2024 December Coffee Chat-December 2024 Chat

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The HMDCB session, led by Executive Director Gina Parisi, focused on reflecting on 2024 accomplishments and looking forward to 2025's plans. Key updates included a requirement for certification renewal via longitudinal assessment beginning January 13, 2025, and the opening of the initial certification cycle on January 27. The first 2025 webinar, scheduled for January 21, will cover medical aid in dying and hospice care, alongside other events planned throughout the year. Recordings of previous sessions are accessible via their new learning management system.<br /><br />The session transitioned into a community discussion led by Dr. Alan Rosen, focusing on challenges and successes in hospice care over the past year. Prominent topics included handling cases of substance use disorders within hospice settings and navigating safe discharge practices. Participants shared experiences, seeking advice on managing substance-related issues and ethical practices around patient discharge when community-based follow-up is limited. The discussion highlighted the need for appropriate policies and post-discharge support strategies to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.<br /><br />Afshan from Cleveland shared concerns about improper practices at a previous hospice employer, such as inadequate patient management and certification issues. This raised broader discussions on physician training, oversight, and maintaining ethical standards. The session, rich with peer insights, emphasized community support and maintaining ethical integrity in hospice care. Participants were encouraged to connect and share resources to foster better practices across the field.

Keywords

HMDCB session

Gina Parisi

certification renewal

longitudinal assessment

hospice care

substance use disorders

safe discharge practices

ethical standards

community support

physician training