Deenurse1

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1. Patient Right to Know

   Deenurse1 replied to SuperRN_1's topic in Hospice

   I work in a hospice house. Our doctor usually handles this situation. Not saying "hospice" can be a common request of us from the family. I usually tell them I will do my best. The family knows their patient better than me and it may be upsetting...

2. Average Patient Ratio

   Deenurse1 replied to souleater11's topic in Hospice

   I work in a hospice house and our ratio is 1:4 with 2 techs during the day and 1:4 with 1 tech at night. Our field side nurses can vary greatly on nurse pt ratio.

3. Hospice House - What to expect?

   Deenurse1 replied to chillin4me's topic in Hospice

   Congratulations chilceb! Our HH is 1:4 with 2 techs during the day and 1:4 with 1 tech at night. It can be very busy at times and other times less busy. The census changes daily. Our HH does better financially than our field side care. My frustr...

4. Hospice House - What to expect?

   Deenurse1 replied to chillin4me's topic in Hospice

   Hi Chillceb, I work in a Hospice House and totally Love my job! I'm not saying it is perfect, the down side has more to do with management. It can be busy. Our ratio is 1 to 4 and 1-2 Techs. We are a 16 bed facility. Some times we are full with ...