Hospice Explained

Understanding the Signs of Decline: A Guide to Recognizing the End of Life Season   Episode 7 of 'Hospice Explained' focuses on the signs of declining health, indicating the approach of the end of life season. These signs include frequent hospital visits, recurring health issues, diminished mental capacity, and increasing difficulty in performing daily life activities. The episode also highlights...

  Understanding the POLST Form and Advanced Directives: A Hospice Explained Episode The sixth episode of the podcast 'Hospice Explained' explains the POLST (Physician Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form, its purpose, the different names it goes by in various states, and its importance in end-of-life care. This episode also discusses advanced directives or living wills, a legal document deter...

5 Navigating Hard Conversations in Hospice Care   In the fifth episode of Hospice Explained, the topic is focused on confronting difficult conversations, particularly in a hospice setting. The episode discusses the speaker's experience as a nurse, handling hard conversations with patients, families, and colleagues, often requiring a level of honesty that could be discomforting. An example shared i...

4 Hospice Criteria and Eligibility: A Comprehensive Discussion   In the fourth episode of 'Hospice Explained' podcast, we talk about the eligibility criteria for hospice care, as set by the U.S. Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service. It covers the certification process by two doctors, noting that the patient's prognosis should indicate six months or less to live. The episode touches upon the fl...

3 Understanding Hospice Equipment and Services   In the third episode of Hospice Explained, the podcast explores the various aspects of hospice care equipment. This includes essential items such as hospital beds and how they can be adjusted according to patients' needs and caregivers' safety. Marie further explains the function of an oxygen concentrator and the variety of other equipment that may...

Episode 2 Hospice Explained: Understanding the Hospice Team and Its Services   In the second episode of 'Hospice Explained', registered nurse Marie Betcher provides a comprehensive explanation of the hospice team structure and the services they offer to terminally ill patients and their families. The discussion covers roles including the intake nurse, admission RN, and care manager, as well as the...

1 Understanding Hospice: An Introduction to End of Life Care   In the first episode of 'Hospice Explained,' healthcare professional Marie Betcher RN provides information about hospice care, aiming to break common misconceptions and offer a deeper understanding. She clarifies what hospice is and isn't, emphasizing that it's a patient-focused service, treating individuals with dignity and respect, f...

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