{"product_id":"the-hospice-nurse-compass-martin-t-saalfrank-9798276365992","title":"The Hospice Nurse Compass: A Practical Guide to Compassionate Case Management","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Hospice Nurse Compass: A Practical Guide to Compassionate Case Management\u003c\/b\u003e is the essential, bedside-ready handbook for nurses entering one of the most meaningful and complex specialties in healthcare.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published by Joshua Simpson, BSN, RN, CHPN, this guide was developed to provide clear, practical direction for hospice nurses navigating real-world clinical care, documentation, and case management. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are a new graduate, transitioning from hospital nursing, or stepping into case management for the first time, this guide removes the guesswork from hospice work. Written with clarity, warmth, and deep clinical experience, it bridges the gap between orientation and real-world practice-so you can feel confident, prepared, and supported.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this comprehensive guide, you will learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the hospice philosophy and Medicare hospice benefit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster symptom management for pain, dyspnea, agitation, anxiety, and secretions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognize disease trajectories and eligibility markers with clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocument defensibly and in alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite strong IDG updates, recertification notes, and decline documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport caregivers emotionally and practically during end-of-life changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigate difficult conversations with confidence and compassion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManage crises, after-hours calls, and urgent symptom escalation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork effectively with facility partners, providers, and triage teams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent burnout, set boundaries, and build long-term resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's inside: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull chapters on eligibility, documentation, IDG, F2F requirements, and hospice regulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease-specific care guidance (COPD, CHF, cancer, dementia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase management strategies and weekly workflow tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew nurse orientation checklists and practical scripts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdmission, PRN, and crisis visit examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon caregiver questions with comforting, clear responses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices packed with ready-to-use templates and cheat sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew hospice RNs or LPNs learning case management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHospital, ICU, med-surg, home health, or ER nurses transitioning into hospice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursing schools and hospice orientation programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who wants a clear, supportive roadmap to high-quality hospice care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoshua Simpson, BSN, RN, CHPN, is a hospice clinical leader, educator, and compliance specialist with extensive expertise in case management, symptom management, documentation, regulatory auditing, and operational oversight. 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