Feb 9, 2025
135 Death Essentials: Education and Empowerment for End-of-Life
Care, Featuring Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney MSN,
RN
In episode 135 of 'Hospice Explained,' host Marie Betcher RN
continues her discussion with returning guests Amy Hensley and Erin
Putney, both master's prepared end-of-life educators. They stress
the importance of communicating end-of-life choices and normalizing
conversations about death.
They discuss their 'Death Essentials' workshop for nurses and 'Sips
and Wishes' workshop for the general public, emphasizing education,
emotional intelligence, and practical decision-making. They share
personal and professional insights to highlight the emotional
challenges families face during critical care situations and the
importance of making informed, evidence-based decisions. The
episode aims to provide valuable tools and resources for both
healthcare professionals and individuals confronting end-of-life
issues.
00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained
00:39 Meet the Guests: Amy Hensley MSN, RN and Erin Putney
MSN, RN
01:12 The Importance of End-of-Life Conversations
02:09 Understanding the Emotional Challenges
03:45 The Role of Nurses in End-of-Life Care
07:06 Personal Stories and Emotional Anchors
11:36 Educational Workshops and Resources
14:56 Contact Information and Future Plans
19:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Finding
a Hospice Agency
1. You can
use Medicare.gov to help
find a hospice agency,
2. choose Find
provider
3. Choose
Hospice
4. then add
your zip code
This should be
a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved
one.
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