Provides comprehensive, current information for addressing the
physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of hospice patients
and their families Substantially updated and expanded, the second
edition of this quick-access reference for hospice nurses continues
to deliver the most current information on the clinical and
administrative duties of the hospice nurse. It encompasses
important regulatory changes and milestones, providing timely
information on cultural issues, special communication
considerations, and hospice care's enduring growth. This resource
provides new content on levels of care, assessment and symptom
management, and occupational stress, burnout, and self-care. New
treatment guidelines and algorithms are included, as are updates on
quality measures, the reimbursement schedule, compliance
initiatives, and electronic documentation with specific examples.
An indispensable clinical resource, the book is a valuable
reference for nurses who are seeking to specialize in hospice,
those who work in long-term care settings, post-acute care
settings, acute care setting, and those who are seeking to enhance
their knowledge of end-of-life care within other specialties. New
to the Second Edition: Includes new regulatory changes/milestones,
such as The National Quality Forum New Priorities for Action 2019
Provides updated information about levels of care, particularly the
Last 7 Days rule from Medicare Covers the use of cannabis,
non-pharmacological pain management interventions, care of the
dying patient, and post-mortem care New chapters are included on
the hospice nurse's role as case manager, patient discharge,
religious and cultural influences on end-of-life care, pain
assessment and interventions, wound care, care of the dying
patient, and post-mortem care. Key Features: Reflects key
competencies for the hospice nurse as designated by the Hospice and
Palliative Nurses Association Delineates clinical and
administrative responsibilities of the hospice nurse Simplifies
complex information such as Medicare regulations and compliance
Provides screening tools for depression, anxiety, and wound risk
Includes the Palliative Performance Scale and the Karnofsky
Performance Scale Serves as a concise study resource for
certification
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