How work in the hospice field differs from hospital work

03/18/25 at 03:00 AM

How work in the hospice field differs from hospital work 
Healthcare Business Today; 3/17/25 
... How work in the hospice field differs from hospital work goes beyond the obvious difference in care settings—it reflects a fundamental shift in approach, focus, and philosophy. Hospice focuses on enhancing quality of life, while hospitals often prioritize life-saving interventions. This contrast not only shapes patient care but also defines the role of the medical teams in these environments.

  • A Shift in Care Priorities ...
  • Longer and Deeper Patient Relationships ...
  • Autonomy and Decision-Making ...
  • Looking Past the Stigma of Hospice ...
  • Closing Thoughts: Hospice work reflects a more intimate, holistic approach to care, shifting away from life-prolonging measures. ...

Editor's note: Calling all leaders, especially Human Resources, Clinical Education, and Clinical Managers and all business leaders who have never worked for a hospice. These distinctions are significant. Ensure that you covering this "fundamental shift" in your hiring (Job Descriptions, interviews); orientation, precepting, and ongoing supervision; best practices, competencies and evaluations in interdisciplinary teamwork; community outreach (too many hospice marketing efforts completely water-down hospice's actuality of dying and death). 

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