Teaching Sheets

Committed to promoting excellence in end-of-life nursing, the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) has provided a number of educational handouts for patients and families. St. Joseph Health Hospice appreciates the information that has been made available for patients and families facing end-of-life care and is honored to recognize many of our nurses that are members of HPNA.

Bladder Incontinence

Bowel Incontinence

Constipation

Dementia

Fatigue

Final Days

Food & Fluids

Grief & Mourning

HIV AIDS

Hospice in Nursing Homes

Managing Anxiety

Nausea & Vomiting

Opioid Induced Constipation

Pain

Palliative Care and Hospice

Potential Bleeding

Preparing Children

Psychological Distress

Quick Information Sheet: Hospice vs Home Health vs Palliative Care

Respecting Cultural Beliefs

Restlessness

Seizures

Shortness of Breath

Skin Care

Spiritual Distress

Tips