P. Binkewicz
Publisher : Paramount Market Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780976697305
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peaceful Journey written by Matthew P. Binkewicz and published by Paramount Market Publishing. This book was released on 2005 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peaceful Journeyexamines the spiritual issues facing terminally ill patients and their families. Each chapter introduces the reader to a person with a spiritual issue that needs immediate attention.The book opens with the story of an 85-year-old African-American woman who wonders if God hears her prayers. Other chapters explore loneliness, isolation, the dignity and value of every human being, honesty and openness, patience and persistence, why pain and suffering exist, the actual death and the soul's journey, and the importance of dreams, visions, and other end-of-life phenomena.The author graduated from Christ the Savior Russian Orthodox Seminary with a B.Th. and from the Catholic University of America with a M.A. in theology. He began working with the terminally ill in 1991 as a theology student.After his ordination to the priesthood in 1994, he began to provide spiritual care for his parishoners as well as hospice patients. He is now the Pastoral Care Coordinator and Bereavement Coordinator at Hospice of the Finger Lakes in Auburn, NY.For additional information about the author go to: www.matthewpbinkewicz.com

Author : Tina M. Marrelli
Publisher : Sigma Theta Tau
ISBN 13 : 1646480856
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospice and Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition: Quality, Compliance, and Reimbursement written by Tina M. Marrelli and published by Sigma Theta Tau. This book was released on 2023-06-23 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book is a perfect blend of compassion and competence that addresses the core values of care, the interdisciplinary team, self-care of staff, and the needs of an aging society.” –Betty Ferrell, PhD, FAAN, FPCN, CHPN Professor and Director, Nursing Research, City of Hope Medical Center Principal Investigator, End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium “A must-read for all hospice providers. It is a comprehensive overview of the core elements required to practice effectively, compliantly, safely, and compassionately. An indispensable addition to all hospice libraries.” – Kim Corral, MA Ed, BSN, RN, COS-C Director of Corporate Compliance, Quality and Education Bridge Home Health and Hospice “I have utilized Tina Marrelli’s home health and hospice handbooks to support training new clinical staff and students for decades and consider these resources to be the gold standard.” – Kimberly Skehan, MSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C Vice President of Accreditation Community Health Accreditation Partner Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, offers updated coverage of all aspects of hospice and palliative care for the entire healthcare team who provide important care while meeting difficult multilevel regulations. This edition includes examples and strategies covering key topics related to standards, guidelines, goals, and effective care planning. TABLE OF CONTENTS Prologue: Hospice and Covid-19: A Pandemic Part 1: Hospice Care: An Overview of Quality and Compassionate Care Part 2: Documentation: An Important Driver for Care and Coverage Part 3: Planning, Managing, and Coordinating Hospice Care Part 4: Hospice Diagnoses and Guidelines for Care Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Care Bedbound, Coma, and Skin Care Cancer Care Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) Care Frailty and Geriatric Care Liver Disease Care Neurological Disease Care Pediatric Care: A Very Special Patient Population Pulmonary Care Renal Disease Care Skin and Wound Care Resources ABOUT THE AUTHORS TINA. M. MARRELLI, MSN, MA, RN, FAAN, is the author of over 10 award-winning books. She is an international consultant specializing in home care and hospice and is the President of Marrelli & Associates, Inc., a publishing and consulting firm working in healthcare and technology for over 25 years. JENNIFER KENNEDY, EdD, BSN, RN, CHC, is the Vice President for Quality, Standards, and Compliance at Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) and is a nationally recognized hospice expert. She has more than 35 years of experience as a leader and nurse in diverse healthcare settings and has worked in hospice and palliative care for more than 25 years.

Author : Viruti Shivan
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
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Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospice - The Comprehensive Guide written by Viruti Shivan and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Hospice - The Comprehensive Guide" is an empathetic and thorough resource for individuals and families facing the hospice journey. This guide aims to demystify the process, providing clarity and comfort at a time when both are in dire need. From understanding the basics of hospice care to navigating the emotional and practical aspects of end-of-life planning, this book offers a compassionate hand to hold through each step. Within these pages, readers will find detailed information on what hospice care entails, including the services provided, how to choose the right hospice, the roles of different team members, and advice on coping with the emotional aspects of saying goodbye. Practical guidance on managing legal and financial matters, creating a comforting environment, and understanding pain management and symptom control is also provided. The book delves into the spiritual and emotional support available to both patients and caregivers, ensuring that no one walks this path feeling uninformed or alone. With insights from medical professionals, caregivers, and hospice veterans, "Hospice - The Comprehensive Guide" is an indispensable resource for anyone involved in this poignant phase of life's journey.

Author : Stephen R. Connor
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1317221176
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Hospice and Palliative Care written by Stephen R. Connor and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-07-06 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of Hospice and Palliative Care is the essential guide to the hospice and palliative care movement both within the United States and around the world. Chapters provide mental-health and medical professionals with a comprehensive overview of the hospice practice as well as discussions of challenges and the future direction of the hospice movement. Updates to the new edition include advances in spiritual assessment and care, treatment of prolonged and complicated grief, provision of interdisciplinary palliative care in limited-resource settings, significant discussion of assisted suicide, primary healthcare including oncology, and more. Staff and volunteers new to the field along with experienced care providers and those using hospice and palliative care services will find this essential reading.