Guest: Erin Vanderveer, Nurse Practitioner, Community Nurse

Overview:
Erin Vanderveer explains what hospice is and helps dispel the myths surrounding hospice and palliative care. She describes the hospice team and their roles, including:

• • Nurses
  • Home Health Aides
  • Chaplains
  • Volunteers and/or Death Doulas
  • What to expect from hospice and palliative care.

Key Points Discussed/Questions answered:

• Hospice is individualized and focused on the needs of the patient, representing what we hope all healthcare should be.
• Eligibility criteria and coverage for hospice.
• What happens if a patient's condition improves or if they change their mind about hospice?
• How to have conversations about hospice and how your healthcare team can assist?
• The myth that all treatment stops when entering hospice.
• The benefits of not waiting too long to enter hospice.
• What makes Community Nurse Hospice special?
• What is palliative care?
• The differences between palliative care and hospice.