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Welcome to the Hospice Community Forum

Posted by Greg Schneider on April 20, 2008 at 3:44pm
I am very pleased to announce the establishment of the Hospice Community Forum (HCF) on behalf of the Hospice Volunteer Association (HVA). The features available in this forum offer many ways for the community to share information. Don't hesitate to experiment with the available features. The HCF is a powerful tool and HVA will be developing the forum to facilitate more communication between the hospices of the world. The net result will be improved professional development for all hospice disciplines. Invite colleagues and professionals that are involved in palliative and end-of-life care. We have established some groups that will fulfill the needs of most of the hospice disciplines but those are just a starting point. As the forum grows, the diversity of the membership will grow leading to a need for more specialized groups. We encourage members to start their own blog within a group. If you would like to moderate a group or create your own group, let me know and we will help you set it up. The Internet has proven itself to be an incredibly powerful communication tool. Let's take advantage of the technology so that the dying and their families can benefit from this forum because we are learning from each other. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have suggestions for this forum. Greg Schneider Founder and Manager Hospice Community Forum
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  • Greg Schneider April 24, 2008 at 10:02am
    Thanks Kris...I am certain it will. I wrote a journal entry in the Hospice Volunteer Journal group today. As I was writing it and feeling very emotional, I realized how much I need to be able to reflect on some of the most intimate experiences I have had over the many years I have served the dying.
  • Kris Scanlon April 24, 2008 at 9:52am
    Greg - I really hope to see this forum "take off!" I, too, see the value of this forum - I think its unlimited! Thank you for starting it - Kris Scanlon
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