EP. 44 An In-Depth Discussion of The Admission to Hospice with the RN
Hospice care offers individuals nearing the end of their life a seamless passage into the afterlife. However, many individuals opt for hospice care for their loved ones when it might already be overdue. Hence, the question arises: When is the appropriate time to consider hospice care? What are the noticeable symptoms in a loved one that serve as unmistakable indicators of their impending end of life? Additionally, what essential information should you gather in advance for the hospice nurse’s understanding of the patient’s needs?
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Join today’s episode, where Marie does an in-depth discussion on the information regarding the admission to hospice, the questions, and why they get asked. This is very important information because it gives insights if you have been contemplating whether your family member should be admitted to hospice care. This episode will serve as your ultimate guide.
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Key Highlights from the Episode;
[00:30] Episode intro and what is in for you in today’s episode
[01:05] The key to hospice admissions
[01:33] What the hospice’s admitting nurse looks for in a patient
[01:34] Patient’s personal information
[02:32] The diagnosis of things that made the patient seek hospice care
[06:11] Other general questions hospice nurses may ask concerning a patient
[08:43] Â If the patient is falling and the number of occurrences
[09:06] The patient’s appetite
[15:48] Patient’s history of having wounds
[20:10] When should you take your patient for hospice care?
[22:07] Ending show and calls to action
Notable QuotesÂ
The admitter RN is the eyes and ears of the hospice provider. They are usually the first people to see the hospice patient. [05:16]Â
Increased falls indicate that things are not well with a hospice patient, which might suggest that things are starting to decline. For an average normal adult, it is not typically easy to fall. [08:52]Â
Difficulties in swallowing are common end-of-life symptoms for hospice patients. [09:35]
For hospice, the reality is that if the body stops focusing on healing wounds. If you see a lot of non-healing injuries, it is an area of decline for your loved one. [15:34]
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Episode #2 Who is on the Hospice Team
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000515235697
Episode #3 Equipment
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000515664437
Episode #4 Eligibility
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000516067276
Episode #32 The Fast & PPS scale
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000546284680
Episode #41 Interview w/Justin Chapin PA-C
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospice-explained-podcast/id1558665301?i=1000559261156
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