Palliative Perspective Podcast

Dec 02 2024 40 ep. 33 mins 18
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Welcome to Palliative Perspective Podcast - the official postcast of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association. This educational series is your place for hospice and palliative nursing continual learning through shared stories from the field. Join us for inspiration, stories from our situational experts, and answers to your hospice and palliative case scenarios! This program is informational only; no contact hours will be awarded.

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Ep. 39: Approaches to Philanthropy

Dec 02 2024 16 mins  
In this episode, host Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN®, ATSF discusses approaches to philanthropy with Amy Jacobs, MSN, RN and Catherine Pyke, M.A. Ed., board members of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation. Related Resources: Learn more about the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Foundation (HPNF) Contribute to HPNF's 2024 Annual Appeal About the Speakers: Amy Jacobs,

Ep. 38: UPDATE - Discharged to Airport: Navigating Complex Symptom Management

Nov 14 2024 4 mins  
This brief episode offers an update from Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH. Listen for an update on the patient discussed in Episode 38. Related Resources: Episode 38: Discharged to Airport: Navigating Complex Symptom Management Down on the Pharm: Contemporary Issues in Pharmacopalliation About the Speakers:Mary Lynn McPherson, Pha

Ep. 38: Discharged to Airport: Navigating Complex Symptom Management

Nov 01 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, PhD, FAAHPM and Alexandra L. McPherson, PharmD, MPH discuss a complicated case involving a patient in her mid-50s from East Africa who is suffering from metastatic cancer. The conversation highlights the challenges of complex pain & symptom management while supporting a patient's goals of care. Related Resources: Down on the Pharm:

Ep. 37: Navigating Pediatric Pain Management

Oct 01 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, pediatric palliative care nurse practitioner Mallory Fossa, MS, CPNP-PC, CCRN, CHPPN® discusses her experiences in pediatric palliative care with Kathy Perko, MS, PPCNP-BC, CHPPN®, CPON, CPLC, FPCN, FAPHON, a pediatric nurse for 40 years and PNP for 30 years. Together, they discuss the obstacles of managing pain in children, including communication between the pa

Ep. 36: Breaking Down the Silos Between Palliative Care and Hospice

Sep 03 2024 26 mins  
In this episode, HPNA and HPNF board members Rikki Hooper and Yvonne Ruathaiwat expand on their perspectives and experiences regarding the palliative continuum of care, and how they break down the silos between palliative care and hospice. About the Speakers:Moderator: Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF Featuring: Richelle (Rikki) Hooper, MBA, MSN, FNP-BC, ACHPN, NE-BC, FP

Ep. 35: Incorporating an Assessment Tool for Patients Undergoing Advanced Heart Failure Therapies

Aug 01 2024 36 mins  
In this episode, Holli and Brett discuss the integration of the Family Frailty Score as an assessment tool for patients undergoing advanced heart failure therapies. Various key considerations surrounding the tool are discussed, including multidisciplinary team involvement, socioeconomic challenges, patient and family support, and more. Featuring: Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN�

Ep. 34: The Journey into Hospice & Palliative Care

Jul 15 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we welcome HPNA and HPNF board members Craig Durie, DNP, CRNP, ACHPN®, RNFA and Blake J. Tobias Jr., MHCI, MS, HA-ODL. Moderated by Board President Lynn Reinke, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FPCN, ATSF, the group discusses their respective roles within health care, highlighting their commitment to improving patient outcomes through innovative practices and leadership in thei

Ep. 33: An Inside Look at the Team Conference: Validating Dreams & Visions of the Dying

Jul 01 2024 19 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Christopher Kerr, who discusses his upcoming opening session for the Team Conference for Hospice & Palliative Care. Moderated by HPNA member and Team Conference planning committee chair Joan Carpenter, this episode touches on Dr. Kerr’s experiences and published research that describes and validates patients’ dreams and visions at the end of

Ep. 32: An Inside Look: APRN Billing in Hospice & Palliative Care

Jun 10 2024 44 mins  
This episode features Chris Acevedo, CHC, the presenter of HPNA's upcoming three-part APRN billing and coding webinar series. Chris discusses the series, which is designed for APRNs practicing in Palliative Care and within the hospice benefit. Moderated by HPNA Board member, Mansara Hassan, the discussion touches on recent changes to billing, EMR documentation, billing restrictions

Ep. 31 - The Role and Professional Standards of the Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in Hospice and Palliative Care

Jun 03 2024 30 mins  
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Heather Coats and Dr. Kelly Henrichs. Moderated by Dr. Betty Ferrell, this episode discusses the adult-gerontology nurse practitioner's role in hospice and palliative care. Listen in as Heather and Kelly touch on common areas for the nurse practitioner, examples of when two APRNs work together to care for a patient, the differences between primary an