Isbn: 9798313512440 - hope in action: a practical guide to hospice assessments (empowering excellence in hospice: a nurse's toolkit for best practices) (10 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This comprehensive guide empowers hospice nurses and clinical managers with the essential knowledge to master the Hospice Outcomes & Patient Evaluation (HOPE) tool. Designed explicitly for hospice professionals, it converts complex CMS requirements into actionable strategies that improve regulatory compliance and patient care. The book systematically explores each HOPE assessment type-from Admission to Discharge-offering clear guidance on timing requirements, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary communication. Readers will learn to perform comprehensive assessments encompassing the full range of patient needs while adhering to federal mandates. Starting with a foundational overview of HOPE, the guide advances through comprehensive chapters on each assessment type: HOPE Admission Assessment: Establishing comprehensive baselines within the critical 5-day windowHOPE Update Visits (HUVs): Tracking symptom progression and intervention effectivenessSpecial Focus Visits (SFVs): Responding rapidly to symptom crises within the 48-hour requirementDischarge Assessment: Documenting outcomes and ensuring continuity across all discharge typesAdvanced chapters discuss complex scenarios, such as cognitive impairment, cultural considerations, and challenging family dynamics. The book concludes with practical strategies for enhancing staff competency through skills validation, peer mentoring, and ongoing education. What sets this resource apart is its practical approach. Each chapter includes: Clear learning objectives and key conceptsClinical examples that illustrate documentation best practicesDiscussion questions and practice scenarios that reinforce learningSocratic questions that promote critical thinkingThe comprehensive appendices offer quick-reference tools, including assessment checklists, symptom decision trees, sample completed assessments, common audit findings, and prevention strategies. By applying the evidence-based techniques outlined in this guide, hospice teams can enhance symptom management outcomes, increase family satisfaction, and significantly minimize documentation errors that lead to CMS audits. Clinicians will gain greater confidence in handling complex cases, experience reduced documentation stress, and find satisfaction in providing genuinely patient-centered care during life's most vulnerable moments. This practical guide connects regulatory requirements with compassionate care. It is ideal for new and seasoned hospice professionals and ensures that HOPE assessments transform into meaningful opportunities to elevate the quality of end-of-life care. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…