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Please tune in every Friday for in November for a new reel about palliative care from my amazing students in the Introduction to Palliative and End of Life Care certificate course. Check out the links below to learn more about the certificate program! #PalliativeCare

Research shows that the public doesn’t understand what palliative care is, often confusing it with end-of-life care and hospice. What can palliative care clinicians do to overcome these misconceptions? Lisa Morgan and Rachael Heitner, MPH, give answers to this important question in the CAPC article, “Let’s Stay on Message with Palliative Care.” How we describe palliative care in our public messaging may seem accurate and clear to those of us in the field, but we are not talking to ourselves. We are speaking to our audience. What matters is what resonates with them. Imagine if you were the CEO of a hospital or health system, a provider, a patient, or a family member. If you heard palliative care clinicians talk about death and dying, and that’s what you read on every palliative care website, your takeaway would be that palliative care is only for those at the end of life. If we ourselves aren’t clear in describing what we do, how can our referral sources correctly identify the patients who need our care?

Today marks World’s Palliative Care and Hospice—a realm where healthcare meets humanity at its core. Palliative care and hospice focus on improving the quality of life for those facing serious, often terminal illnesses. While both aim to relieve pain and stress, palliative care can begin at diagnosis and happen alongside treatment, whereas hospice is reserved for when curative treatments cease. In addition to improving quality of life, they provide peace of mind to patients and families. More significantly, they encourage meaningful conversations about values and wishes. Let’s deepen our understanding and spread awareness about the impactful care and incredible work of professionals in this often neglected discipline. Let’s keep this dialogue going and spread awareness of the need for comprehensive palliative care, and the impactful care the services provide by healthcare providers.

California Hospice and Palliative Care Weekly Webinar Line Up. Hospice by the Numbers: Public Reporting & the Pursuit of Quality April 23, 2024 75-Minute Webinar Learn how data can improve reporting and hospice quality. Mock Surveys & Continued Readiness Part 2 for Home Health & Hospice April 24, 2024 90-Minute Webinar Maintain survey readiness using simple strategies while complying with the regulations. How to Effectively Audit Hospice Documentation May 1, 2024 60-Minute Webinar The importance of effectively auditing hospice documentation. Hospice Medical Review in a Medicare-Certified World May 2, 2024 90-Minute Webinar Ensure your process and documentation can withstand review. Hospice Documentation for Clinicians from SOC to Discharge May 7, 2024 90-Minute Webinar Enhancing hospice documentation: Compliance and quality. FIND IT ALL HERE AT CHAPCA EDUCATION CALENDAR: https://lnkd.in/g4RGuP9u #chapca #hospice

Palliative care represents a crucial resource for individuals facing serious medical conditions. This specialized form of care integrates the expertise of physicians, nurses, and social workers to deliver comprehensive support aimed at enhancing quality of life. Whether administered in a home setting, hospital environment, or assisted living facility, palliative care offers a viable option for individuals requiring additional health-related assistance and seeking compassionate, patient-centered care. https://lnkd.in/gTJ5jrYz

Discover the profound insights shared by Hospice Nurse Julie on the comforting signs that accompany the end-of-life journey. In her latest article, Julie explains how visions of deceased loved ones often signal the nearing end, providing peace and reassurance to those in their final days. Dive into this heartwarming piece to understand how these experiences can transform fear into tranquility. Read the article here: https://buff.ly/4hspBOa How NShore Patient Advocates Can Assist: Navigating the end-of-life process can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. NShore Patient Advocates offer invaluable support during this challenging time by: Ensuring Accurate Diagnosis and Care: They work diligently to protect patients' rights to accurate diagnoses and optimal medical care, ensuring that all parties involved are on the same page regarding treatment plans. Navigating the Healthcare System: With their expertise, NShore Patient Advocates help families cut through bureaucratic red tape, making it easier to access necessary resources and services3. Providing Emotional Support: By standing by families during difficult times, they offer peace of mind and emotional support, ensuring that patients receive compassionate care tailored to their needs. Acting as a Liaison: They collaborate with healthcare providers to make sure that patients' wishes are respected and followed, which is crucial during end-of-life care. Engaging a patient advocate can alleviate stress and provide clarity, allowing families to focus on spending quality time with their loved ones.

Both hospice and palliative care share a common goal —  improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses by providing relief from symptoms and distress. Palliative care is a specialized medical approach that can be administered alongside curative treatments at any stage of illness. It involves a multidisciplinary team addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs, with a focus on enhancing overall quality of life and symptom management. On the other hand, hospice care is designed for patients with a terminal illness when curative treatments are no longer effective or desired, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less. Hospice prioritizes comfort, offering support at home, in a hospice facility, or sometimes in a hospital, while also providing emotional assistance for families. It's important to note that there can be an overlap between these two forms of care, and patient choice plays a pivotal role in deciding the appropriate care level. Honest and open communication with healthcare providers ensures patients receive care that aligns with their goals and values, facilitating a more informed and compassionate healthcare journey. #inhomeconnect #palliativecare #hospicepatients #palliativecareprofessionals #elderlycare

Discover the profound insights shared by Hospice Nurse Julie on the comforting signs that accompany the end-of-life journey. In her latest article, Julie explains how visions of deceased loved ones often signal the nearing end, providing peace and reassurance to those in their final days. Dive into this heartwarming piece to understand how these experiences can transform fear into tranquility. Read the article here: https://buff.ly/4hspBOa How NShore Patient Advocates Can Assist: Navigating the end-of-life process can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. NShore Patient Advocates offer invaluable support during this challenging time by: Ensuring Accurate Diagnosis and Care: They work diligently to protect patients' rights to accurate diagnoses and optimal medical care, ensuring that all parties involved are on the same page regarding treatment plans. Navigating the Healthcare System: With their expertise, NShore Patient Advocates help families cut through bureaucratic red tape, making it easier to access necessary resources and services3. Providing Emotional Support: By standing by families during difficult times, they offer peace of mind and emotional support, ensuring that patients receive compassionate care tailored to their needs. Acting as a Liaison: They collaborate with healthcare providers to make sure that patients' wishes are respected and followed, which is crucial during end-of-life care. Engaging a patient advocate can alleviate stress and provide clarity, allowing families to focus on spending quality time with their loved ones.

Workshop 08.11.24 - last chance to attend this year! Compassionate Communities Essentials for Hospices Ambition 6 of the Palliative and End of Life Ambitions National Framework focuses on Communities being prepared to help - Compassionate communities as an approach helps address this challenge. We at Compassionate Communities UK have found in our training sessions that considerable confusion exists about how to approach engagement and development in compassionate community projects. There is a tendency to think about compassionate communities as something on its own rather than something that can be integrated into the routine ’business’ of hospices, enhancing the day to day clinical care and seeing it as a natural part of conversations of any sort with communities members. There is also a tendency to approach compassionate communities as another service that the hospice provides for the community, doing something ’to’ communities rather than discovering the rich resources and treasures that are already out there. To try and help develop existing programmes, and to stimulate interest in new ways of working, we are putting on this session. We will explore discovering community treasures, realigning services in the context of community and how to start community conversations from a public health palliative care perspective. Head over to Eventbrite to book your ticket: https://lnkd.in/eY5fEXmY

Discover the profound insights shared by Hospice Nurse Julie on the comforting signs that accompany the end-of-life journey. In her latest article, Julie explains how visions of deceased loved ones often signal the nearing end, providing peace and reassurance to those in their final days. Dive into this heartwarming piece to understand how these experiences can transform fear into tranquility. Read the article here: https://buff.ly/4hspBOa How NShore Patient Advocates Can Assist: Navigating the end-of-life process can be overwhelming for both patients and their families. NShore Patient Advocates offer invaluable support during this challenging time by: Ensuring Accurate Diagnosis and Care: They work diligently to protect patients' rights to accurate diagnoses and optimal medical care, ensuring that all parties involved are on the same page regarding treatment plans. Navigating the Healthcare System: With their expertise, NShore Patient Advocates help families cut through bureaucratic red tape, making it easier to access necessary resources and services3. Providing Emotional Support: By standing by families during difficult times, they offer peace of mind and emotional support, ensuring that patients receive compassionate care tailored to their needs. Acting as a Liaison: They collaborate with healthcare providers to make sure that patients' wishes are respected and followed, which is crucial during end-of-life care. Engaging a patient advocate can alleviate stress and provide clarity, allowing families to focus on spending quality time with their loved ones.