We Honor Veterans Honors Outstanding Hospice Partners Serving Veterans

It surprises many people to learn that 680,000 Veterans die every year in the U.S. – that's 25 percent of all deaths. Hospice providers have been working to help these heroes at life's end.
By: NHPCO
 
Oct. 6, 2011 - PRLog -- It surprises many people to learn that 680,000 Veterans die every year in the U.S. – that's 25 percent of all deaths. Hospice providers have been working to help these heroes at life's end.  

Since launching the innovative program We Honor Veterans last year, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and hospice organizations throughout the country have been working to improve care available to dying Veterans and their family caregivers.

In San Diego, We Honor Veterans hosted a summit where 125 hospice and palliative care professionals have gathered to explore best practices, look at successful programmatic outcomes, share resources, and reinforce the shared commitment to honor Veterans at the end of life.

In addition, the inaugural National Partner Awards were presented to hospice organizations that are a part of the We Honor Veterans initiative and have demonstrated outstanding dedication to serving Veterans.  

The three awards recognize outstanding partnership development, innovation, and sustainability and the honored recipients are:

Hope Healthcare Services, Ft. Myers, Florida – for Sustainability Efforts.
Sutter VNA Hospice, Santa Rosa, California – for Partnership Development.
Ambercare Hospice, Albuquerque, New Mexico – for Programmatic Innovation.

"As of today, 973 hospices have joined the We Honor Veterans program and have made a commitment to ensure that Veterans in their communities are aware of and have access to the highest quality end-of-life care," said J. Donald Schumacher, NHPCO president and CEO. "Today, we have an opportunity to shine a light on three of those providers who have not only excelled in serving Veterans but offer valuable lessons for all other providers."

We Honor Veterans is a pioneering program focused on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgment. By recognizing the unique needs of America's Veterans and their families, community hospice and palliative care providers, in partnership with VA staff, learn how to accompany and guide them through their life stories toward a more peaceful ending.

More information is available at http://www.wehonorveterans.org.

# # #

We provide exceptional care and support to every individual and their loved ones as they fulfill life’s journey.
End
Source:NHPCO
Email:***@hopehcs.org Email Verified
Zip:33908
Tags:Veterans, We Honor Veterans, Hospice Care, Hope HealthCare Services, Palliative Care, Military
Industry:Healthcare
Location:Fort Myers - Florida - United States
Account Email Address Verified     Disclaimer     Report Abuse
Hope HealthCare Services PRs
Trending News
Most Viewed
Top Daily News



Like PRLog?
9K2K1K
Click to Share