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Greg Schneider replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion PDV
"Dear Mary Jane,
We have many Allscripts users.  The PDV is very useful for them.  Please contact me and we will send you some references to volunteer coordinators who are finding the PDV to be very useful.  
Greg SchneiderPresident, HVA "
Mar 8, 2016
Metta Zetty replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"Thanks so much for your feedback, Ruth.  I'm delighted if this info will provide value to you and your hospice volunteers. 
Learning about the Validation Method and working with Naomi has been a life-changing experience for me and for many others --…"
Jan 24, 2012
Ruth Goettig replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"What a great resource, I just forwarded this info to one of my volunteers.  Also the video with Naomi and Gladys Wilson is amazingly powerful.  I'm going to figure a way to pull some of this into my new volunteer training .... and do an in-service…"
Jan 24, 2012
Greg Schneider replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion PDV
"Hi Mary Jane,
The restriction is on the Allscripts side.  They have no capability to interface with 3rd party software like the PDV.  However, the PDV can work with you to create one.  Our last communication with Allscripts last year was that they…"
Jan 10, 2012
Metta Zetty replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"Great!  Thanks for giving Naomi's work additional visibility here, Greg.
Naomi's skills and empathetic insight are extraordinary -- and it was a real honor to work with her in her recent "Validation Method" training session.
I also agree with you…"
Nov 17, 2011
Greg Schneider replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"Thanks for the info Metta.  I posted the Interview in our videos section. Her description very much fits with the work that hospice volunteers do every day.
Greg SchneiderFounder & President, HVA"
Nov 17, 2011
Metta Zetty replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"Naomi Feil is an incredible teacher in this regard.  There are a number of amazing videos on her website including one specifically designed for inservice training.
 
Validation Method with Naomi Feil
http://www.vfvalidation.org/…"
Nov 13, 2011
Janice Cleary replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"Hello MJ, I just saw your question as I have been away from this website for awhile.  Peege is a wonderful DVD you can purchase on Amazon.com.  I recently purchased it for our hospice volunteers program.  I had used this back in the 1980's when I…"
Nov 1, 2011
Paul Ikonen replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"I'm intrigued by this resource,
 
http://www.secondwind.org/vdt/"
Sep 4, 2011
Greg Schneider replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Dementia/Alzheimer
"The Alzheimer's Association has some very reasonably priced resources in their store at:
http://shop.alz.org/Learn-and-Play/ALZHEIMERS-ASSOCIATION-CAREGIVER...
The above is a link to a notebook they publish on caregiving but this page also…"
Aug 24, 2011
MJ Schaumann replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"On initial health assessment, we require a 2-step PPD and then 1 step yearly. If someone has proof that they have had the 2-step within the last year, we will accept that. Hope this helps."
Aug 24, 2011
MJ Schaumann replied to Patty Dunn's discussion TB Testing Requirements for Volunteers
"Our not for profit hospice agency requires a 2-step initial TB and annually thereafter for all volunteers"
Jul 27, 2011
MJ Schaumann replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Volunteering from Home
"Good mornning Debra,
Volunteers are required to have proof of immunity to rubella and for those born after 1957 proof of measles and mumps; 2-step PPD (for new volunteers, PPD each year after), initial health assessment form completed by their…"
Sep 29, 2010
Debra Heinzelman replied to MJ Schaumann's discussion Volunteering from Home
"I am curious to know the "medical clearance" you speak about? What exactly do you require, medically, for a volunteer? Thank you. Debra"
Sep 28, 2010
MJ Schaumann replied to Patricia's discussion 24 - 72 Hour Round the Clock Respite in the Home by Hospice Volunteers
"I had also been asked to look into this type of volunteer service, however, we are located in New York and the DOH guidelines are very clear on "no hands on care" by a volunteer so there would be very limited activities that a volunteer could…"
May 21, 2009
MJ Schaumann replied to Maggie Elliott's discussion Volunteer surveys
"Maggie,
Send me your e-mail and I will forward you a survey that I developed and recently sent to our volunteers. My e-mail is mjschaumann@hospiceofwestchester.com

Mary Jane Schaumann
Volunteer Coordinator"
Jun 27, 2008
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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. 

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— 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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