[Hurricane/Storm Helene] Workforce emergency support
10/01/24 at 02:00 AM
[Hurricane/Storm Helene] Workforce emergency support
National Hospice Foundation; website; retrieved 9/30/24
Mission of the Hospice Workforce Emergency Support fund is to support hospice workforce needs in the wake of an emergency event. Examples of support could include post-event funding for a hospice staff member’s childcare, shelter, groceries, etc., or assistance with purchasing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). WHO CAN APPLY?
- NHPCO provider members
- Individual hospice staff may apply for support through their organization
- Hospice providers may apply for funds to support their hospice workforce
- Legacy-NHPCO Council of States members and Legacy-NAHC Forum of States members
- (Optional) State associations assesses needs on the ground and provides feedback to NHPCO.
FUND AWARDS: Funds are distributed to the provider member. Individual award – up to $1,000. Provider award – up to $5,000. Levels of award will be determined by the NHPCO Emergency Response Team on a case-by-case basis.