EPISODE 8- IDT Non-Core Member: The ESSENTIAL Hospice Aide

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Healthcare Celebrations: -Men’s Health Month https://nationaltoday.com/national-mens-health-month/#:~:text=U.S.,and%20working%20to%20prevent%20disease. -Married men live longer https://fortune.com/2023/01/13/why-are-married-men-healthier-on-average-women-gender-research/amp/ CONGRATS Dad vow renewal; post-COVID new lease on life https://www.acc.org/About-ACC/Press-Releases/2023/02/22/21/23/Lifelong-Bachelors-Face-Poorest-Prognosis-with-Heart-Failure -Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month https://www.alz.org/alzheimer_s_dementia -CNA Certified Nursing Assistants Week: June 15-21, 2023 Nursing Assistants Day: June 17, 2023 https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/nursing-assistants-day-week.html Today we are discussing an essential but non-core member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), the HOSPICE AIDE. They are either CNA or CHHA by licensure. Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) The “nonverbal, disengaged” man lit up! Hospice Aides are the eyes and ears for the IDT. 2. Educate -Teaching point Hospice Aides are ESSENTIAL trained professionals for personal care. A good hospice includes them in the interdisciplinary team meeting. 3. Empower -A valuable a resource to read Federal Regulations for yourself https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-B/part-418#418.70 Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com Hashtags #hapc #EducateAndEmpower #IDT #HospiceAide #CNA #CHHA #HomeHealthAide

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