Welcome to part 2 of the top 10 things I have learned in my first 10 years as a hospice provider!

In this episode I cover items 6-10 of my list.

6. Work/life balance doesn’t happen by accident

7. Hospice is about repeatable and predictable behavior in every department

8. Haloperidol is the best first option to treat terminal restlessness

9. Staff centric agencies build the best foundation for success

10. Hospice is 80% psychosocial….for everyone

In this episode I encourage everyone to check out 3 different episodes of the show.

Episode 15 at https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/episode-fifteen-success-in-the-alf/

Episode 16 at https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/episode-sixteen-the-last-7-days/

Episode 17 at https://www.confessionsofahospicenurse.net/episode-seventeen-the-ltc-facility/

I also reference an interview with Mark Randolph. One of the men who started Netflix.

https://youtu.be/HSVbD7RhOHU?si=THv7ehzCNj-4iApa

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Welcome to episode 57 of The Hospice Nursing Podcast!

In this episode I start with the top 5 things I have learned in my 10 years of hospice experience.

1. Case management is the foundation of all hospice care
2. Case management success is in the details
3. There is not just one way to do hospice
4. Model the behavior you want to see in others
5. Your current company isn’t as bad as it seems, and the company you want to move to isn’t as great as it seams.

While covering these ideas, I make sure to point out that nobody is doomed to failure just because they don’t’ have case management experience.

I also explain that keeping a patient on hospice care is more dependent on the details than it is on the big picture.

I share my thoughts on leadership, and I explain that leaders can’t expect their staff to behave in a way that isn’t modeled for them.

At the end of this episode I explain that all hospice providers have their flaws, and we shouldn’t expect our next employer to be perfect.

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As always, don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!

816-834-9191
James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net
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I’m back from a 6 month break from producing the show!

In this episode I explain why I chose not to record any episodes in the last 6 months. I then review some of the things I learned during a massive growth spurt at my agency.

I review the importance of self care, and I share some of my own personal health issues this year.

I share what I learned about the importance of an orientation program.

I explain the importance of hospice leadership being willing to get out into the field and help during times of crisis.

Finally, at the end of the show, I explain that everyone has physical and mental limitations and how I am no exception.

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As always, don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you!

816-834-9191
James@confessionsofahospicenurse.net
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Be sure to check out thehospicenursingcommunity.com for extra content as well as hope, help and encouragement from other hospice nurses just like you!