Optimizing Hospice Care: A Comprehensive Guide for Nurses

By FPCN Wright, Patricia Moyle, PhD, MBA, MSN, CRNP, ACNS-BC, CHPN, CNE

Providing Exceptional Care for Hospice Patients and Their Families

This extensively updated and expanded second edition is a quick-access reference for hospice nurses, delivering the most current information on clinical and administrative duties. It encompasses important regulatory changes and milestones, providing timely insights into cultural issues, special communication considerations, and the enduring growth of hospice care.

New and Updated Content

• Occupational stress, burnout, and self-care
• New treatment guidelines and algorithms
• Updates on quality measures, reimbursement schedule, compliance initiatives, and electronic documentation
• New regulatory changes and milestones, including The National Quality Forum New Priorities for Action 2019
• Updated information on levels of care, including 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

Key Features and Benefits

• Reflects key competencies for hospice nurses as designated by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
• Delineates clinical and administrative responsibilities of hospice nurses
• 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

A Valuable Resource for Hospice Nurses

This indispensable clinical resource is a valuable reference for nurses seeking to specialize in hospice, those working in long-term care settings, post-acute care settings, acute care settings, and those seeking to enhance their knowledge of end-of-life care within other specialties.

Published by Springer Publishing Company, this second edition is available in English and features screen reader support and sticky notes on Kindle Scribe.

Stay updated with the latest developments in hospice care and provide exceptional care for your patients and their families.