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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization3
  • Alexandria, Va) - Today, in recognition of Pride Month, the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) released a new resource, LGBTQ+ Resource Guide , with content developed by NHPCO's Diversity Advisory Council (DAC). (nhpco.org)
  • The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is the oldest and largest non-profit membership organization representing hospice and palliative care programs and professionals in the United States. (rarediseases.org)
  • Ron serves as Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and a member of the FHPCA Board of Directors. (floridahospices.org)
Leaders in palliative care2
  • The UAB Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program has been training leaders in palliative care since 2000, making it one of the oldest and most established training programs in the country. (uab.edu)
  • Their organization focuses on training, preparing, and education nurses and healthcare providers to be competent, compassionate, leaders in palliative care. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Training palliative care1
  • UAB has been training palliative care specialists longer than almost anyone and the program is full of recognized leaders in the field. (uab.edu)
Florida Hospice3
Organization2
  • The organization is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of profoundly enhancing quality of life for people dying in America and their loved ones. (rarediseases.org)
  • American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Disparities1
  • The guide was released in conjunction with a DAC social media day, where NHPCO's social media platforms were used to share information about disparities that exist in hospice and palliative care. (nhpco.org)
NHPCO2
  • NHPCO has knowledge of 3,240 operational or planned hospices operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. (rarediseases.org)
  • NHPCO represents over 80 percent of hospices nationwide. (rarediseases.org)
Grief3
20001
  • The Community Hospice Foundation, established in 2000, provides funding to support end-of-life care and education. (wikipedia.org)
Interdisciplinary2
  • Our one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship offers a rigorous interdisciplinary education in palliative care at UAB Hospitals, the Birmingham VA Medical Center, and Children's of Alabama. (uab.edu)
  • Volunteers are critical to the interdisciplinary care that hospice provides to patients and families. (floridahospices.org)
Nurses5
  • Community Hospice was founded by two nurses, one minister (Paul Richard Brenner), and a small group of volunteers who worked out of an office at Methodist Hospital. (wikipedia.org)
  • This session will cover a lot of critical material and serve as a great resource for new hospice nurses, or as a refresher for agency hospice RN best practices. (floridahospices.org)
  • Nurses working in hospice and palliative care must collaborate with physicians to provide pain management and symptom relief to patients while remaining compassionate and patient. (nursingassistantguides.com)
  • Coping with illness and death isn't easy, and nurses who choose to work in hospice and palliative care have the opportunity to provide great comfort to patients, and especially to the families of patients, during one of the most difficult periods of their lives. (nursingassistantguides.com)
  • HPNA works with professional hospice and palliative nurses. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Hospitals2
FHPCA5
  • Thanks for supporting the mission of FHPCA and hospice programs in Florida! (floridahospices.org)
  • Ron brings to the FHPCA Executive Committee more than 20 years of hospice management and administrative responsibilities and more than 30 years of experience in legislative and regulatory affairs. (floridahospices.org)
  • Linda Ward, MSW, President & CEO, Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care finished her term as FHPCA Chair and now serves as the Past Chair. (floridahospices.org)
  • For over 30 years, FHPCA has been representing Florida's hospice programs. (floridahospices.org)
  • The mission of FHPCA is to assure excellence and access to hospice care, and advocate for the needs of those in the final phases of life. (floridahospices.org)
Clinical5
  • In addition to clinical skills, the curriculum includes training in palliative research methodology and quality improvement, teaching skills, and palliative care and hospice business and administration. (uab.edu)
  • To train the next generation of leaders in palliative medicine, whether in clinical care, research, or education. (uab.edu)
  • The three-part Hospice Clinical Manager Series will conclude with a focus on agency quality reporting, patient engagement and satisfaction, and business growth. (floridahospices.org)
  • Many hospices are facing Medicare claims audits such as TPE, ADR, SMRC, etc. and receiving clinical denials. (floridahospices.org)
  • There are many organizations that provide hospice and palliative care services , either in clinical settings or through home visitation. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Organizations3
  • The program was certified by Medicare in 1983, and like all Hospice organizations in the United States, relies on Medicare for 80-85% of their revenue. (wikipedia.org)
  • She holds a Master's Degree in Social Work and Healthcare Administration, and is a national speaker on the topics of Alzheimer's, Hospice and customer loyalty, and is a member of many healthcare organizations. (floridahospices.org)
  • Tom has been president and CEO of HPH Hospice since July of 2008, and brings his 35 years of varied healthcare experience with for-profit, non-profit and governmental hospital organizations to FHPCA's Board of Directors. (floridahospices.org)
Healthcare2
  • Linda has 26 years of healthcare experience in acute care, long-term care and hospice care along with administrative experience in operations, management and marketing. (floridahospices.org)
  • Bonnie, who has over 20 years of experience in the hospice healthcare industry, has been with Catholic Hospice since 2008, where she was previously the Director of Performance Improvement. (floridahospices.org)
Benefit Component1
  • This webinar will also review the latest updates for CY2024, along with payment models such as VBID and the Hospice Benefit Component. (floridahospices.org)
Trainees1
  • To equip trainees to advocate for access to palliative care within our health systems and communities. (uab.edu)
Assisted nearly1
  • Community Hospice received their license in 1983 and in 2008, assisted nearly 1,000 patients daily and more than 6,000 patients a year. (wikipedia.org)
Physicians1
  • In September, 2004, the Neviaser Educational Institute, together with Mayo Clinic Jacksonville established a 12-month physician fellowship in palliative medicine to train physicians in end-of-life or chronic, non-curable disease care. (wikipedia.org)
Programs1
Clinics2
  • Fellows also receive training in the outpatient setting through several outpatient clinics, through telehealth and home-based palliative care, and through partnerships with community hospices and long term care facilities. (uab.edu)
  • This collection of sites offers the most up-to-date information on hospice and palliative care, from national associations down to small hospice clinics, for anyone who is interested in learning more and potentially getting involved with hospice and palliative care as a professional or even as a volunteer. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Program1
  • Community PedsCare, the pediatric palliative and hospice program developed by Community Hospice in collaboration with Wolfson Children's Hospital, Nemours Children's Clinic and University of Florida. (wikipedia.org)
Medicine1
  • Hospice and palliative care are nationally recognized and regulated branches of medicine with their own professional associations, regional providers, research journals, and more. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Education1
  • There is also a section for those looking to work in hospice, with information about the education and skills needed. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Quality1
  • As President & CEO of Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care, Linda is responsible for overall operations of a $30M company, census growth and revenue, as well as provision of quality of care to patients and families. (floridahospices.org)
Offers1
Community6
  • 81.6055 Community Hospice & Palliative Care, also known simply as Community Hospice, is a not-for-profit hospice, which has served the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area since its inception in 1979. (wikipedia.org)
  • instead relying on the Community Hospice Foundation as a reliable source of funding. (wikipedia.org)
  • Community Hospice provides services to 90% of the Greater Jacksonville market area. (wikipedia.org)
  • St. Augustine Community Hospice established an outreach center in St. Augustine in 1985, but there was no inpatient facility until the Bailey Family Center for Caring at Flagler Hospital opened on January 8, 2011. (wikipedia.org)
  • Community Hospice holds several fund raisers each year with proceeds benefiting patients who are unable to pay for their care. (wikipedia.org)
  • Jim Poole, CHA, VP Community & Legislative Affairs, Haven Hospice , remains in his role as the External Vice Chair. (floridahospices.org)
Provide2
  • There are no other independent, nonprofit hospices in Florida that provide this information. (wikipedia.org)
  • With a strong foundation and the support of resources like this LGTBQ+ resource guide, we hope all hospices and palliative care providers will provide the best care possible to LGBTQ+ patients and families. (nhpco.org)
Resource3
  • Birmingham is a really fun town with great restaurants, breweries, and unique neighborhoods…I found the people-not just in palliative care, but across specialties-to be outstanding in knowledge, professionalism, and compassion…In my time as an attending, the large and growing network of faculty and alumni/ae has proven an invaluable resource for troubleshooting patient issues and for support. (uab.edu)
  • Whether users need to find hospice care, find recent legislation regarding hospice, or even see statistics on cost, this site is a great resource. (nursingassistantguides.com)
  • American Hospice Foundation is a great resource for someone looking for hospice care for a loved one. (nursingassistantguides.com)
Role1
  • This webinar will focus on hospice nurse and aide regulations, the CoPs, and critical role requirements. (floridahospices.org)
Research1
Children1
History1
  • Hospice providers have a history of meeting the unique needs of diverse communities going back to the early days of the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s when compassion, dignity, and care were so desperately needed by those marginalized at the time. (nhpco.org)
Settings1
  • The balance and breadth of experience ensure that fellows are ready to practice in the inpatient, ambulatory, or hospice settings upon completion of the fellowship training. (uab.edu)
Team2
  • They are not a "nice to have" service but a part of the team that exemplifies the true spirit of hospice care. (floridahospices.org)
  • A seasoned nurse, Bonnie has served as General Manager, National Patient Care Administrator, Patient Care Administrator, and Team Manager, all within the hospice field. (floridahospices.org)