Category Hospice Topics

Infection prevention is critical in any healthcare setting, but particularly in hospice settings where infection can hasten and complicate the dying process. There are two upcoming days to take note of: October 15 through 21 is International Infection Prevention Week…

You may never think of putting humor and hospice in the same sentence but the truth is, the range of human emotions is vast for every circumstance and grief is no different. In fact, there is great healing power in…

Quality case management is critical in how end of life care is carried out by hospice teams in the Santa Clara community. In honor of National Case Management Week (NCMW) this October 8-14, we will go over the importance of…

No one wants to think about putting a loved one in hospice. It can signify a letting-go, placing your faith in the next step of the life cycle. However, having an honest discussion with your loved one and their medical…

Sepsis is a killer. It can be caused by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection, such as pneumonia, abdominal infection, kidney infection, or bloodstream infection. It typically presents as a three-stage syndrome. It starts off with sepsis, progresses through severe…

When a loved one dies, it’s always hard. When you have watched that loved one die slowly over days, weeks and months in hospice, it can be even more heart-wrenching and exhausting. Often, when we think of grief, we think…

(Reuters Health) – Families of terminally ill cancer patients may be more satisfied with the end-of-life treatment their loved ones receive when it involves hospice care, a recent study suggests. Researchers examined interview data from 1,970 family members of deceased…

Pharmacopalliation is certainly a mouthful but its definition is simple. It’s designed to review and analyze all the medications a particular patient takes to make sure the benefits of each medicine outweigh the risks. At its core is palliative care,…