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In hospice (like many industries), there are multiple issues needing attention and of those, patients must come first. This means the well-planned desk day may fly out the window in a moment’s notice! Use this handy little reminder infographic to prioritize and complete the big tasks. Simple reminders to dig in - little steps make big progress. 💪🏻

Conversations with your loved one and the family about the wishes and goals of care are crucial. Understanding their preferences and values helps in making the right decision. It’s always important to include your primary care physician, and specialists in the decision-making process. You may be thinking, “but my doctor hasn’t mentioned hospice care, why not?” Here are some common reasons physicians may hesitate to discuss hospice: 3 - Over Prognostication  https://bit.ly/3InqSp9

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Choosing a quality at-home care provider is the first step to make sure patients get the care they need. Learn why Amedisys is the right choice for home health and hospice. https://hubs.li/Q02yk0jM0..

We’re here to help you have rewarding conversations with your patients about their care goals, preferences, and wishes near the end of life. They are ready to talk. Here are some tips to get you started.✔️👇🏼 #EndofLife #HealthcareProfessionals #Hospice

What is hospice? When do I call hospice? We frequently receive these questions... so we put together a short and sweet Hospice 101 guide to give you a better understanding of what to expect and how to plan. If you're considering hospice care for yourself or a loved one, it's important to discuss this decision with the primary care physician or healthcare team. They can provide guidance on whether hospice is appropriate given the specific medical circumstances and can help coordinate the transition to hospice services. Download the Nurture Hospice 101 booklet here: https://lnkd.in/daMi_gBq

Imagine if healthcare at large embraced the level of transparency and patient-centricity found in end-of-life care. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟, 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Hospice and, in most cases, Palliative care ditch the false hope and friction that’s so often found in exam rooms. Everyone acknowledges the inevitable and collectively understands what's to come. Amidst the transparency, there's hope—a hope that each day will be as beautiful as possible. The goal isn't to prolong, but to make every moment comfortable and meaningful. Anxiety dissipates, leaving room for authentic connections. Providers, patients, and families engage in fluid dialogue, ensuring everyone is on the same page. It's a model worth borrowing—a testament to the power of shared understanding and excellent communication. Let's explore ways to bring the hospice approach—where patients drive their care—into every corner of healthcare. Because every individual deserves the dignity of honesty and the empowerment to guide their own journey. 💙🌐 #HospiceCare #Patients #HealthcareMessaging #Communication

Imagine if healthcare at large embraced the level of transparency and patient-centricity found in end-of-life care. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐟, 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧, 𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐢𝐝, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Hospice and, in most cases, Palliative care ditch the false hope and friction that’s so often found in exam rooms. Everyone acknowledges the inevitable and collectively understands what's to come. Amidst the transparency, there's hope—a hope that each day will be as beautiful as possible. The goal isn't to prolong, but to make every moment comfortable and meaningful. Anxiety dissipates, leaving room for authentic connections. Providers, patients, and families engage in fluid dialogue, ensuring everyone is on the same page. It's a model worth borrowing—a testament to the power of shared understanding and excellent communication. Let's explore ways to bring the hospice approach—where patients drive their care—into every corner of healthcare. Because every individual deserves the dignity of honesty and the empowerment to guide their own journey. 💙🌐 #HospiceCare #Patients #HealthcareMessaging #Communication

How to make difficult healthcare choices and provide support to your loved ones during challenging healthcare moments - join us and our expert guest in Palliative care to find out! Get ready for Baker Health Talks this Thursday night at 7pm as we dive into insightful discussions on hospice and palliative care with Ritu Suri. Learn how to manage those you care about when they are sick or even near death - in the most compassionate way. Leave your questions for Dr. Suri in the comments below!

Sandi Cassese RN, MSN, CNS, you are right. Engaging patients in informed decision-making, especially in life-limiting conditions, is crucial for upholding their rights and ensuring ethical and legal obligations are met. Healthcare providers must prioritize discussions about hospice benefits alongside treatment options to empower patients with comprehensive information and support. #PatientEmpowerment #InformedDecisionMaking