Embracing the Mission of Hospice with Dean Fernandez at At Home Hospice

On this episode, we speak to Dean Fernandez, Executive Director
at At Home Hospice. Topics discussed include:


- Dean’s connection and passion for hospice care, inspired by
family experiences.


- The focus of hospice on living, and empowering patients and
families to have control over their end-of-life experience.


- Touching and meaningful experiences in hospice care, including
fulfilling patients’ last wishes and connecting with loved ones
and pets.


- The importance of effective admissions, understanding patients’
goals and providing personalized care.


- Characteristics of the hospice team: compassionate,
collaborative, mission-driven, patient-centric.


- Challenges in hospice care, including compliance issues and
emotional impact.


- The evolving nature of healthcare and the constant need to
adapt to changes and new opportunities.


- Dedication to a career in hospice and palliative care as a
meaningful legacy for the community.


- Coping with the emotional challenges of working in end-of-life
care and finding support from loved ones.








Resources mentioned:





Dean Fernandez -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-fernandez-782951a0/ At Home
Hospice - https://lhcgroup.com/locations/at-home-hospice/





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