Understanding Hospice for Patients and Families

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-UHPF

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027

Learning Objectives:
Describe the initial approach to the patient and family.
Identify ways to address misconceptions and barriers related to hospice care.
Recall the information about hospice that should be included in the initial hospice and patient-family meeting.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

Introducing Hospice

What Is the Hospice Philosophy?

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Connections and Barriers

Connections

Barriers

Cultural Sensitivity

Policies and Practices

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Hospice Benefits and Requirements

Hospice Services

Eligibility and Making a Referral

Review

Key Takeaways

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Reviewer: Susan Heinzerling, BSN, RN, CHPN

Susan Heinzerling earned a Bachelor of Science in biology and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a Master of Life Sciences in physiology from North Carolina State University. She became a doctoral candidate in immunology at the University of South Alabama. Her research experiences in the biomedical sciences led to an interest in evidence-based practices. Ms. Heinzerling began her nursing career as a medical/surgical nurse. Renal patients in acute care with multiple chronic conditions and repeated hospitalizations inspired her practice of hospice nursing. She has worked as a hospice admissions nurse and a hospice RN case manager in both a large urban setting and a rural community.

Subject Matter Expert: Jessica Brantley, RN

Jessica Brantley, RN earned her associate degree in nursing from Wayne Community college in Goldsboro, NC in 1992.  During the past 31 years, she has worked in a variety of settings including home health, hospice, pediatrics, and med-surg.  Over 20 years of her experience has been in home health which is also her SME expertise.  

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.