DELIRIUM IN HOSPICE
Delirium is defined as an acute state of confusion, characterized by an inability to focus, maintain wakefulness, and/or attention. The presence of delirium leads to an increase in mortality and morbidity, misdiagnoses (particularly for dementia and/or depression), increased length of inpatient stay, and increase in symptom burden – which precipitates an increase in patient’s medication regimen.
STAGES OF GRIEF FROM A NURSING PERSPECTIVE: ROUND 1
According to the Kubler-Ross model, there are 5 stages of grief… Here I will explain these 5 stages from a nurse’s perspective.
PDC RX AND THE LOCAL PHARMACY
Keeping it local has become a trend as of late. Some people do it to invest in their community while others may do it as a matter of convenience. Doing business with local pharmacies has always been a mainstay for hospice and especially with independent pharmacies. Hospice benefits using the team approach when caring for the dying patient. Using the triad: physician, pharmacist, nurse approach lends to better end of life care.
THE VALUE OF SILENCE: DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS IN HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE
As a hospice and palliative care provider, we are being welcomed into a patient’s life, sometimes even their home, at the most vulnerable time in their life. It is a time where we can easily feel awkward and confused during moments of high-emotions.
ARE HOSPICE E-PRESCRIBING REGULATION CHANGES COMING TO YOUR STATE?
Are you curious about E-Prescribing, E-Prescribing regulations, and what steps are necessary to start E-Prescribing at your hospice? Well, we have the answers you are looking for!
Hospice Highlights – Luther Manor
LUTHER MANOR HOSPICE IN WAUWATOSA, WI
We are lucky enough to work with hospices across the nation each day, and it is clear to us that no two hospices are the same. There are distinct qualities that differentiate one hospice from the next and it is our goal to highlight these qualities.
TREATING CHRONIC ILLNESS IN HOSPICE: BEYOND THE SYMPTOMS.
WHEN DO WE INTRODUCE HOSPICE OR PALLIATIVE CARE?
As we all know, many Americans die from chronic illnesses each year.
MYTHS ABOUT HOSPICE CARE
I would like to take this opportunity to poke holes in all of the false claims and rumors that exist about hospice care and everything associated with hospice.
WHAT DOES HOSPICE DO ABOUT INSULIN?!
What does hospice do about insulin?
Insulin is one of those controversial hospice medications when it comes to deciding coverage. However, let’s think through this more systematically and objectively…
MEDICATION REVIEWS!!</a>
Big changes are coming, folks!
So for those of you who don’t send us patient med sheets on a regular basis, I strongly encourage you to do so!