Literature Review
How to support adolescents and young adults with cancer at the end of life
02/15/24 at 03:00 AMHow to support adolescents and young adults with cancer at the end of lifeThe Oncology Nursing Society Voice, by Kimberly Rivera DNP, RN-BC, OCN®, NPD-BC; 2/12/24... [Cancer] is the fourth leading cause of death in adolescents and young adults (AYAs), following accidents, suicide, and homicide. ... Appropriately defining the difference between palliative and end-of-life care can improve AYAs’ engagement with services such as advance care planning—a specific step that increases AYAs’ likelihood of receiving early palliative care. However, many palliative and hospice care services are geared toward pediatric or adult populations and may not meet AYAs’ unique needs, impeding effective care planning.
Kansas hospital to transition to rural emergency hospital
02/15/24 at 03:00 AMKansas hospital to transition to rural emergency hospital Becker's Hospital CFO Report, by Maeline Ashley; 2/12/24La Crosse, KS-based Rush County Memorial Hospital has decided to transition to a rural emergency hospital due to ongoing rural healthcare challenges like reimbursement changes, cost increases, governmental change, and a local population decrease.
PeaceHealth home care nurses strike: Picketers demand equal pay, better staffing
02/15/24 at 03:00 AMPeaceHealth home care nurses strike: Picketers demand equal pay, better staffingThe Register-Guard, by Miranda Cyr; 2/13/24About 30 home care and hospice nurses and supporters were spread out at the entrances to the PeaceHealth offices in Springfield. The strike, which started Saturday, is scheduled to last until 7 a.m. on Feb. 24. "I really care about my community. I care about them being able to receive good care," said Heather Herbert, an ONA member and hospice nurse who was among those picketing on Monday. "We would not be striking if we felt that there was any other way to get what our community deserves."
Former President Jimmy Carter spends 12 months in hospice care
02/15/24 at 02:45 AMFormer President Jimmy Carter spends 12 months in hospice careNewsNation, by Katie Smith; 2/14/24Sunday will mark one year since America’s longest-living president, 99-year-old Jimmy Carter, entered hospice care to spend his remaining time at home with his family. The 39th U.S. president elected to receive hospice care Feb. 18, 2023, according to a statement The Carter Center issued that day.Editor's Note: How are you addressing this length of 1+ year with the patients you serve? Click here for the CMS pdf of the 6-month rule, "Face-to-Face Requirement Affecting Hospice Recertification."
Patients with cancer underuse hospice care, often because of disparities
02/15/24 at 02:45 AMPatients with cancer underuse hospice care, often because of disparitiesOncology Nursing Society Voice, by Elisa Becze BA, ELS, Editor; 2/13/24Most patients who die from cancer do not use hospice at the time of their death, ONS member and oncology nurse researcher Dena D. Shore, PhD, RN, OCN®, CNE, reported in an article published in ... the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing (CJON). ... Shore conducted an extensive literature search for studies of hospice use in U.S. patients with cancer published from 2017–2023. ... According to her literature review, cancer-related, ethnic and racial, and geographic disparities are frequently involved in delayed or nonuse of hospice care.
$25k donation to Hospice of the Piedmont from the Countybank Foundation
02/15/24 at 02:30 AM$25k donation to Hospice of the Piedmont from the Countybank FoundationIndependent Banker, by William Atkinson; 2/12/24Countybank's Half-Century of Charitable Giving ... One recent donation of $25,000 from the Countybank Foundation went to Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, a community nonprofit network of care that provides specialized healthcare for those living with advanced illnesses. ... “When children lose someone they care about, it affects their entire life: their nutrition, their sleep, their relationships, their behavior and their schoolwork,” Charlene Kish, CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care of the Piedmont, said in a statement. “With financial support from organizations like Countybank and Greenwood Capital, we are able to provide education and support to both the child and the parents.”
Hospice of Wichita Falls gets multi-million dollar gift, renames Inpatient Care Center honoring Prothro family
02/15/24 at 02:00 AMHospice of Wichita Falls gets multi-million dollar gift, renames Inpatient Care Center honoring Prothro familyKFDX 3 News, by Natalie McCain; 2/12/24, updated 2/13/24The Hospice of Wichita Falls’ Inpatient Care Center has been renamed to reflect a generous multi-million dollar gift from the Perkins-Prothro Foundation, Dianne and Mark Prothro and Dale Prothro. The largest gift in HOWF history will honor the memory of Charles “Charlie” Philbin, grandson of Dianne and Mark, and Joe Prothro, Dale’s husband, HOWF officials announced on February 12.
Hospice of the Golden Isles receives Auxiliary donation - $150k
02/15/24 at 02:00 AMHospice of the Golden Isles receives Auxiliary donation The Brunswick News, by Whitney Long; 2/14/24At the recent annual meeting and luncheon for the Auxiliary Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI), ... [the] meeting concluded with a donation and presentation check for $150,000 to HGI. This donation was made possible by fundraising efforts from Open Homes Open Hearts neighborhood fundraisers and from the 2023 Wine, Women & Shoes Golden Isles yearly fundraiser.
NHPCO celebrates achievements of hospice and palliative care providers in nationwide Quality Connections Program
02/15/24 at 01:30 AMNHPCO celebrates achievements of hospice and palliative care providers in nationwide Quality Connections Program NHPCO press release; 2/13/24The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) recognizes the achievements of participating member organizations who have earned rings in the third program year of NHPCO’s Quality Connections program. First launched in January 2021, Quality Connections (QC) is the only national program designed to support hospice and palliative care provider delivery of high-quality, person-centered care. The program is structured around four fundamental pillars which are represented by four rings: Education, Application, Measurement, and Innovation.
The Last Portrait: Local photo exhibition captures different takes on dying [Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., New Hartford, NY]
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThe Last Portrait: Local photo exhibition captures different takes on dyingUtica Observer Dispatch, by Amy Neff Roth; 2/9/24... The 26 black-and-white photos, taken by local photographer Mark DiOrio, all capture moments in the life of someone who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. “I wanted to photograph them because they’ve been given news that nobody wants to hear,” DiOrio explained. “They’ve been given the news that it’s going to be their time soon. And when you’re given that kind of news, you have choices to make on how you handle it. I felt that these people, what they had to say and the emotions that they communicated in that moment were invaluable.”
These 8 traits make great doctors, and residents can develop them
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThese 8 traits make great doctors, and residents can develop themAMA, by Brendan Murphy; 2/5/24
The importance of art in a “good death”
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThe importance of art in a “good death”Hyperallergic, by Brianna L. Hernandez; 2/11/24... Resham Mantri and Eliana Yoneda are two artists and death doulas who are collaborators and founders of Community Deathcare Digest, an evolving collection of art projects and death cafes, as well as a bi-weekly newsletter about death and care. The newsletter gathers resources and educational content, and coordinates mutual aid for death rituals and funeral needs.
Hospice nursing a ‘privilege and honour’, says chief nurse
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMHospice nursing a ‘privilege and honour’, says chief nurseNursing Times, by Edd Church; 2/13/24The chief nurse of a children's hospice is seeking to challenge perceptions of the specialty and encourage more nurses into it.
Today's Encouragement: from Arthur Ashe
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMFrom what we get, we can make a living; what we give, however, makes a life. – Arthur Ashe
Hospice support, staff appreciation
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMHospice support, staff appreciation: [Singing Telegram]Daily News, Wahpeton, ND, by Frank Stanko; 2/9/24You just never know who is going to drop by Daily News’ office in Wahpeton. [On] Giving Hearts Day, celebrated Thursday, Feb. 8, ... a singing telegram [was delivered]. The unique gift was shared by Daily News Publisher Tara Klostreich to appreciate the staff and also as a way to support CHI Health at Home Hospice. [They] sang three favorites, ‘Can’t Help Falling Falling in Love’ and ‘Love Me Tender’ by Elvis, plus ‘Daisy Bell.’
What is a good death? End-of-life doulas can help the dying have one.
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMWhat is a good death? End-of-life doulas can help the dying have one.Boston Globe, by Sherrie Dulworth; 2/9/24... Home hospice agencies offer vital services for terminally ill people who wish to die at home, assisting with, among other things, pain management and helping the terminally ill avoid needless medical procedures. ... But while it is often thought that home hospice workers are the primary caregivers for the dying, this is not so. Instead, it is loved ones who often do the heavy lifting, both physically and emotionally, that comes with tending to the dying. ... This is where a death doula comes in, and the work they do speaks to the nonmedical, more spiritual side of what it means to have a good death.
There’s no place like home — when you die
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThere’s no place like home — when you die McKnights Home Care, by Liza Berger, McKnights Editor; 2/9/24My dad died last week. I am still processing the event, which now ranks among the hardest, most surreal experiences of my life. As difficult as it is, I, my three siblings and mom take comfort in two things (that may hardly surprise McKnight’s Home Care readers): He died fast and he died at home.
The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMThe fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time. U.S. Medicine, by Chester Buckenmaier III, MD, COL (ret), MC, USA; 2/13/24New Year’s Eve 2023 was marked with sadness for my family as my mother-in-law, Susan “Sue” Timperley, passed. ... Because of Sue’s strength in life, when her death came faster than we or her physician expected, we were spared further trauma. ... Hospice proved as helpful in death as they were in life by easing the weight of Sue’s loss through arrangements for her body. This support allowed Sue to die as she lived, with quiet strength and regal dignity. Our family was gifted with the time to focus on her memory rather than sterile hospital rules and cold machines.
Sister Úna lived a good death
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMSister Úna lived a good deathWTTW-Chicago PBS, video; available for viewing 2/5/24 to 5/5/24Following a cancer diagnosis, Sister Úna—a mischievous, rule-breaking Catholic nun dedicated to social justice—chooses to live as she’s dying. In this touching end-of-life documentary, the self-proclaimed “leader of the misfits” plans her funeral in her last nine months to live.
Digital tool reduced burden, improved mood for cancer hospice caregivers
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMDigital tool reduced burden, improved mood for cancer hospice caregiversCure, by Ashley Chan; 2/9/24Using a Symptom Cancer at Home (SCH) intervention significantly reduced caregiver burden, compared with usual hospice care (UC), according to a study from the journal Cancer.
Sally Norden's skydive for Children's Hospice South West: A leap of faith for a good cause
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMSally Norden's skydive for Children's Hospice South West: A leap of faith for a good causeBNN, by Mazhar Abbas; 2/13/24Sally Norden took a leap of faith and skydived from 15,000 feet to raise funds for Children's Hospice South West. Her courage and dedication to the charity inspired others to support the cause.
Michael Stiggers talks on misconceptions of hospice care
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMMichael Stiggers talks on misconceptions of hospice careThe Times-News, by Wayne Clark; 2/10/24"People are always telling me that I must have a difficult job to do and that they wouldn't trade places with me," said Stiggers, who is the chaplain for Chattahoochee Hospice. "They think it must be the worst job in the world, but they are wrong. It's one of the best jobs you can have. I absolutely love my job."
End-of-life care for children: making it possible to die at home
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMEnd-of-life care for children: making it possible to die at homeNursing Times, by Jill Davies; 2/5/24UK - A children’s community nursing team collaborated with an adult palliative care urgent-response service to provide 24-hour end-of-life care for paediatric patients. This made dying at home a realistic option for these patients, which had not previously been the case.
Silverado Hospice - Hospice stories
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMSilverado Hospice - Hospice Stories
Hospice of Montezuma announces program to help patients care for their pets
02/14/24 at 03:00 AMHospice of Montezuma announces program to help patients care for their petThe Journal, by Bailey Duran; 2/9/24Hospice of Montezuma announced a collaboration with Pet Peace of Mind to help local hospice patients take care of and make plans for ... their pets' care after their life ends. Hospice of Montezuma will partner with local pet care providers such as Denkai Animal Sanctuary to ensure that patients’ pets receive food, veterinarian care and exercise. The nonprofit Pet Peace of Mind, based in Salem, Oregon, partners with hospices and hospitals. ... “Hospice patients fare better when they get to keep their pets and know they are getting the love and attention they need,” Pet Peace of Mind said.