11 Assessing and Responding to Physical Changes and Symptoms at the End of Life Although each person’s death is as unique as the life lived, there are symptoms that hospice…
19 Consequences of Occupational Stress Chronic occupational stress is detrimental to the health and well-being of employees. It has both psychological and physical effects that can lead to consequences not…
21 Self-Care 101 To cope with the numerous pressures of nursing work, nurses must find ways to release negative emotions, deal with conflict, and promote their own well-being. This chapter…
20 Addressing Occupational Stress Both employees and employers suffer the consequences of workplace stress. Several strategies can be used to minimize occupational stress and decrease interpersonal conflict and toxicity in…
18 Sources of Occupational Stress A career in nursing is inherently fraught with numerous stressors. Nurses are on the front line of human suffering on a daily basis. Yet, they…
17 Electronic Documentation in Hospice Electronic documentation is a tool that helps health care professionals document the care they provide in a succinct and uniform way. Several initiatives have been…
16 Ensuring Compliance With Hospice Regulations Today’s health care arena is highly regulated and ever-changing. Remaining abreast of the rapid changes in regulations and reporting requirements can be daunting. The…
15 Monitoring Quality Today, third-party payers have a vested interest in ensuring that the care they pay for is of the highest quality. Numerous initiatives have been launched to define…
14 Defining Quality in Hospice Hospice care in the United States has evolved rapidly over the past several decades. What began as a grass-roots movement to improve care of the…
13 Understanding Grief and Bereavement Hospice nurses work with families and caregivers throughout a patient’s last months, weeks, and days. During those times, the hospice nurse provides guidance and support…
