Host Hannah Vale sits down with Demetress Harrell—CEO of Hospice in the Pines, Board Chair of the Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization, National Organization Alliance for Care at Home Board Member, and a long-time leader in hospice care.
With more than 32 years of experience, Dr. Harrell shares her profound insights on effective leadership, emotional intelligence, and building resilient teams in hospice care.
Listen as she explores:
- How presence and accountability shape effective leadership in hospice
- The role of emotional intelligence in creating positive staff culture
- Strategies for leading through industry changes and regulatory updates
- Preparing for the HOPE Assessment and its impact on patient outcomes
- The importance of mission-driven work and empowering emerging leaders
You'll hear stories from the front lines, practical advice for staff development, and a passionate outlook on why compassion and adaptability matter most in end-of-life care. If you’re a hospice leader, staff member, or emerging professional looking to make a greater impact, this episode will equip and inspire you.
Connect with Dr. Harrell and Hospice in the Pines at [www.hospiceinthepines.org](https://www.hospiceinthepines.org), or by phone at 936-632-1514 / 1-800-324-8557.
Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful episodes on the realities and opportunities in home health and hospice! #HomeHealthRevealed #HospiceLeadership #HOPEAssessment #HealthcarePodcast #EndOfLifeCare #TeamDevelopment #CompassionInCare #HospiceinthePines
Chapters
- (00:00:02) - Home Health Revealed: Leadership in Hospice Care
- (00:01:49) - A Leader's Role in the Community
- (00:03:11) - What is Effective Leadership in Hospice?
- (00:05:04) - What Makes a Leader Effective?
- (00:07:33) - The Role of Emotional Intelligence at Hospice in the Pines
- (00:17:50) - What advice would you give to emerging leaders in hospice?
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