The Successful Clinical Manager Hospice

Guide for hospice clinical managers to be successful in their roles

The job of the clinical manager in home health or hospice care is not for the fainthearted. Most clinical managers are good clinicians, promoted into management with no experience in what it really takes to be a successful manager. Therole is the lynchpinfor success of the organization, and largely, health care organizations have failed to train andadequately grow the role.This guide provides a compass for the home health clinical manager to develop competencies for long-term success andincludes practical insight to build on five primary pillars of knowledge that are key to the home health manager's role:Regulati onsFinanceClinical KnowledgePeopleTechnologyAs well as specifics on best practices to achieve success while interacting with other business processes, this guide provides industry specific guidance and insight into the day-to-day home health processes. You'll learn how to developwork plans, stay organized,and take care of yourself at the same time. Written by an author with nearly thirty years experience in the field, this book is for new and current Clinical Managers to help them develop a foundation of knowledge to build a personal career plan and guide furthereducational needs. Instead of struggling with inadequate training and not knowing what you don't know, let this book be your guide to a successful and satisfying career as a Clinical Manager

Companion WorkbookThe job of the clinical manager in home health is not for the fainthearted. Most clinical managers are good clinicians, promoted into management with no experience in what it really takes to be a successful manager. The role is the lynchpin for success of the organization, and largely, health care organizations have failed to train and adequately grow the role.This guide provides a compass for the home health clinical manager to develop competencies for long-term success and includes practical insight to build on five primary pillars of knowledge that are key to the home health manager's role:RegulationsFinanceClinical KnowledgePeopleTechnologyAs well as specifics on best practices to achieve success while interacting with other business processes, this companion workbook accompanies the guidebook which provides industry specific guidance and insight into the day-to-day home health processes. You'll learn how to develop work plans, stay organized, and take care of yourself at the same time. Written by an author with nearly thirty years experience in the field, this book is for new and current Clinical Managers to help them develop a foundation of knowledge to build a personal career plan and guide further educational needs. Instead of struggling with inadequate training and not knowing what you don't know, let this book be your guide to a successful and satisfying career as a Clinical Manager!Want even more? Take advantage of courses and podcasts available at www.theclinicalmanagersource.com

In this book, the authors present current research in the study of the health services, quality and clinical management issues relating to hospice care. Topics discussed in this compilation include the sociological explanations for quality of end-of-life care in Finland; providing hospice care to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) populations; renal considerations in palliative medicine; using evidence-based measures to document the decline in hospice patients; implementation of hospice and palliative medicine training in the United States to meet patients' end-of-life needs; bridging the gap in end-of-life care decision making; and the ethical issues in hospice care.

This guide is a practical handbook tailored for clinical managers in the hospice setting. Drawing upon seasoned professionals' tried and tested experiences, this invaluable resource provides a common-sense approach to leadership strategies, equipping readers with the necessary tools to excel in their roles. Say goodbye to trial by fire and embrace a comprehensive guide that empowers you to navigate the complexities of clinical management with confidence and competence.

Learn six proven strategies to hold your nurses, aides, and therapists accountable while working in the field. Foster an environment of responsibility and commitment for the best level of patient care. Set expectations for staff. Homecare staff often work in the field with little direct supervision. The level of autonomy can be challenging. In this first accountability book written for home health agencies, the author reveals her successful six-step plan that she uses with her own homecare staff with measurable results. This manual provides helpful tools to set expectations for behavior and standards of practice. It's a key training resource for both new and experienced managers. Perfect for directors/administrators, clinical managers, clinical operations managers, and clinical educators.

Develop a CORPORATE CULTURE that puts PATIENTS and their FAMILIES FIRST. The MONEY will follow. Hospice work is not for the faint of heart. It takes courage, commitment and accountability to succeed. When hospice is at its finest, a properly trained, passionate staff can make a profound difference in the lives of the dying. Hospice regulations have become more stringent and scrutiny has become more intense. More and more, leaders have turned their focus to documentation and the bottom line and away from the mission of the work. Author Patrice Moore has the win-win solution. No Mission No Margin is THE essential guidebook for managers, board members, and other operational executives to build profitable financial plans that focus on what matters most – the patients and their families.