Hospice

Furthermore, most jobs indicate a BSN as a requirement for hire. To find out how this recommendation was working in the real world, a survey was conducted on 447 nurse executives in hospitals, nurse-led clinics and home and hospice care companies (SPHHS, 2013). In addition, according to the (SPHHS,…

Occupational Therapist performs an evaluation of the patient and provide a treatment plant for the client. Assistants follow the treatment plan. Identify where OTA’s work. Occupational Therapy Assistants work in: Hospitals, Out-patient clinics, Schools, Hospice, Hand clinics, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Rehab centers and Home health care. Identify the types clients that would be treated by and OTA. A person who is recovering from surgery. A person who has a work related injury. Anyone with…

The Burden of Caregiving at the End-of-Life Summary: Here in the United States, home based health care will play an important role in our health care system as the country seek ways to provide compassionate care while being cost efficient to the growing population of older adults with terminal illness or even disabled family members. That being said, the importance of the caregiver in taking care of the patient’s needs at home in the end stages of life is one that cannot be underscored. Studies…

Professional/Vocational Reflection: My role in this situation is informed by all of the factors above combined with a deep sense of pastoral call to the spiritual and faith formation of God’s people in the Church. My position in the congregation is analogous to the hospice care nurse who comes alongside the dying and their family and equips them to make meaningful end of life decisions through an invitation into the spiritual heart of the matter. The reality is that Grace United Methodist Church…

It is said that us, human beings are shaped by their environment, experiences, and society. I am not talking about genetic DNA, but rather what truly molds and transforms us to become the individual we really are. Good or bad, right or wrong, every incident, event and decision has played an important role into converting an individual. Every shaping of a person is unique from another, although sometimes a few of the same incidents can happen to others, the intake and effect would be different.…

to take in consideration with vulnerable populations. There have been two different instances that I have encountered at my internship. The first instance is with African American families specifically. As a medical social work intern home health, hospice, and nursing home placements are something I work with daily. There have been several instances where African American families absolutely refuse, even when it is in the patient’s best interest. However at first glimpse, this could be viewed as…

Is Senior Health the Right Career for You? When pursuing a career in senior healthcare, you must ask yourself several questions to ensure that you are capable of successfully meeting the needs of those to be served, while maintaining your own well-being. There are specific characteristics outside of professional training and education that are absolutely necessary for one to be a successful care provider. Decide if you meet these qualifications by asking yourself a few questions. Are you…

The "Death with Dignity Act" is a controversial bill that allows for legal self-euthanasia under the care of s physician. Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending life in order to relieve pain and suffering. A physician will prescribe a medicine that will end your life in a peaceful way. This is aimed towards patients who are terminally ill with no chance of survival. In the article “Right to Die,” it states both arguments for and against this bill. A physician usually gives a patient…

the quality of services. Facilitate access by the patient to care providers. The Medicare program is divided by many sectors that cover different part of the health care service. For instant part A that covers Hospitalization home care service, Hospice. Part B that covers out patient services, Doctor visits. Part D is mostly for pharmacy drugs coverage. Tittle main objective is to strengthening infrastructure of these programs under Medicare.…

to the devastating battle against cancer. Three years ago, I was sitting in a hospital room with my aunt by my side, as she received fluids intravenously. She had been extremely dehydrated that day due to her constant vomiting and nausea, and her hospice nurse told me to take her in immediately. We were in that cold room for almost 8 hours, and not one nurse came by to check on her. I went to find her a warm blanket to cover her up with, and ice chips to wet her incredibly dry mouth. She looked…