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  • Debra J. Goodsell February 28, 2011 at 3:37pm

    I feel if she is ready that volunteering in the office would be fine and it would keep her busy.  I might hesitate if she wanted to be a direct patient care volunteer, but even then if I felt she would be alright....I would assign her with a female with a diagnosis different from her husband's end of life diagnosis.  Just my thoughts.

  • Janet L Kostielney December 15, 2010 at 2:16pm

    We have a stipulation that a volunteer must not have lost anyone close to them for more than a year before they can begin volunteer training. I thought that stipulation came from Medicare...but I'm only 8 months into this position, so I could surely be wrong about the source!

  • Jennifer Thompson November 15, 2010 at 11:49am
    I have had this situation happen when an exisiting volunteer's loved one comes on service and I generally limit their volunteer responsibility. However, if this is a new volunteer, I would recommend that they concentrate on their loved one at this time. I would thank them over and over for wanting to help. Most of us usually don't let a loved one volunteer until after 13 month period, so they have had time to grieve. However, I would discuss the situation with the team before making any final decision. Jennifer Thompson, CVA
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