lkisby

lkisby has 23 years experience and specializes in ID, Hospice, IV therapy.

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1. Peds Hospice/Palliative Care

   lkisby replied to rnin0513's topic in Hospice

   Hi, Getting into hospice can be challenging because we are always looking for nurses with experience. That being said, there are certain qualities I look for when interviewing. One big quality is maturity, along with a true passion for the work of ho...

2. Hospice Software

   lkisby replied to beltongirl's topic in Hospice

   I appreciate you sharing your expertise. I'll keep that in mind. Our home care uses McKesson and want us to consider switching to it. It seemed rather intensive with many screens. Thanks again

3. Hospice Software

   lkisby replied to beltongirl's topic in Hospice

   Thanks so much for your advice. Can you tell me more about HPMS? Is it online or is there a need for a server?

4. Hospice Directors/Administrators please answer

   lkisby replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice

   It seems you might want to ask a few questions: Was the job posted and are there any staff currently who might be interested in the position. Are they licensed and accredited and certified? Are they members of the state hospice organization and the n...

5. Hospice Directors/Administrators please answer

   lkisby replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice

   I don't want to lead you in the wrong direction, this decision is certainly yours to make. What state are you in? The time will be an investment initially. If you get things quick it might just work for you. I would be nervous to take such a position...

6. Hospice Software

   lkisby replied to beltongirl's topic in Hospice

   Hi, I'm on the east coast and the software we use if Cerner BeyondNow. We are looking at McKesson right now, but will sit tight until we are certain we want to make a change. Regardless of the software you use, the most important thing to remember i...

7. Hospice Directors/Administrators please answer

   lkisby replied to Marshall1's topic in Hospice

   I have been a Clinical Director of a hospice for 11 years now. My position requires me to be available 24/7 for my on call staff and field staff. Since most everything is clinical most everything goes through me. I have 3 on call nurses who mostly co...