HVA NEWS FLASH!!

Patient Data Vault 2.0 is here!!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of PDV 2.0, a major upgrade to the original Patient Data Vault, which is designed to streamline and enhance the management of your hospice volunteer program. This new version brings powerful new features to support volunteer managers/coordinators, staff, and volunteers such as personalized volunteer visit suggestions and tailored recommendations to optimize volunteer assignments that ultimately improve patient care.

Enhanced planning tools empower managers to plan more efficiently and effectively. Additionally, customized volunteer training modules equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in compassionate care.

Experience the future of hospice volunteer program management with PDV 2.0 and see how you can transform your hospice operations.

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Shivani Bhauka posted a discussion
Exciting Updates from HVA – New Website & LinkedIn Community!
Hello Hospice Community,
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with you! 
HVA now has a brand-new website designed to be a one-stop hub for hospice volunteer resources, training, and inspiration. Along with this, we’ve launched our LinkedIn page, where we post daily content aimed at:


Inspiring volunteers and coordinators


Sharing helpful tips and resources


Encouraging discussions around hospice volunteering


We’d love for you to join the conversation! Your experiences, questions, and…
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Sep 26
DAwn Blevins is now a member of Hospice Community Forum
Welcome Them!
Sep 24
Sharon Knepprath is now a member of Hospice Community Forum
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Sep 11
Greg Schneider posted a discussion
News from HVA 2025
🌿 Are you passionate about hospice care and making a difference? 🌿
We invite you to join the Hospice Volunteer Association LinkedIn Group — a supportive space created for volunteers, coordinators, and everyone who cares about end-of-life support. 💜
✨ In this community, you’ll find:✅ Helpful insights, resources, and best practices✅ A network of like-minded volunteers and coordinators✅ A safe place to share stories, challenges, and learn from one another
💬 What’s the most meaningful part of being…
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Welcome to the Forum!! HVA, the world's leading association for hospice volunteers and hospice volunteer managers, offers this resource to the hospice community and the public-at-large as a public service. Join us!! If you have a loved one who is seriously ill and is contemplating hospice care, we are here to help direct you and your family to such care and to answer any questions you might have. We also have many resources that can help you as well.

WE CAN HELP YOU! If you or your loved one are in the process of choosing which hospice to use, the Hospice Volunteer Association can assist you.  All hospices are not the same, so making the right choice the first time is critical.   There are no do-overs!!

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