Cheryl Shapiro Ferris State University Introduction The purpose of my presentation is to share my...
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Service Learning with Spectrum Health Hospice (SHH) Cheryl Shapiro Ferris State University
Cheryl Shapiro Ferris State University Introduction The purpose of my presentation is to share my experience and introduce hospice as a worthy volunteer
Introduction The purpose of my presentation is to share my
experience and introduce hospice as a worthy volunteer opportunity.
Volunteering is a requirement for Ferris State Universitys RN to
BSN Program because: Service learning projects gives practical
experience that enhances learning (FSU policy, 2010). Service
learning by design brings student and community needs together
while helping to develop critical thinking skills (Hunt, 2007).
Service Learning reinforces the moral and civic values inherent in
serving others (FSU policy, 2010).
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Objectives Viewers will understand the purpose of the
organization. Viewers will understand lessons learned from having
volunteered for this organization. Viewers will understand
implications for nursing practice as a result of this volunteer
experience. Viewers will be able to understand why they and others
should volunteer for hospice.
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Spectrum Health Hospice is a non-profit hospice program. Their
service area includes Newaygo, Mecosta, Muskegon, Ottawa, Kent,
Montcalm, Barry, Ionia and Allegan counties (Spectrum Health
Hospice, 2014). They provide care in private homes and all types of
medical facilities. This compassionate care is for those who have
life limiting illness and their families. Agency Description
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The Interdisciplinary Hospice Team Physician Chaplain RN case
manager Nurses Aid Pharmacist Social Worker Volunteer Bereavement
Coordinator
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Hospice Eligibility Requirements A Medicare patient must be
certified by a physician as being terminally ill with prognosis of
6 months or less (National Hospice Organization, 2014).
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Volunteers: the Heart of Hospice According to Hospice
Foundation of America, over 468,000 volunteers give more that 16
million hours to help dying persons and their families (HFA,
2014)
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The Hospice Volunteer provides Presence Listening Caregiver
relief Diversion Practical Support Emotional, spiritual an physical
suppo rt
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Volunteer Job Descriptions Bereavement Caregiver Relief
Community Outreach Cosmetology Errands and Shopping Friendly
Visitor House and Yard work Massage Therapist Office Support
Personal Historian Photography Seamstress/quilters (Keepsakes)
Visiting Pets Eleventh hour (Present with patients who are actively
dying) Musical Touchstones (singers or instrumentalist) ( SH, 2014
Volunteer job descriptions)
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VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION Hospice volunteer orientation
consisted of five, three hour mandatory sessions. At this point I
am giving care giver relief for a few hours at a time to allow the
main caregiver time for them self. The client that I have been with
is alert and oriented with a few memory deficits. We spent time
talking and watching television. We were able to watch the numerous
birds that come to the feeders. Due to policies and liabilities I
am not allowed to do any physical care besides fetching items.
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CRITICAL REFLECTION Assumptions: The patient is fully thankful
for hospice. In reality they are conflicted. Both grateful and
possibly guilty for needing help. This service learning experience
has been a great learning tool on both personal and professional
levels. I was also very thrilled to meet staff from almost all
areas of the interdisciplinary team during training. Point of View:
I have cultural & religious differences I am there to provide
presence, listening, caregiver relief, support.
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Information Learned: Bereavement- Grief Support The Mourner's
Bill of Rights by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D. 1. You have the right to
experience your own unique grief. 2. You have the right to talk
about your grief. 3. You have the right to feel a multitude of
emotions. 4. You have the right to be tolerant of your physical and
emotional limits. 5. You have the right to experience
"griefbursts." 6. You have the right to make use of ritual. 7. You
have the right to embrace your spirituality. 8. You have the right
to search for meaning. 9. You have the right to treasure your
memories. 10. You have the right to move toward your grief and
heal.
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Synthesis The registered nurse collaborates with patient,
family and others in the conduct of nursing practice (ANA, 2004).
As I combine the knowledge I had with what I have and am still
learning with hospiceI am more likely to demonstrating a generalist
nursing practice as stated in the FSU RN to BSN Program Outcomes. I
will organize the interdisciplinary health care needs of diverse
populations across the lifespan toward achieving the goal of
healthy individuals, families, groups and communities (Ferris State
University, 2011).
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Synthesis Although I was definitely not allowed to use most of
my nursing skills due to liability. Being a nurse is always
something I am as a caring person and one who has been trained in
therapeutic communication. Hospice is a passion of mine and
volunteering for them, something that benefits patients, hospice,
my RN education and my soul.
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Recommendations As nurses, we must understand hospice so we can
guide and inform our patients in other settings during a stressful
time of life. Nurses should take time for volunteering, it is
simple and feels good to us and patients look forward to visits.
Everyone dies, but our culture does not accept this fact. Nurses
should work with hospice because it teaches us to accept and plan
for a good death.
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References American Nurses Association (ANA). (2004). Nursing
scope and standards of practice (p. 28). Silver Spring, MD:
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outcomes. Retrieved from
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NHPCO (2014). Hospice eligibility requirements. Retrieved from:
http://www.nhpco.org/hospice-eligibility-requirements Spectrum
Health Hospice (2014). About us. Retrieved from:
http://www.spectrumhealth.org/about-hospice-care Wolfelt, A.
(n.d.). Center for loss and life transition. Retrieved from:
http://www.centerforloss.com/2014/02/mourners-bill-rights