If any individual or organization needs support books for patients, caregivers, families, staff during this time of crisis, "Dying w/o Crying" and "Affairs of the Heart” are reduced to cost ($5 ) on jiwillett.com. Utilized by Pastoral Care of many health facilities including MSKCC and UPMC. For large orders DM for bulk rate. Stay well. Chaplain Janice (Radio,TV,Media info @ jiwillett.com)
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"In storytelling style, this song's message evokes the long journey of the soul, through trials and tribulations, through awareness and spiritual growth, until finally surrendering into the “arms of the Mother.” It acknowledges the role of Nature as…"
"FULL NOTE: The creators of this audio track were Gary Malkin, the composer/arranger, producer, and collaborator Michael Stillwater for a CD/book called Graceful Passages: A Companion for Living and Dying."
US Justice Department’s Spotlight on Hospice Sends ‘Powerful Message’ to Fraudulent Operators
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is prioritizing hospice as the agency cracks down on health care fraud. Increased reimbursement oversight could be on…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is prioritizing hospice as the agency cracks down on health care fraud. Increased reimbursement oversight could be on…
"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…"
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…"
The roles of hospice volunteers have morphed during the pandemic in ways that could have lasting impacts on how providers mold care delivery models – including increasing clinical capacity.
Volunteer recruitment and retention has been a challenge…
Source: Hospice News
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expires in May 2023
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to Expire in May, Marking Potential End of Hospice Regulatory Flexibilities
The Biden administration will end the COVID-19 Public Health…
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expires in May 2023
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to Expire in May, Marking Potential End of Hospice Regulatory Flexibilities
The Biden administration will end the COVID-19 Public Health…
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The story of dying in the 21st century is a story of paradox. COVID-19 has meant people have died the ultimate medicalized deaths, often alone in hospitals with little communication with their families. But in other settings,…
The story of dying in the 21st century is a story of paradox. COVID-19 has meant people have died the ultimate medicalized deaths, often alone in hospitals with little communication with their families. But in other settings,…
"Love this! Great idea. I've played the harp for hospice patients for over 20 years.
Greg"
Greg"
We recently published a new Community Outreach Program in Education (COPE) Series on Substack. We are going to share one a week with you here on the Hospice Community Forum.
Click Here to access the first issue. It discusses its value to the…
Click Here to access the first issue. It discusses its value to the…
"Hi Deano,
The situation I encountered is rare. I know what you mean. I had a hospice patient close to my home and I gave them my phone number. They called me when there loved one was actively dying in between my visits and they were uncertain…"
The situation I encountered is rare. I know what you mean. I had a hospice patient close to my home and I gave them my phone number. They called me when there loved one was actively dying in between my visits and they were uncertain…"
"Hi Stacy,
Were you able to get an answer to your question elsewhere? If not, could you be more specific about what specifically your new company's concern is? Generally speaking, the use of staff as volunteers is a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)…"
Were you able to get an answer to your question elsewhere? If not, could you be more specific about what specifically your new company's concern is? Generally speaking, the use of staff as volunteers is a Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”)…"
"Dear Deano,
We apologize for the long delay responding to your question. The answer to your question is no, this is not the law. It is just considered best practice for maintaining "good" boundaries with your patients and their families. In my…"
We apologize for the long delay responding to your question. The answer to your question is no, this is not the law. It is just considered best practice for maintaining "good" boundaries with your patients and their families. In my…"
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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
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On the topic of volunteerism and hospice, I presented at the NHPCO conference on Volunteerism in Denver in 2006 and discussed the value in teaching volunteers communication techniques. Offering such a skill for those who care so much, seemed the least we can offer.
That said, I will go to the website, HVA. I am producing my upcoming radio program with Dr. Stan Goldberg as my guest for Hospice Radio on the topic - Surviving Cancer. Thank you for the referall for my program, I found him from your website. By the way, the HFA linked to my past few programs.
I would be happy to write an article, please suggest areas that you would like to see developed. Zoe
Thank you for the cordial welcome to your network. You're welcome to interact with me about my ventures on documentary making. I'm based at Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, INDIA. For my details you're welcome to visit my website at: http://www.susantabiswas.webs.com
Hope to have a long acquaintance with you.
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I am delighted to find this resource. It is an amazing site and offers so much, I could spend a lot of useful webtime here
Thanks for the GREAT training...the PDV is an amazing resource. We are all looking forward to using it with our volunteers.
Take care,
Gail Kushnir
HHCRI
My new email address is louislagrand@msn.com. Please let me know how I go about changing my address with Hospice Community Forum. Thanks. Lou
Thanks for saying hello to me! Yes, I do know Jerrigrace Lyons of Final Passages. I did her training courses. I also have a video I sell about home funerals so that people who couldn't attend the training courses would still have a way of finding out about how to do after death care for a loved one. The video can be found at passingthroughourhands.com.
Recently I completed Diane Gobles training course on all of aspects of being a Transition Guide. I believe Diane has been in touch with you about offering some part of that training to future hospice volunteers. I don't know the details ... I just know that ya'll had been talking. Anyway, the course was great and now I'm trained to offer it to people which I will begin doing in October as an online course.
I love the idea of a volunteer association and thank you very much for beginning this. I reguarly give presentations to the big hospice organization here in Austin, Texas called HospiceAustin so I am going to tell the volunteers what is available to them through your site.
Many thanks,
Donna Belk
Thank you for taking the time to write & to welcome me to the forum.
My husband was the first person I ever witness actually dying and it was the most traumatic event I have ever had to endure.
After looking for ways to volunteer, hospice seemed like a logical choice. Currently I'm just baking cupcakes for birthdays and doing brief visits, then will work up to helping out in the office.
Hopefully, I can get comfortable enough to stay with them through the dying process as they cross over into their new life as that is my goal.
Many blessings,
Marie
thank you, greg. the girls loved the shirts. they both wore them to school the next day. :)
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