This blog is an overview of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) podcast on what to expect in the first 100 days of the Trump administration. ?It was presented by the leaders of the NHPCO Health Policy Team, … Continued
At Hospice Aide Hub we are not politically affiliated with any political party, but we are also aware that there may be increased stress for some of you with the election of Donald Trump. ?If you followed the election cycle … Continued
During the 2016 “CNA Appreciation Week” (June 9-16) we would like to extend a special thanks to the CNA’s who have been involved in the care of patients who survived the Orlando terrorist attack in the early morning hours of … Continued
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation last October that would allow terminally ill people to request life-ending medication from their physicians. ?The law went into effect on June 9, 2016. ?It is the fifth state in the U.S.?to permit … Continued
If you are interested in becoming a certified hospice aide, formally called a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant (CHPNA), certification is offered through the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA). ?Certification validates an individual’s knowledge and competence in the … Continued
One of the best parts about working in hospice is the holistic approach to care. ?The core interdisciplinary team – made up of doctors, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, and chaplains – is central to the concept of holistic care. … Continued
In 1915, Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), formerly known as the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). ?He strongly believed that reason would … Continued
We know New Year’s resolutions are often good through the first week of January so we have compiled a list of ways, seemingly small and insignificant, that can improve your health and well-being by simply focusing on them rather than … Continued
The holidays are a time when family and friends traditionally gather to celebrate the season, which can bring with it a heightened sense of grief.? ?Memories of a lost loved one or knowing it might be the last holidays with … Continued
Hospices all over the country work closely with the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) to ensure that veterans and their families have access to excellent care at the end of life. ?The National Hospice and Palliative Organization collaborates with the … Continued