Hello, and welcome to another episode of Some Random Thoughts. I am your host, Ryan Mulkowsky. This season, we focus on our guests in the “What’s Your Passion” series. We continue this season with Shelley Henry: hospice Nurse, businesswoman, consultant, author, researcher and conference speaker with over 20+ years experience in hospice care.

In this episode, we discuss the purpose and benefits of hospice care, changes that have occurred in hospice care over the decades, misconceptions, and similarities and differences with other levels of care. Henry continues with discussing the major stressors and barriers hospice nurses face in the field along with her background as a nurse case manager, clinical director, executive management positions, and her successful launch of her nursing staffing company. She ends with sharing her favorite stories of the impact she has made in the life of her patients and how her patients have impacted her life and work as well.

Bio: Shelley Henry, RN, CPHRM, CHPN, is a distinguished figure in the field of hospice nursing, boasting over 22 years of unparalleled expertise spanning various roles from frontline caregiver to Executive Vice President of Corporate Compliance. Renowned for her unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of end-of-life care, Shelley stands as a beacon of advocacy and innovation within the hospice community.Throughout her illustrious career, Shelley has demonstrated an exceptional aptitude for hospice staffing and documentation, earning her recognition as a foremost authority in these critical areas. Her profound understanding of the nuances of hospice care is reflected in her role as a keynote speaker, where she shares invaluable insights on a diverse array of hospice-related topics with audiences worldwide.As the Owner and President of The Amity Group, Shelley leads an innovative staffing firm dedicated exclusively to serving the hospice sector. Under her visionary leadership, The Amity Group has emerged as a trailblazer in providing tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of hospice organizations.In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits, Shelley is a prolific author, having penned two seminal works on hospice documentation. Her contributions extend beyond the written word, as she is also recognized as an innovative product developer, spearheading the creation of essential tools and resources designed to optimize hospice care delivery.As a sought-after hospice development and design consultant, Shelley lends her expertise to organizations seeking to establish or enhance their hospice programs. Her passion for education is evident in her role as a dedicated hospice educator, where she imparts knowledge and best practices to aspiring professionals entering the field.At the heart of Shelley's endeavors lies a profound commitment to preserving the art of hospice care. This ethos is exemplified in her creation of the groundbreaking Hospice Nurse Your Opinion Matters Survey, a pioneering initiative aimed at amplifying the voices of hospice nurses and driving positive change within the industry.In every facet of her multifaceted career, Shelley Henry embodies the epitome of excellence, dedication, and compassion, leaving an indelible mark on the field of hospice nursing and inspiring countless individuals to uphold the highest standards of care for those nearing life's end.

You can connect with Shelley on her LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-henry-amity-staffing) and her work at amitystaffing.com

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