Joan will review the core philosophy and guiding principles of hospice care and identify the physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Focusing on the interdisciplinary team Joan will explain the importance of delivering compassionate patient-centered…
Welcome VuePoint Diagnostics, as a Boo Yah SPONSOR for Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Annual Meeting, October 14-16 at Gulf Shores! Since 2014, VuePoint Diagnostics has been assisting healthcare professionals by providing technology and colleagues that bring diagnostic services to…
Welcome PDC RX as a Boo Yah Sponsor for the Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Annual Meeting, October 14-16 at Gulf Shores! The ideal solution for any hospice is to find a true partnership with a vendor. As a…
The goal of this program is to identify common workplace violence risks specific to hospice settings, including both office environments and in-home patient visits, and recognize early warning signs staff should not ignore. Participants will be able to apply practical…
Vicki will describe the current survey and regulatory environment impacting hospice agencies. and identify the top hospice survey findings impacting hospice agencies. In addition, she will describe survey readiness and compliance strategies that can be utilized by agencies to implement…
Welcome Amity Group, host for the AHPCO Karaoke Party at the Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Annual Meeting, October 14-16 at Gulf Shores! Hospice growth does not move in a straight line, and staffing decisions directly impact compliance, payroll, and nurse stability. Amity partners with agencies through hospice-only nurse staffing and integrated oversight systems that absorb fluctuation while reinforcing accountability and documentation integrity.
Dr. Tucker will introduce the concept of the Five F’s of patient decision making and participants will practice a simple three question “goals of care” conversation and incorporate “NURSE” statements in acknowledging emotion in tough conversations. About Rodney Rodney O…
Welcome Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, as a HIP SPONSOR for Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Annual Meeting, October 14-16 at Gulf Shores! The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association Employer Partner Program was established to join forces with employers…
Welcome Wise Hospice Options, as a BOO YAH SPONSOR and hors d'oeuvre co-sponsor for Alabama Hospice and Palliative Care Organization's Annual Meeting, October 14-16 at Gulf Shores! Wise Hospice Options is family-owned, and our approach to pharmacy management is shaped…
