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Tuck-in Program

Posted by Michele Clair on February 14, 2014 at 6:48am in Volunteer Programs

I was looking to incorporate a tuck-in program into our services, but have found some resistance from our RN case managers. They are finding that this would be a dupliation of their services and potentially intrusive to families.  Many of the weekend calls almost always tend to be for events that could not be predicted.  Any suggestions? I certainly do not want to re-invent the wheel or make a problem where there is not one, but I do want to make weekends event free for staff, families, and patients.

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  • Greg Schneider June 5, 2023 at 9:54am

    Hi Michele,

    Our HVA members who use our Patient Data Vault (PDV) service implement Tuck-in programs that are very successful.  Tuck-in programs are a key element to a successful volunteer program.  If you are interested in learning more, I can connect you with volunteer coordinators that can help you.

    Greg Schneider
    HCF Creator
    President, HVA

  • Carolyn Lujan June 1, 2023 at 6:56am

    We at Home Hospice in Odessa Texas, have started the Tuck in program. My nurses loved it. IT helps the oncall weekend nurse not to have to deliver any supplies or refills, that should have been taken care of during the week. Also It gives the family another person for support to talk with. That will also go towards your 5%. We made our own template to go with our patients needs. Tuck in is a great program. Changes is hard for some. Hope it goes well for you. Carolyn Lujan, LVN, Volunteer Coordinator

     

  • Greg Schneider February 14, 2014 at 1:46pm

    Hi Michele,

    I've uploaded a copy of our Hospice Volunteer News magazine from 2009, which talks about a successful Tuck In program.  See the article on page 3: 

    Successful Volunteer “Tuck- in” Program Prepares Patients for the Weekend

    You can contact Sandra Huster if it would be of help to you.  Her email address is at the end of the article.

    Hope this is helpful.

    Greg Schneider
    Founder & President, HVA
    HCF Creator

    Vol5No1.pdf

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