11 Understanding Hospice Care: Insights from a CNA

from Hospice Explained · host Marie Betcher RN BSN

11 Understanding Hospice Care: Insights from a CNA In episode 11 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN interviews Certified Nursing Assistant Hailey, who shares her experiences working in an Alzheimer's dementia unit and an adult intensive care unit. Hailey discusses the importance of comfort in hospice care, the emotional challenges of emergency medical interventions, and the significance of advanced directives and POLST documents for end-of-life planning. The episode emphasizes clear communication with loved ones and healthcare providers regarding end-of-life wishes to ensure compassionate and appropriate care. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:29 Episode 11: Special Guest Haley 01:08 Haley's Experience as a CNA 01:36 Understanding Hospice and Comfort Care 02:40 The Importance of Advanced Directives 04:06 Final Thoughts and Resources 04:35 Closing Remarks POLST.org https://linktr.ee/HospiceExplained Join the Hospice Explained Patient/Family Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-communityht/home?invite=667651d96077439a642c827c Join the Hospice Explained Professional Community: https://zyq6figc2is8q1uuqh0y.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/hospice-explained-professional/home?invite=667652074606c53e54a865f1 Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one. Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast. In addition you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice Kacie Gikonyo's Death Doula School https://hospiceexplained--deathdoulaschool.thrivecart.com/death-doula-school/ Affilitate for the Caregiving Years Training Academy: https://www.careyearsacademy.com/ref/1096/ Affiliate for DNA is Love listeners also get a 5% discount!! https://dnaislove.com/?coupon=hospiceexplained5 The Death Deck and the E*O*L deck: https://thedeathdeck.goaffpro.com/ Marie's Contact [email protected] www.HospiceExplained.com

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