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PODCAST

The Heart of Hospice Podcast

Hosted by Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN

The Heart of Hospice podcast is dedicated to helping personal and professional caregivers who are caring for someone with serious illness. We"re here to provide information and education so people can make informed choices about end of life care.

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All Episodes

00:19:47

Including the Entire Hospice Team in the Care of the...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/09/17

Utilizing every discipline on the hospice interdisciplinary team helps to ensure the best outcomes and quality of care. Here 's why. Each member of a hospice team brings unique skills along with specialized training to the care of a seriously ill patient, and their caregivers, too. Nurses (RNs, LVNs/LPNs), doctors, and nurse practitioners manage the clinical parts of patient care. Spiritual counselors (or chaplains) care for the spiritual health of the patient, for all possible faith systems

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00:44:50

Discussing the Effects of the Pandemic with Hospice...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/09/15

Barbara Karnes, author of the iconic hospice guide “the little blue book” Gone from My Sight, talks with Jerry and Helen about ritual, self care wisdom, and thriving as end of life workers. We’re honored to feature our third discussion with Barbara about what she’s seen during the last year. As a hospice RN, Barbara understands how important it is to stay connected to our patients and their families, and to care for our whole selves as we care for seriously ill patients. The COVID-19

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00:23:17

What to Expect From Hospice When a Patient Dies,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/09/10

There’s a lot to process when a hospice patient dies. Grief emotions along with business decisions can make it complicated. Today we’re talking about what a hospice death events looks. Death is common in hospice care, and interdisciplinary teams are highly skilled in caring for patients and families when it occurs. Nurses, social workers, chaplains, and aides can all be involved. Each team member present will provide care according to his skill set. Nurses and aides often provide post

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00:29:30

How to Cope When Your Loved One Stops Eating,...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/09/03

One of the major milestones in serious illness occurs when a patient stops eating and drinking. We're talking about why it happens, how to cope with it, and what it means. When someone with a serious illness moves toward death, he might begin to have difficulty taking in food or fluids. It's a hard thing for those who love them to watch. Patient might refuse food, or have difficulty chewing or remembering to swallow. It's a sign of hope and thriving to be able consume food, so when that

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01:29:11

The Courage to Care with End of Life Doula Linda...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/09/01

Linda Bryce has worn many hats in her career: attorney, advocate for the elderly, ordained minister, bedside singer, author, and end of life doula. The culmination of all her experiences has been collected into her book, The Courage to Care: Being Fully Present With the Dying. She has been a hospice vigil volunteer and has sat at the bedside of hundreds, who might have otherwise died alone. Linda's book is a call to compassion and courage, the courage to be present with those who are dying.

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00:23:04

How to Say You Care with a Care Package from ‘Beyond...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/08/27

When you want to support someone who’s going through grief, loss, or a difficult life transition, a carefully curated care package from Beyond Words Co. is the perfect way to say you care. Founder Catherine Hinz realized through her own grief experience how much we need thoughtful care. Through the specially chosen products of a care package from Beyond Words Co.,the sender can show support and encourage a griever through many of life’s challenges. Each product is responsibly sourced and

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00:22:41

How Long Do I Have? - Answering the Time Question -...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/08/20

How long does the patient have? It’s probably the hardest question for the hospice team to answer. Patients and families have different motives for asking. Sometimes it’s as simple as needing to know how much time to ask off from work, or when to schedule FMLA. The motive for asking the “time question” might be more complicated, related to caregiver fatigue, expenses, or family dynamics. Hospice professionals should provide the best answer they can, but every death is a little different.

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02:09:37

GriefTalking with Rebellious Widow Author Jill...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/08/15

Author Jill Johnson-Young knows a thing or two about grief. She shares her deep, funny, irreverent wisdom in an interview with The Heart of Hospice. Jill is a social worker based in California, owner of Central Counseling Services and is the author of The Rebellious Widow, an insightful look into managing grief on your own terms. After losing two spouses, Jill experienced the full spectrum of other people’s expectations and rules. She shares the lessons she learned about not following the

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00:15:44

Why You Should Attend the NHPCO IDC 2021, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/08/13

There’s a great virtual learning opportunity from the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at the IDC 2021! The Interdisciplinary Conference 2021 brought together by NHPCO will offer some highly valuable education to hospice and palliative care professionals on September 20-22, 2021. It’s all virtual this year, eliminating the cost of lodging and travel. The IDC is a great way to get your required CE/CMEs for license and certification renewal. Because it’s being offered

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00:27:33

Documentation: Why We Do It, and How to Keep It from...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/08/06

Document, document, document! Documentation is vital to how hospice works, but how can we keep it from disrupting patient care? Even though it seems to be a nuisance and takes a lot of time, it’s crucial to the care of seriously ill patients to document everything we do for our patients. Medical records are created from our documentation. It’s how we get paid, how we stay compliant with regulations. One of the most important aspects of documentation of the care of hospice patients is how

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02:00:51

Jon and Michelle Braddock of My Life and Wishes Share...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/08/01

It always seems too early until it’s too late. We’re talking advance care planning, grief, and life lessons with Jon and Michelle Braddock of My LIfe and Wishes. With us for his second interview, Jon shares how My Life and Wishes got started after their experience with the death of Michelle’s dad. My Life and Wishes provides an online platform for advance care plan storage, guiding users in the use of secure storage of healthcare and legal documents, financial information and estate

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00:26:47

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain: Death...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/07/23

A hospice interdisciplinary team provides enhanced support at the time of a patient’s death - and that includes care from the hospice chaplain. The chaplain, or spiritual counselor, is there to encourage those who are grieving, to provide comfort and guidance during what hospice professionals call a “death event”. Along with other team members (nurse, social worker, aide), the chaplain comes alongside the caregivers to provide support as coordination for the final disposition of the body is

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00:45:25

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain:...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/07/16

Once the Initial Spiritual Assessment is completed, a hospice chaplain will make routine visits that are used for life review, legacy projects, encouragement, faith discussions, or whatever the patient says is important. Typically the chaplain (also known as the spiritual counselor) will see a stable patient once or twice a month, and when there’s a special need like a change in condition. The different interventions that the chaplain might offer are unlimited. Whatever has meaning for the

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01:48:27

A Tale of Two End of Life Experiences with Tina...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/07/15

You’ll find more information about hospice and how to get the best out of your end of life experience at theheartofhospice.com. Need a speaker for your next company event or conference? Send an email to host@theheartofhospice.com to book Jerry Fenter or Helen Bauer to encourage and inspire your audience. You’re not alone in your hospice journey - we never forget. You are The Heart of Hospice.

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00:38:37

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain: The...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/07/09

In the second episode of our hospice chaplain series, we’re talking about the Initial Spiritual Assessment, why it’s necessary, and what it includes. Mandated by Medicare, the Initial Spiritual Assessment is completed within 5 days of a patient’s admission to hospice. There’s a lot of information to collect, including details about belief systems, faith, and whether the patient wants to include any clergy person from the community. If the patient doesn’t subscribe to an organized religion,

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00:38:51

Understanding the Role of the Hospice Chaplain -...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/07/02

Chaplains, or spiritual counselors, are one of the core members of a hospice interdisciplinary team. What's their role in the care of seriously ill patients and their families? In this series, we'll talk about how a spiritual counselor comes alongside patients and caregivers to provide supportive spiritual care. Due to outdated beliefs and myths, many people misunderstand what a spiritual counselor does. No matter what belief system the patient may hold, a chaplain can provide support

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01:26:48

Sharing a Hospice Love Story: Interview with Author...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/07/01

Author Larry Indiviglia shares the incredible story of "126 Days 11 Minutes: Our Love Story" in his interview with The Heart of Hospice. Revealing his heart and vulnerability, Larry tells the story of his brief but deep connection to his partner Gayle as she deals with stage IV breast cancer. Gayle's passion for life and the Argentine tango along with her dedication to living life to the fullest is an inspiring story. Helen and Jerry talk with Larry about the wisdom he gained and how being

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00:33:18

What You Need to Know to Care for a Seriously Ill...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/06/25

It can be a challenge to care for someone you love at home during a serious illness. We’ve got some tips to help you to do it successfully. There are a lot of things to consider - finances, wellness of the caregiver, acuity of the patient, and safety of the home are just some of the items that need to be discussed before someone takes on the caregiving responsibility. A lone caregiver will need help, so it’s crucial to gather a group of people to manage caregiving tasks. Caregiving should

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00:38:54

How to Have Successful Care Transitions, Heartbeat...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/06/18

Most medical mistakes happen during care transitions. Helen and Jerry have some tips on improving those crucial moves between care providers and settings. Care transitions are changes in a patient’s care setting or care provider. Patients may move from living at home to residing in a facility, or make a transition from home health to hospice care. Maybe the care transition is from one hospice team to another, or from the outpatient hospice staff to the inpatient hospice unit for crisis

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02:04:12

How You Can Have a Home Funeral with National Home...

The Heart of Hospice Podcast ·

2021/06/15

A home funeral can be a rich and meaningful experience. The National Home Funeral Alliance offers guidance to help make it happen. Our special guest today is Dani Lavoire, former president of the National Home Funeral Alliance. Dani is a birth midwife who made a connection between the experiences of birth and death. The team at the National Home Funeral Alliance provides support for families across the U.S. who would like to have a more personal after-death event. According to the NHFA

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