2021 June Coffee Chat-June 2021 Coffee Chat

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video transcript, several topics were discussed, including how to support staff well-being and resilience, the challenges of separating work and personal time, the competition among hospices in certain areas, billing and reimbursement issues related to different levels of care in hospice, and the eligibility criteria for hospice care when a patient voluntarily stops eating and drinking. The discussion also touched on raising awareness of the HMDC certification in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) system and within the VA. The participants shared their experiences and strategies for managing these various issues. It was mentioned that the HMDCB is working on increasing recognition and awareness of the certification, and that assistance from VA physicians in spreading the word in the VA system would be appreciated. Overall, the discussions provided insights into the challenges and solutions faced by healthcare professionals in the field of hospice and palliative care.

Keywords

supporting staff well-being

work-life balance

competition among hospices

billing and reimbursement

levels of care in hospice

eligibility criteria for hospice care

HMDC certification

raising awareness

hospice and palliative care