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Hospice of North Idaho receives $30K donation Coeur d'Alene / Post Falls Press, St. Coeru D'Alene, Idaho; 7/13/24 Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty recently donated $30,000 to Hospice of North Idaho to support the Schneidmiller House Inpatient Hospice Unit. The donation will help ensure the continued provision of world-class end-of-life care to the community, a press release said. "The gift of our Hospice House and our exemplary care for those we serve is actually a gift from all those in our community that support our mission as Coldwell Banker has today," said Eric Ladwig, executive director of Hospice of North Idaho. Robert Brickett, vice-president of Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty, said they were honored to contribute to Hospice of North Idaho and support the exceptional care they provide. "Our company believes in giving back to the community that has supported us for so many years," he said. 

[CHAP] Understanding the Certificate of Need (CON) CHAP - From the CHAP Boardroom; by Michael Rovinsky, CHAP BoD & VP of Strategic Planning; email 7/12/24Navigating regulatory frameworks is crucial for community-based healthcare organizations looking to initiate or expand their services. The Certificate of Need (CON) stands as a pivotal regulatory tool in this endeavor, playing a significant role in the planning and delivery of healthcare services. In today’s discussion from the CHAP Boardroom, we delve into the Certificate of Need, exploring its implications and its influence on the landscape of community-based care.

A ‘Culture of Caring’: Calvary Hospital’s 125 year legacy in hospice and palliative care Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 7/11/24 Calvary Hospital in New York City is a progenitor of the hospice and palliative care models, but it has its eyes on the future nevertheless. The only hospital in the nation that is specifically devoted to hospice and palliative care, Calvary is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding this year. The faith-based organization was established in 1899 by a group of Catholic widows who called themselves the Women of Calvary. Its initial mission was to care for dying women who had been abandoned by the health care system, often with nowhere to live and no one to care for them.

Hospice Action Network: MyHospice Ambassadors Roster Hospice Action Network - NHPCO; 7/12/24 MyHospice Ambassadors are volunteers who have the capacity and initiative to lead, network, and take action on hospice and palliative care advocacy efforts. Participants play a very important role in advancing our policy priorities by building relationships with legislative offices, educating fellow hospice and palliative care advocates about priority issues, and mobilizing our advocacy efforts within their communities and networks. Our program has representation from across the nation and from every form of hospice, big or small, nonprofit or for profit.

3 pillars of effective hospice sales Hospice News; by Jim Parker; 7/8/24Hospices seeking to grow should consider building a culture of compliance driven by data, effective system design and accountability, including for its sales force. Compliance and sales should walk hand-in-hand, according to a recent report from the Transcend Strategy Group. This can help prevent sales staff from running afoul of regulations inadvertently as well as support sustainable growth, according to Tony Kudner, chief strategy officer for Transcend. ... “[Without] understanding of what the rules of the road are, you’re going to run into trouble,” he said. “Though no one-size-fits-all approach exists, providers can adapt three overarching strategies to support this kind of culture.”

Hospice patient's wish fulfilled with playing the blues, family, and his favorite pizza ABC 13 On Your Side YouTube, Grand Rapids Township, MI; by Jeremiah Brown; 7/5/24 Coming from a family of musicians, Peter's family believes music has helped save him, as they gathered from throughout the country to listen to his blues. In the audience were his five older siblings, and other family members who had come from throughout the country for "Peterpalooza." "He would play his harmonica, and we would just jam together," said Peter's music therapist Miranda Eden from Emmanuel Hospice which organized the event. "He talked about how musical his family is, and how much he enjoyed spending time with his family, and he also mentioned how much he loves pizza from Lou Malnati's  in Chicago, so I thought, well, we need to make this happen."

Ruth Lindsey Golf Outing raises $15,000 for hospice services Ashland Times-Gazette; 7/5/24 The 31st annual Hospice of North Central Ohio (HNCO) Ruth Lindsey Charity Golf Outing scramble raised over $15,000 in support of end-of-life care on June 24 at Westbrook Country Club. ... Hospice of North Central Ohio has served thousands of families with end-of-life and Palliative care, bereavement programs and services since 1988. HNCO is headquartered at 1021 Dauch Drive, Ashland. Hospice of North Central Ohio serves more than 200 patients daily in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow and Richland counties.

Sen. Bob Hooper House Hospice Regatta raises $140K for Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation All Sides - Maryland Daily Record; 7/5/24 The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation’s Sen. Bob Hooper House Hospice Regatta fundraiser took place June 10 at Concord Point Park in Havre de Grace and raised $140,000. The Sen. Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, owned and operated by the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health, is a nonprofit assisted living community specializing in hospice care. It provides a coordinated program of hospice and support services, helping residents and their families through the myriad issues associated with end-of-life care. The sailboat race was hosted by the Havre de Grace Yacht... [Access to the full article is behind a paywall.]

How to overcome the cumulative effects of change Healthcare IT Today; by guest author Maura Koehler-Hanlon; 7/5/24 Healthcare IT organizations are currently undertaking major initiatives to enhance patient engagement, streamline processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and more. This extensive workload can overwhelm employees, leading to burnout due to the sheer volume of changes. ... In this environment, it becomes critical for leaders to understand change saturation and build change resilience. Here’s what leaders need to know and do to move forward:

Our Hospice Decatur Golf Tourney generates $28K Local News Digital, Greensburg, IN; by LND Staff; 7/2/24 The 30th Annual Our Hospice Decatur Golf Tournament in late June raised about $32,500, with an estimated net revenue of $28,000, thanks to the Greensburg community. Over 60 golfers participated in the annual fundraiser, benefiting Our Hospice of South Central Indiana patients and families in Decatur County. The first-place team this year was DC Integrated Medicine. Our Hospice Event and Volunteer Services Manager Julie Davis said, “Over the past 30 years, including this year, we have raised over $778,000. This would not be possible without the support of sponsors, golfers, and everyone who contributes so generously. 

'I'm as happy as I've been in my life,' says aid worker Simon Boas as he faces deathBBC News; 7/4/24 In September 2023, Simon Boas was diagnosed with throat cancer. Aged just 46, he was told the disease was terminal, and that it would ultimately take his life. Over the following year, he knitted together his reflections on life into a book - A Beginner's Guide to Dying. The book is set to hit the shelves in October. It will be a posthumous publication. In what he expects to be one of his final interviews, Simon spoke to Emma Barnett on the Today Programme, offering his reflections on life and death as he moved into hospice care. "My pain is under control and I'm terribly happy - it sounds weird to say, but I'm as happy as I've ever been in my life.I used to think I'd rather be hit by the proverbial bus, but having a couple of months knowing this is coming has really helped me both do the boring 'death-min', but also get my thoughts and prepare myself, and feel so accepting of what's to come.It's been such a great bonus, actually. The book is called A Beginner's Guide to Dying, but really what I'm trying to convey is how enjoying life to the full kind of prepares you for this. ... I spent my life as an aid worker - quite a lot with the UN - and I've lived in places where death is something that not just exists in the background, but is imminently possible."Editor's Note: Click on the title's link to continue reading this inspirational story. Simon's book--to be published posthumously--is available for pre-orders on Amazon.com in Audible formats with Simon as the narrator.

UVM Home Health & Hospice raises over $128,000 myChamplainValley.com, Colchester, VT; by Charlotte Ferguson; 7/1/24 UVM Home Health & Hospice raised over $128,000 in its annual 5K fundraiser last month. This was the most the fundraiser has ever brought in for the McClure Miller Respite House. Every dollar raised goes directly to the McClure Miller Respite House, ensuring that each patient receives high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care despite their financial circumstances.

Pasadena Hindu Temple offers health planning series for seniors: Interactive session to cover advance care, palliative care, and hospice services Pasadena Now; 7/2/24 The Pasadena Hindu Temple is hosting a health and wellbeing series for seniors, focusing on future healthcare planning. ... Doctors Alka and Pradeep Kapoor, both board-certified in internal medicine, hospice, and palliative medicine, will present on topics including advance care planning, palliative care, and hospice care. The doctors, who have over 45 years of medical experience, are also certified in Post Acute and Long-term care medicine. ... Established in 2002, the Pasadena Hindu Temple has evolved into a hub for Indian heritage and Hindu worship in Southern California. Now operating as the Hindu Temple and Heritage Foundation (HTHF), the nonprofit organization offers various community services. Editor's Note: What cultures and faith communities are in your service areas? Do you reach out to all? Does your staffing reflect your community? Click here for U.S. Census information and search for your geographical areas.