Hospice Chaplaincy

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Saul Ebema When I think of spiritual care in the context of Hospice, I think of it as a movement in three vital rhythms: The task of the hospice chaplain therefore is both to honor the distinctiveness of each of these rhythms as well as to have the flexibility of moving through these rhythms […]

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The Guardian

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The UK’s network of independent, mainly voluntary-run palliative care providers said hospices were experiencing a perfect storm of soaring costs and rising demand just as revenues from traditional public fundraising methods are collapsing.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In 1972, Henri Nouwen, wrote a book that challenged pastoral counselors like hospice chaplains to make their own emotional wounds a source of healing for the patients they provide counseling for. Saul Ebema, DMin I am a wounded healer! He titled his book “The Wounded Healer.” That book has played a big part in the […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Saul Ebema When I think of spiritual care in the context of Hospice, I think of it as a movement in three vital rhythms: The task of the hospice chaplain therefore is both to honor the distinctiveness of each of these rhythms as well as to have the flexibility of moving through these rhythms […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

AUGUST 29, 2023

Saul Ebema When I think of spiritual care in the context of Hospice, I think of it as a movement in three vital rhythms: The traditional rhythm: In this rhythm, the hospice chaplain directs spiritual care through traditional methods of sacred texts, sacred symbols and rituals, devotionals, and communal worship.

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Famcare

JUNE 21, 2023

While about 1,800 veterans die each day, few receive hospice care at end of their life. Social workers remind us that veterans have specific needs due to their time in service that hospice teams are specifically trained to address. There are more than 20 million veterans in our country, and more than half of them are over age 65.

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Relias

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Near patients’ final days, they and their families can greatly benefit from hospice professionals who understand how to provide specialized care for dementia. Dementia has a long, variable course, making prognostication and determining hospice eligibility difficult. Below are four ways hospice can provide care for people with dementia.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

In 1972, Henri Nouwen, wrote a book that challenged pastoral counselors like hospice chaplains to make their own emotional wounds a source of healing for the patients they provide counseling for. Saul Ebema, DMin I am a wounded healer! He titled his book “The Wounded Healer.” That book has played a big part in the […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In today’s episode, Saul talks to Pamela Coley, a former hospice nurse to reflect on her experience of working in hospice. Prior to hospice, she also worked as a school nurse and currently also does some local acting. She is passionate about her faith and about educating people on what happens as we die.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JULY 9, 2023

Cathy Siebold is also the author of “The Hospice Movement: Easing death pains.” In this interview, she talks about her recollection of the earlier years of the hospice movement. Cathy Siebold- a legendary social worker, psychotherapist and social movement theorist.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

In today’s episode, Saul talks to Jennifer O’Brien about her book “The Hospice Doctor’s Widow.” Jennifer helps people talk about Continue Reading.

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Hospice Social Work

AUGUST 19, 2018

A member of the hospice you’ve hired gently and reverently enters the room. Welcome to Part 2 of “Good lessons from bad hospice,” in which I transform the horrendous experience my family had with Mortem Hospice into good lessons that remind us what’s important when providing hospice care. How would you feel?

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Relias

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Though the benefits are clear, many home health and hospice agencies struggle to optimize coordination. Increased scrutiny in hospices. Hospices should also be concerned about care coordination. The post Why Care Coordination Is Important for Home Health and Hospice Agencies appeared first on Relias. Focus on follow-ups.

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Hospice Social Work

JANUARY 5, 2020

How well do you understand hospice philosophy? Patients have the right to choose whether or not to get a DNR, even if they choose hospice care. Hospice team members are responsible to respect and support their decisions, and not try to change their minds. It’s the hospice team’s responsibility. What do you do?

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Hospice Social Work

AUGUST 12, 2018

I’m very fortunate to work for a hospice with ethical and supportive leaders who empower us to do good work. Interacting with the hospice that served my grandfather up to his death, unfortunately, reminded me of the importance of helping bring about some change in our field. Hospice failures remind me of two things.

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Hospice Social Work

JANUARY 21, 2020

I recently surveyed a hospice team about their attitudes and understanding about patient self-determination. The hospice team is responsible to make sure a funeral home is chosen for each patient.” The hospice team is responsible to inquire about end-of-life planning.” Overall, the results were positive. 6 chose this one.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

AUGUST 21, 2022

In this episode, Saul and Joe reflect on the 100 published episodes of The Hospice Chaplaincy Show and reaching global listenership in 50 countries.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

OCTOBER 22, 2023

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Juli Boit about her new book, “Brave Love: A Nurse’s Story of Courage and Compassion in a Kenyan Hospice.” In 2004, at just 25 years old, Juli Boit embarked on a remarkable journey from her home in Los Angeles to a remote Kenyan village of Kipkaren River. Driven by […]

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Hospice Social Work

AUGUST 26, 2018

By doing excellent work (which I hope this website helps you to do), and by working for a good hospice (and they do exist!), To illustrate, here’s how NOT to respond, as illustrated by “Mortem Hospice,” the real hospice that served my grandfather (labeled with a generous pseudonym). Let’s talk about patient/family complaints.

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Hospice Social Work

MARCH 12, 2020

To reduce the risk of spreading the contagion among the elderly, it’s time for hospice social workers to limit our visits to patients. Until COVID-19 contained, we should only be seeing hospice patients–whether at home or in long-term care facilities–when it’s necessary to do so in order to meet crucial short-term needs.

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CAPC

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hospices can fill gaps in care and reach a broad based of patients with palliative care.

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CAPC

MAY 9, 2024

The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), and Aliviado Health partner to release the NHPI Dementia Care Resources Provider Guide.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

AUGUST 1, 2022

In Today’s episode, Saul talks to Dr. Sarah Harrington Cross about her published research, “That Little Bit of Time: Transition-to-Hospice Perspectives From Hospice Staff and Bereaved Family.” She has published more than 20 […].

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Hospice Chaplaincy

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We are currently recording new episodes for Season Three of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. If you want to share your Continue Reading.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Saul Ebema Personhood is defined as, being a subject with say over one’s body, emotions, decisions, and life goals. For many, it includes one’s role or relationships in a family or community. In the face of multiple losses and increased dependence on others for basic needs, someone who is terminally ill may feel as […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Anne Katz, RN, PHD Dr. Anne Katz is an award winning author, certified sexuality counselor and clinical nurse specialist in Manitoba, Canada. In the final stages of life, sexuality is often regarded as not important by health care providers. Although the need or ability to participate in sexual activity may wane, the need for touch, […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

In today’s episode, Saul and Joe talk with Gabrielle Elise Jimenez a hospice nurse, blogger & author. In her 40’s, Continue Reading.

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Hospice Social Work

JULY 13, 2018

Now begins a discussion of how to choose a strong hospice. Whether you are looking because you want a hospice job, or because you have a family member who needs service, it’s good to know that hospices are not all equally well run. Some hospices provide amazing care to patients and are great to work for.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Anne Katz, RN, PHD Dr. Anne Katz is an award winning author, certified sexuality counselor and clinical nurse specialist in Manitoba, Canada. In the final stages of life, sexuality is often regarded as not important by health care providers. Although the need or ability to participate in sexual activity may wane, the need for touch, […]

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CAPC

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Read the joint statement from NHPCO and NAHC.

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CAPC

APRIL 22, 2024

Concerns over the definition of "palliative care" and other terms by artificial intelligence leave room for improvement.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If you are a hospice chaplain in need of polishing up your IDG/CARE PLAN documentation, this is a webinar for you. For the last two years, care plan documentation has become so vital in proving that the hospice beneficiary’s […] This webinar will be on Monday, September 18th at 9:00am Central Standard Time.

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Hospice Chaplaincy

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

It could be argued that it has been the hospice movement that has helped to emphasize the importance not only of holistic care of patients but also extending that care to the family. Jo Hockley Since the 1960s there has been an increasing interest in the psychosocial aspects of end of life care. Both of […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

JANUARY 31, 2024

Saul Ebema There was a time when I visited a hospice patient. The family seemed concerned that he had withdrawn himself from a lot of family activities. Mr. J used to be very outgoing but as his illness progressed, he begun to withdraw from a lot of social activities. He often declined visits from […]

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Hospice Chaplaincy

MAY 14, 2023

Welcome to our first episode of season 4 of the Hospice Chaplaincy Show. In this episode, Saul talks to David Hugger who is a retired hospice chaplain. David is also a podcaster and the author of two hospice books. His first book, “Hospice Is a […] We are grateful to our listeners for their continued support.

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CAPC

JANUARY 30, 2024

Model tested the impact of allowing beneficiaries receive hospice concurrently with curative treatments.

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CAPC

OCTOBER 31, 2023

CAPC faculty and staff weigh about different points of care in a patients' disease trajectory.

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