National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Last Chance to Complete the 2024 Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care Needs Assessment ❗ ❗ Has your organization cared for at least one pediatric patient in the last four years? If so, this is your last chance to complete the 2024 Pediatric Palliative and Hospice Care Needs Assessment before it closes on July 31. 🗓 The Needs Assessment is a product of the Pediatric Advisory Council with the goal of better understanding the organizations and providers caring for pediatric patients with serious illnesses throughout the United States, helping create resources and support advocacy. Please complete the survey for each location of your organization. Questions can be directed to pediatrics@nhpco.org. 

As the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance continues integration efforts, we invite you to get to know our Transition Board members and to hear directly from them about what members can look forward to in the new, joint organization. Today, we're highlighting Trisha Crissman, MA, Interim President & CEO/VP, OPS/COO for CommonSpirit Health at Home. For the latest information on the Alliance, check out our News & Updates page: https://lnkd.in/eDxQwyNs National Association for Home Care & Hospice #StrongerTogether

🆕 WHV Blog! Pilot Program: Caring for Veterans at End of Life in Skilled Nursing Facilities The Community Nursing Home Initiative pilot program, developed in collaboration between We Honor Veterans (WHV) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), aims to improve hospice care for terminally-ill Veterans in VA-contracted community nursing homes (CNH) by engaging WHV hospice partners to provide targeted training to nursing facility staff on caring for Veterans at the end of life. As part of this initiative, five Veteran-centric training modules were developed and presented to CNH staff by Level 4 WHV hospice partner, WesleyLife. This new WHV blog post shares the lessons learned through this pilot program that can help inform future WHV who wish to participate. Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/eYn8Zpmk

Save the Date for the NAHC-NHPCO Alliance Member Town Hall! 📆 The NAHC-NHPCO Alliance is continuing the process of integrating the two organizations into a single, cohesive champion for the care-at-home community. The member voice is critical to the success of this endeavor. As such, all members of legacy National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and legacy NHPCO are invited to a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. ET. Any questions you have are welcome and will be answered by Alliance leadership. The Town Hall will provide updates on: ☑ CEO search ☑ Permanent name for the Alliance ☑ New unified website ☑ Progress integrating the legacy organizations ☑ Policy and advocacy developments ☑ Opportunities for member engagement Information on participating in the Town Hall is available on the Alliance News & Updates page: https://lnkd.in/eDxQwyNs

New CaringInfo Blog! 💡 A Conversation with Death Doula Nicole Fisher NHPCO Marketing and Communications Manager and Certified End-of-Life Doula, Elyssa Katz sat down with full-time Death Doula, Nicole Fisher to learn about the path she took to become a death doula and how she practices today. Read the full post: https://lnkd.in/e_75sR-E

Don’t forget to purchase tickets for the 2024 National Hospice Foundation (NHF) Gala, held on Tuesday, September 17 during the NHPCO Annual Leadership Conference in Denver, CO. Join us for an evening of delicious food and drinks, dancing, exciting auction opportunities, and live entertainment. All funds raised will support NHF’s Lighthouse of Hope Fund, offering patients with life-limiting illnesses financial support to fulfill last wishes. Tickets, supporter packages, and auction donation opportunities are available. Participate in the Gala today: https://lnkd.in/g2KbTsKe  

We Need Your Help: American Sign Language Survey to Improve Hospice Care Accessibility ❕ The NHPCO Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) has launched a new survey to improve hospice care accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) community. This initiative focuses on increasing accessible information for individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) and educating healthcare providers about this population’s unique needs. The DAC is seeking healthcare providers’ insights and suggestions through this survey. Your input is crucial in helping us create a more inclusive and accessible hospice care environment. The deadline to complete the survey is August 16. Complete the survey here: https://lnkd.in/eMGVeG6e

Quality Connections Update! 🔔 Congratulations to the 59 member organizations that closed rings in Quality Connections in the third quarter, including an incredible 39 organizations that have closed all four rings and completed the program. The Quality Connections Achievement Map was updated on July 15, reflecting all activities completed through June 30. Quality Connections is NHPCO’s core program for continuous quality improvement for hospice providers and professionals. Visit the Quality Connections page to view the map update or learn more about the program: https://lnkd.in/enyU-y5f

Upcoming Project ECHO Equity Miniseries! 🔔 NHPCO is hosting a new Project ECHO Miniseries, Ethical Dilemmas Across Health Equity. Project ECHO creates virtual communities of learners by bringing together healthcare providers, subject matter experts, and the wider community using a case-based learning approach where "all teach, all learn." This six-session series, beginning on Tuesday, July 23, will examine ethical decision-making and equity in hospice and palliative care. Topics will include building an ethical organizational culture, recognizing and addressing ethical dilemmas, and navigating the complexities of equitable ethics in pediatric care. Project ECHO is free and available to all. Learn more at nhpco.org/projectecho or register now: https://lnkd.in/ecKbH9Ad

We are proud to announce that Logan Hoover, Vice President of Policy & Government Relations for NHPCO and Executive Director for The Hospice Action Network has been named an honoree for the 2024 Hospice & Palliative Care Future Leaders, presented by the Aging Media Network! 🎉 A Future Leader is a high-performing individual, age 40 or younger, who is shaping the next decade of care delivery. This individual must be a passionate worker who mobilizes their vision into action and is an advocate for older adults and the committed professionals who ensure their well-being. Hoover has shown exceptional leadership and dedication in hospice and palliative care. He’s played a pivotal role in shaping policy and advocating for improved care standards and access to hospice and palliative services across the nation. Learn more in the full press release: https://lnkd.in/ejUabiFD Hospice News