KittyLoverRN

KittyLoverRN has 12 years experience and specializes in Hospice and Palliative Care.

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1. Learning Needs Assessment Tool

   KittyLoverRN posted a topic in Hospice

   Hello Fellow Nurses; I am looking to develop a "Learning Needs Assessment Tool" to administer to nurses (RN's and LPN's) who are interested in learning more about End-Of-Life and/or Hospice & Palliative Care. This tool should focus on what infor...

2. Attending memorial services, funerals, condolence calls etc

   KittyLoverRN replied to nurselearner's topic in Hospice

   Yes, I agree aimee....attendance is optional, but families appreciate it so much when we take the time to attend the visitation and/or funeral.

3. Help! What meds are not covered under hospice?

   KittyLoverRN replied to RN4hospice's topic in Hospice

   Doodlemom: The comfort paks are taken into the home upon admission. They are included in our standing medical orders, so when the admit is complete and MD is called for approval of orders (including standing medical orders), the comfort pak is okay ...

4. Help! What meds are not covered under hospice?

   KittyLoverRN replied to RN4hospice's topic in Hospice

   In response to "aimee"....our nurses bring th comfort paks to the home upon admission...we keep a stock in our office....double locked of course! In response to "nurselearner"....I do not think you can purchase the HP manuals separately.....I believe...

5. Help! What meds are not covered under hospice?

   KittyLoverRN replied to RN4hospice's topic in Hospice

   Yes, any medication that is related to the "comfort" of the patient would be a hospice covered medication. We started partnering with Hospice Pharmacia (www.hospicepharmacia.com) about 3 years ago. They are a research based (EBP) organization and h...