Episode Nineteen: Visit Frequencies

In episode nineteen I go into detail my strategies for managing visit frequencies. To start out the episode I discuss the importance of following agency protocol regardless of any advice I provide. I also challenge leadership to reconsider any expectations that do not make sure patients get visits from their primary nurse for all crisis. I discuss how increased visits help build the two most important tools we have in our nursing bags. I compare the hospice experience with a good book and explain what the first 7 days should look like and what the last 7 days should look like. I discuss situations when we should put patients on daily visits even though they are not in steep decline or actively dying. At the end of the episode I provide an update on my new website Hospice Nurse Training, and I discuss the upcoming training schedule. In episode nineteen I go into detail my strategies for managing visit frequencies. To start out the episode I discuss the importance of following agency protocol regardless of any advice I provide. I also challenge leadership to reconsider any expectations that do not make sure patients get visits from their primary nurse for all crisis. I discuss how increased visits help build the two most important tools we have in our nursing bags. I compare the hospice experience with a good book and explain what the first 7 days should look like and what the last 7 days should look like. I discuss situations when we should put patients on daily visits even though they are not in steep decline or actively dying. ============================== As always, don’t forget to call, text or email to leave feedback! I would love to hear from you! 816-834-9191 [email protected] ============================== Be sure to check out thehospicenursingcommunity.com for extra content as well as hope, help and encouragement from other hospice nurses just like you!