Praise for Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition

“Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, is a must-have for administrators and clinicians because it perfectly weaves together clinical practice and the regulations that govern hospice care. This book is very comprehensive and easy to navigate. It has useful information for novice and seasoned clinicians and administrators and should be a staple for new orientation/onboarding, annual competency training, and when developing policies and procedures.”

“Tina Marrelli provides an outstanding and resourceful tool for staff, management, and administrators of hospice and palliative care. Her expertise and passion for patient-care quality are evident. Her knowledge of regulatory and compliance expectations is clearly presented and a great asset. Examples and case studies are an empowerment for learning. And the post COVID-19 observations of health disparity and impact on professional nursing help define current hospice and palliative care practice.”

“This book is a must-read for all hospice providers. It is a comprehensive overview of the core elements required to practice effectively, compliantly, safely, and compassionately. The well-organized format supports ease of use, has been updated to address current trends and challenges facing the hospice industry today, and provides relevant and important strategies influencing care delivery to operational practices. An indispensable addition to all hospice libraries.”

“Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, is an invaluable resource for timely hospice regulatory and compliance information, documentation, care planning, and case management. It provides clear guidance for hospice managers, clinicians, and interdisciplinary group members. I have utilized Tina Marrelli’s home health and hospice handbooks to support training new clinical staff and students for decades and consider these resources to be the gold standard.”

“If you are passionate about hospice and end-of-life care, then add Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, to your must-read book list. This handbook empowers leaders to ensure the highest quality of hospice and palliative care is provided. Tina Marrelli has, once again, created an exceptional resource for those of us determined to make an impact in this industry. I am personally grateful for her dedication.”

“Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, reflects the author’s own expertise and her willingness to engage other experts, adding breadth and depth to this work. She provides her own incisive construct of clinical and social issues necessary to achieve excellence in caring for patients and families in this setting. Tina should be proud of the contribution this book will make to continued improvement in end-of-life care.”

“Tina Marrelli is a well-known home care and hospice expert. Her Hospice & Palliative Care Handbook is a classic work, now in its fourth edition. Clinicians must not only be caring and compassionate, but also knowledgeable and competent in managing care during the most difficult of times for patients and their families and caregivers. This book is a must-have resource for every clinician who provides this very special care.”

“Tina Marrelli’s long history and expertise in the home health and hospice space—including extensive knowledge of OASIS and Conditions of Participation—equips new and seasoned hospice professionals with skill and knowledge. Combining her passion and experience with caregivers provides an agency with well-rounded education and support for the entire interdisciplinary team.”