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1. Conference Call for Hospice Innovators

   rmw44 replied to rmw44's topic in Hospice

   Just a reminder about the call tomorrow. I will be interviewing Michael Holmes (author of "Crossing the Creek") tomorrow at 11 a.m. EST. To call in and ask questions or to comment call 1-724-444-7444 and when prompted by the operator for the call ID ...

2. Can a Sticker on my car = Hippa Violation?

   rmw44 replied to AtlantaRN's topic in HIPAA

   Maybe the problem is with identifying the service. (AIDS Nurse, Cardiac Nurse, etc.). However there is freedom of "speech". Can you change your sticker to something like "I LUV HOSPICE" Nah, people would just think we didn't know how to spell.

3. Does Your Agency Get VA referrals?

   rmw44 posted a topic in Hospice

   department of veterans' affairs press release from larry scott at va watchdog dot org -- 01-08-2008 #1 i read this press release with interest and a little disgust. i sent an e-mail to the author and thought i would share it here. was i out of line...

4. Conference Call for Hospice Innovators

   rmw44 replied to rmw44's topic in Hospice

   Thank you for your motivation and willingness to be a part of this call. The scheduled episode is located and described here: Hospice Innovators - Guest Michael Holmes, RN and Author Time: 02/06/2008 11:00 AM EST Episode Notes: Interview with Micha...

5. Conference Call for Hospice Innovators

   rmw44 replied to rmw44's topic in Hospice

   i thoroughly enjoyed today's call and just wish more of you could have participated. you will get your chance. on february 6th (the first wednesday of february) at 11 a.m. the call will focus on a very special person and the impact of his words on ...

6. Conference Call for Hospice Innovators

   rmw44 replied to rmw44's topic in Hospice

   Tomorrow's conference call: At 11 a.m. EST call 724-444-7444 at the prompt dial ID 44351 I recorded the instructions here.

7. The Power of Ethical Wills

   rmw44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Using Words That HealThe document he held in his hand read like a lawyer had charged him for more than time and effort. It was the beginning of healing and such benefits would be priceless. Ethical wishes made their way into the legal swamp of bequea...

8. Conference Call for Hospice Innovators

   rmw44 replied to rmw44's topic in Hospice

   The conference call has been scheduled. You must register for the call and be on the call preferably within 5 minutes of the start time. If you can't participate in the call, the recorded session is available as a free download for anyone who registe...

9. Conference Call for Hospice Innovators

   rmw44 posted a topic in Hospice

   I am looking for at least 10 people who are currently involved in working with hospice - nurses, chaplains, social workers, bereavement counselors, marketers, administration, and/or volunteers - to participate in a conference call. The discussion wi...

10. Do you attend funerals?

    rmw44 replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice

    From a family member's perspective, when my mother-in-law passed away, seeing hospice staff attend the funeral was like an "honorable mention" for the moment. We all felt totally blessed that the nurses would take time out of their day for the funera...

11. Do you attend funerals?

    rmw44 replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice

    I love that idea of a "heart shaped pillow made of white satin with a posy of red roses" - beautiful! where do you get the pillows? Robin -------------------------------------------- Join the discussion: Spirituality of Dying Well

12. Do you attend funerals?

    rmw44 replied to Rnmomajmj's topic in Hospice

    Our agency always has a representative at the service. For the bereavement coordinator, it is the beginning of a relationship for the next year and that bond begins with knowing how the person was remembered. Robin Watts

13. Again, would someone please give me some input on hospice?

    rmw44 replied to kstec's topic in Hospice

    I hope this will help you. If you can find a few minutes here and there, go to: http://spiritualityofdyingwell.blogspot.com/ and listen to the weekly discussion group about the book, "Dying Well - Peace and Possibilities at the End of Life". It doesn...

14. Again, would someone please give me some input on hospice?

    rmw44 replied to kstec's topic in Hospice

    The best thing about hospice is having someone say, "I don't know how you can do that kind of work" and realizing that you don't know how you could do anything else. Wise advice I received in the beginning of my hospice life was to always meet famil...

15. Again, would someone please give me some input on hospice?

    rmw44 replied to kstec's topic in Hospice

    Every hospice has a different need from their LPN's and I don't think your questions will be answered here. I know it's late, but just ask lots of questions on your interview and be prepared to request more information before you leave (i.e., Do you...