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Laurie Dewhurst replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Professionals as hospice volunteers in Volunteer Management
"Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for your reply. I agree that boundaries might present a problem. I plan to discuss the idea with the company administrators but wanted to see what if other hospices were using this type of professional volunteer.
Laurie "
Jul 6, 2011
Jennifer Thompson replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Professionals as hospice volunteers in Volunteer Management
"A couple of questions, 1. does your program need this? 2 How does your organization feel about this? Also, one drawback might be boundaries. If the organization is wanting professional input fine, but I feel one has to be careful. Seems to me that…"
Jul 5, 2011
Teri Schmitchen replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"I instruct our volunteers not to give out their telephone numbers advising them that we serve as their "gatekeepers." When they call families to confirm visits, we advise to block their telephone number by dialing *67 prior to calling.
 
Teri…"
Mar 8, 2011
Jennifer Thompson replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"I advise my volunteers not to give out their personal phone numbers using the example of "do you want phone calls in the middle of the night". However, when you have a volunteer with a home patient and they need to confirm visiting/respite times I…"
Feb 4, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"I always tell the volunteers to leave it to the professionals :)  and if their is anything that they can help out with we will let them know, rather then having the patient/family contact them personally... Glad i could help out Laurie!!!!"
Feb 2, 2011
Laurie Dewhurst replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"Thanks Courtney, I appreciate the feedback. I plan on changing the way I train volunteers in the future and instructing my current to no longer share phone numbers with patients / family members. Laurie"
Feb 2, 2011
Courtney Johnson replied to Laurie Dewhurst's discussion Do your volunteers give patients and families personal phone numbers? in Volunteer Management
"I don't allow my volunteers to give out their phone numbers. I always instruct them they must have boundaries with the family members/ patient.  :)"
Feb 2, 2011

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Providing massage for dying persons presents multi level challenges to me as a practitioner. One of these special challenges is working with persons experiencing dementia. One of the blog posts that has been archived earlier is titled The Lost Pause. https://medium.com/@everflowing"…

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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 

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