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susan pauly left a comment on Volunteer Management
"Hello , I have a question regarding Volunteer Activity documentation. I am new at my position, the previous coordinator left and wont have any contact with me to answer questions, so this is very frustrating to figure out on my own, No one here know…"
Aug 17, 2016
susan pauly replied to susan pauly's discussion documenting visits in patients records in Volunteer Management
"Thanks Greg,
This is excellent advise- " Incidental interaction" is a perfect way to describe it and exactly the issue that concerned me. All volunteers who go to the unit have completed all necessary training to perform both tasks.
Thanks again, I…"
Feb 23, 2010
Greg Schneider replied to susan pauly's discussion documenting visits in patients records in Volunteer Management
"It sounds like your volunteer's activities fall into two categories: Direct Patient Care and Non-Patient Care. You should document them separately. Volunteers that go to the hospice unit to provide whatever support is needed fall into the latter…"
Feb 23, 2010
susan pauly replied to susan pauly's discussion documenting visits in patients records in Volunteer Management
"Thanks for your feedback. The volunteers sit with patients who are alone and talk, or stock the family area, they bring water and coffee to pts and family members, they also do some clerical work if needed, for example filing or answering phones.…"
Feb 22, 2010
Jennifer Thompson replied to susan pauly's discussion documenting visits in patients records in Volunteer Management
"I agree with Greg, you need to have the volunteer document on each patient they are assigned. Sounds like a great way to use volunteers, can you give us some more information on what the volunteers are exactly doing, (one-on-one visits,…"
Feb 22, 2010
Greg Schneider replied to susan pauly's discussion documenting visits in patients records in Volunteer Management
"I would say that you should be documenting each patient's record with the volunteer that was specifically visiting them. I would assume that the patient's plan of care stipulates that they will receive a visit from a volunteer for a certain number…"
Feb 21, 2010

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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas

Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.

Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur. 

Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.

“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.” 

— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)

“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.” 

— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully

“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.” 

— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care 

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