Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse by Wright

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Edition
2
Publish Year
2020
ISBN
9780826164636
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Publisher
Springer Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0826164633
ISBN-13
9780826164636
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16050071833

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
268 Pages
Publication Name
Fast Facts for the Hospice Nurse, Second Edition : a Concise Guide to End-Of-Life Care
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Subject
Nursing / Medical & Surgical, Nursing / Home & Community Care, General, Nursing / Oncology & Cancer
Features
New Edition
Type
Textbook
Author
Patricia Moyle Wright
Subject Area
Medical
Series
Fast Facts Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

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Item Height
1 in
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5 in

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Edition Number
2
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2020-019765
Edition Description
New Edition
Table Of Content
Section I: Overview of Hospice 1. An introduction to hospice and palliative care 2. History and evolution of hospice in the U.S. 3. Hospice philosophy and the role of the nurse 4. The hospice interdisciplinary team Section II: Essentials of hospice nursing 5. The hospice nurse as case manager 6. Goals of care conversations 7. Establishing hospice eligibility 8. Hospice admission and level of care 9. Patient discharge Section III: Spiritual and cultural issues 10. Spiritual and existential suffering 11. Religious customs in end-of-life care 12. Cultural influences on end-of-life care 13. Cultural influences on end-of-life communication Section IV: Physical symptoms at the end of life 14. End of life symptoms 15. Cannabis & cannabinoids for pain management 16. Pain assessment 17. Pharmacological pain management 18. Non-pharmacological pain management 19. Pain management evaluation 20. Wound care at the end of life Section V: Death, dying, and bereavement 21. Care of the dying patient 22. Post-mortem care 23. Grief and bereavement Section VI: Quality and compliance in hospice 24. Defining quality in hospice 25. Monitoring quality 26. Ensuring compliance with hospice regulations 27. Electronic documentation in hospice Section VII: Occupational stress in hospice nursing 28. Sources of occupational stress 29. Consequences of occupational stress 30. Addressing occupational stress 31. Self-care 101
Synopsis
Substantially updated and expanded, the second edition of this quick-access reference for hospice nurses continues to deliver the most current information on the clinical and administrative duties of the hospice nurse. It provides timely information on cultural issues, special communication considerations, and hospice care's enduring growth., Provides comprehensive, current information for addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of hospice patients and their families Substantially updated and expanded, the second edition of this quick-access reference for hospice nurses continues to deliver the most current information on the clinical and administrative duties of the hospice nurse. It encompasses important regulatory changes and milestones, providing timely information on cultural issues, special communication considerations, and hospice care's enduring growth. This resource provides new content on levels of care, assessment and symptom management, and occupational stress, burnout, and self-care. New treatment guidelines and algorithms are included, as are updates on quality measures, the reimbursement schedule, compliance initiatives, and electronic documentation with specific examples. An indispensable clinical resource, the book is a valuable reference for nurses who are seeking to specialize in hospice, those who work in long-term care settings, post-acute care settings, acute care setting, and those who are seeking to enhance their knowledge of end-of-life care within other specialties. New to the Second Edition: Includes new regulatory changes/milestones, such as The National Quality Forum New Priorities for Action 2019 Provides updated information about levels of care, particularly 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 New chapters are included on the hospice nurse's role as case manager, patient discharge, religious and cultural influences on end-of-life care, pain assessment and interventions, wound care, care of the dying patient, and post-mortem care. Key Features: Reflects key competencies for the hospice nurse as designated by the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Delineates clinical and administrative responsibilities of the hospice nurse 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
LC Classification Number
R726.8

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