I just started a new job as an HHA but they also want me to CREATE a volunteer program from scratch. I would appreciate any help that could be offered. I need information on regulations for Oklahoma and Training Programs.
Read more…I am looking for information on policies for licenced nurses and social workers who wish to volunteer. Can anyone direct me to any available resources?
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These research results made me smile after I read them, not because they are funny, but because I knew what the outcome would be. Published by the “American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care,” the research had first-year, service-learning medica
Read more…Our organization has a yearly children's grief camp, "Camp Dogwood", in June. I know many other Hospice organizations have these type camps as well. What are some of the unique activities you do at your camp?
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Living with terminal illness can be traumatic to patients’ sexual well-being. Communication is critical for making good sexual adjustments during this vulnerable time. Professional help can often make this transition easier. According to the “Ameri
Many traditional hospice team meetings do not include caregivers. Much discussion has been generated regarding whether this practice
is beneficial or not. Research at the University of North Texas assessed hospice team meetings with and without the
The holidays can be a troubling time for many who are grieving the loss of loved ones. Through the years, people associate holiday traditions with familiar people and places. My book "Becoming Dead Right: A Hospice Volunteer in Urban Nursing Homes”
Anyone aware of how to achieve "Doula" certification in the hospice field?
Also, those of you who are 11th Hour Volunteers, End-of-Life Volunteers or Vigil Volunteers, or work for a hospice organization, how do you prepare to go to a patient's hom
Read more…I am new to my position and we are reviewing forms we have been using as we struggle to build our pool of volunteers. We want to make sure we capture the best, most relevant info during the volunteer visit with the patient. Does anyone have a form (I
Read more…My hospice would like to launch a vigil program this year, and I have volunteered to gather information about how other organizations have structured their programs. I have contacted a few hospices directly, but I'd like to get more input if possible
Read more…Hello everyone. I am interested in finding sample surveys that volunteer hospice organizations use to collect feedback/data from their families and individuals after receiving volunteer services. I'm hoping this will help our agency with developing o
Read more…Being diagnosed as terminally ill and given an estimate of six months to live can be
very traumatic for many patients. Some who were normally confident and proactive in their demeanor can feel their self-esteem slipping away with each passing day.
Read more…Through my 8 years of being a volunteer coordinator, I have witnessed community avoidance at our Hospice awareness booths. To alleviate public fear of the word Hospice, I have tried interactive games such as Hospice Jeopardy and Hospice Wheel of For
Read more…We are currently using VWorks to manage our volunteer records. It will too soon not be available with support. Myself and two other coordiantors are looking into other programs including the Volgistics program. I would like to hear from others about
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The average reading level of most newspapers is 8th grade or below. This implies that most adult readers have a better comprehension of reading materials within that average range. What do you think the average reading level range is for hospice ber
I am looking for a job description for Hospice Volunteer Manager. My administrator would like to change my job title from VC to VM and asked me to see if I could find something in any regs that use the verbage Volunteer Manager instead of Volunteer C
Read more…A hospice volunteer in inner-city Detroit nursing homes for many years, I’ve learned that death will come when it comes. Grappling with death and all its trappings can be so much easier when it’s approached like any other major life event. Preparatio
Read more…I would like to convince our company to change the age requirement of our patient care volunteers from 18 to 16. Does anyone have any information on any federal requirements concerning age, or any personal information on using 16 or 17year ols for pa
Read more…A hospice volunteer named Al Poeppel has found a special way to honor each of his departed patients during the Christmas season. His outdoor Christmas remembrance tree is his labor of love. The decorated tree celebrates his deceased patients, support
Read more…by Rashani Rea & Kathy Douglas
Those who companion suffering daily, such as hospice nurses and volunteers, will surely appreciate this beautiful work. With 62 original art collages by Rashani Réa, five beautiful chapters by Kathy Douglas, and a foreword by Jean Watson, this exquisite book is a peaceful refuge for contemplation, inquiry, reflection and inspiration for those who traverse the joys and sorrows of nursing.
Kathy Douglas, RN, MPH-HA is a nationally recognized nurse leader, filmmaker and entrepreneur.
Rashani Réa is a prolific artist and musician, a creatrice of sanctuaries and a respected spiritual mentor.
“This is a beloved book and beyond a book. It is an evocative, poetic, ecstatic, and inspirited sacred, experiential calling. A calling to you--YES, YOU.”
— Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, Living Legend (AAN)
“Those who companion suffering daily need to turn inward to metabolize what they have witnessed. This exquisite book, filled with beautiful images and poetic wise words, is the inspiration and support needed to grow a wise heart.”
— Frank Ostaseski, founder and director of the Metta Institute and author of The Five Invitations: Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully
“In this unique time of the COVID-19 pandemic, this book should be considered a tribute to the tremendous courage being displayed by nurses around the world. There is much wisdom conveyed throughout by those who have been there serving others with such grace.”
— Greg Schneider President, HVA, co-author of The Changing Face of Hospice Volunteering in Hospice and Palliative Care
