This two-part series course, Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training, provides you with the basic understanding and abilities required for providing hospice care in a skilled nursing facility. This course awards 2 continuing education units to nurses and nursing aides.

Skills You’ll Learn

1. Understanding Hospice Philosophy: Grasp the core principles of hospice care, focusing on comfort and quality of life at the end stage.
2. Pain and Symptom Management: Learn effective methods for managing pain and other symptoms in hospice patients.
3. Navigating Death and Dying: Gain insights into the processes of death and dying, providing compassionate care during these crucial moments.
4. Record Keeping and Forms: Master the essentials of hospice documentation, ensuring compliance and accurate record-keeping.

Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training Course Description – Part 1

Dive into the hospice philosophy, understanding the policies and procedures that form the backbone of quality hospice care. You’ll explore:

Hospice Philosophy and Care Approach

Discover the core values of hospice care, emphasizing compassionate support and quality of life for terminally ill patients. This section delves into hospice’s philosophy, highlighting the importance of personalized care and each team member’s role in providing holistic support.

Methods of Comfort and Pain Control 

Gain expertise in advanced pain and symptom management techniques, vital for hospice nurses and care staff. You’ll learn about the tailored approaches used in hospices to ensure comfort care, focusing on physical relief and emotional support.

Understanding Death and Dying Principles

Explore the sensitive yet crucial aspects of death and dying, providing you with the knowledge to assist patients and their families during end-of-life stages. This includes understanding the dying process’s emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects.

Essential Forms and Record-Keeping

Master the critical skill of accurate and compliant record-keeping in hospice care. This includes understanding the necessary forms, documentation procedures, and the importance of detailed record-keeping in providing high-quality patient care and meeting regulatory requirements.

Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training Course Description – Part 2

Emotional and Spiritual Care

Learn about the integral role of emotional and spiritual support in hospice care, including the functions of hospice chaplains and social workers/counselors. This section emphasizes holistic care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Collaborative Decision Making

Delve into the collaborative approach between hospice and nursing facilities, focusing on decision-making processes that enhance patient care. Understand the dynamics of teamwork in creating a patient-centered environment fostering an effective partnership in hospice settings.

Navigating the Dying Process

Equip yourself with the knowledge to recognize and respond to the signs and symptoms of the dying process. This part of the course provides insight into managing these critical phases with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring quality end-of-life care.

Bereavement Care: Supporting Families and Caregivers 

Understand the vital role of bereavement care in hospice settings, focusing on supporting families and caregivers through their grief journey. Learn about grief, counseling services, and the importance of compassionate care during these challenging times.

How to Get Started with Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training

Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training is tailor-made for nurses, nursing aides, and certified nursing assistants seeking foundational and advanced knowledge in hospice care within skilled nursing facilities.

Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training is part of a yearly subscription to Continua Learning. Continua Learning delivers over 300 hospice, home health, and home care training courses and in-services in a mobile solution for easy compliance and tracking it all from one place. Contact us to set up a demo for your agency today! Elevate your expertise. Enhance patient satisfaction.

Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training Continuing Education

Hospice in a Skilled Nursing Facility Training offers 2 CEUs for Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, and Hospice Aides. Continua Learning is an approved provider of CEUs from the following boards:

• Florida Board of Nursing
• Florida Board Of Occupational Therapy
• Florida Board Of Speech – Language Pathology And Audiology
• Florida Board Of Nursing – Certified Nursing Assistants

Course Reviewer

Kathleen Webster, BSN, RN, CRRN, brings nearly four decades of nursing experience to her role. Earning her BSN in 1984 and CRRN in 2012, she began her career in acute rehabilitation and later specialized in hospice and home health care for over 25 years. 

A seasoned educator, Kathleen has authored numerous eLearning courses and led in-service training programs. As a former community care program director, she trained in-home aides and is committed to inspiring quality care and compassion in hospice and home care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Enroll in this Hospice Training Course?

This course is ideal for nurses, nursing aides, certified nursing assistants, and other care professionals in nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities. It’s tailored to those who wish to specialize in providing high-quality hospice and palliative care.

How Does This Course Address the Needs of Patients with Dementia?

The course includes dedicated content on tailoring hospice care for patients with dementia, focusing on symptom management, compassionate communication, and personalized care approaches that cater to their unique end-of-life needs.

What are the Requirements for Medicare’s Hospice Benefit?

Our training comprehensively covers Medicare’s hospice benefit, explaining eligibility criteria, coverage details, and how care is provided under Medicare guidelines, particularly for terminally ill patients in nursing facilities.

Can this training help understand hospice’s role in assisted living facilities?

Yes, the course elaborates on the role of hospice in various settings, including assisted living facilities. It covers how hospice teams collaborate with facility staff to provide integrated, quality end-of-life care.

Is There a Focus on Clinical Staff Development in Hospice Care?

Absolutely. The course emphasizes the professional development of clinical staff, highlighting the importance of continuous education and training in improving hospice care and ensuring the well-being of terminally ill patients and their families.

How Does the Course Equip Participants for Emotional Support and Bereavement Care?

Participants will learn practical strategies for providing emotional support and bereavement counseling services. The course focuses on developing empathy, communication skills, and understanding the grieving process to support patients’ families and caregivers.

What Insight Does the Course Offer Regarding Hospice and Long-term Care Integration?

The course provides valuable insights into integrating hospice care within long-term care settings, emphasizing collaborative approaches, shared expertise, and the importance of tailored care plans to meet each resident’s unique needs.