Heartbeat January/February | 2019
The elves behind the Kourageous Kids Holiday Party
Starting a new year brings excitement and focus, and I’m especially excited to begin a new year leading Hosparus Health. We accomplished so much throughout last year, ending with your generous support of our Employee Giving Program. We exceeded our goal, thanks to you, raising more than $130,000! One more notable accomplishment is our own Bob Mueller, who received the Commitment to Compassion Award!
From the CEO...
As we move away from a successful 2018, we prepare for a year of strengthening. 2019 will bring us several opportunities to embrace new systems, build new processes, and redesign structures which will make us stronger and better aligned to serve our patients and communities. You can look forward to opportunities to collaborate as teams and become more cohesive across Hosparus Health. To continue to get closer to our goal of caring for 10,000 patients, I need you to be fully engaged and accountable. To be clear, I’m
FORWARD MOMENTUM
TOUGH QUESTIONS How does flex time work?
asking for a commitment from each of you to embrace our new efforts to become stronger, to strive for more and to be resilient as the organization focuses on alignment. As you know, the hospice industry has hurdles we must overcome, including shrinking reimbursements and stiff competition, which makes it challenging for us to serve more families and serve them longer. Sometimes the answers may literally be in our backyard. One opportunity for us to consider is increasing the number of patients served in our current markets. The data indicates we only serve about 40% of eligible patients, while the national average hovers around 50%. There are opportunities, and if we are bold and strong, we can take advantage of these opportunities. Despite the obstacles, I see this as another great year for Hosparus Health. I believe in our mission, I believe in our care, and I believe in you.
Phil Marshall
CELEBRATION TIME..C’MON!
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SPREADING T HE WORD
Corporate Finance Reminders Happy 2019! As we kick off the new year a rew reminders when submitting expenses or invoices for payments, and mileage reimbursements:
New Year, New Online Presence Forward Momentum represents the technology, process, and communication upgrades that are underway to accommodate our growth. In the coming months, we will be redesigning our website, HosparusHealth.org, as part of our Forward Momentum. The new website will be a customerfocused site to serve as the digital front door to Hosparus Health. Stay tuned in each addition of Heartbeat for updates! Want to learn more about Forward Momentum? Watch the video:
Watch the Video
Winter Caring Connections Now Available!
Checkout 40 years of history with our winter 2018 Caring Connections! This edition includes photos, quotes, and memories from our founders, long-time staff and volunteers, and members of the community that have supported Hosparus Health.
EMPLOYEE EXPENSES • Please submit all expense reports (with Manager’s approving signature) to employeereimbursement@hosparus.org. • All paper expense reports for time periods PRIOR to December, were due by FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019. • All paper expense reports for DECEMBER, were due by TUESDAY, JANUARY 15, 2019 • All telephone bills for up to six months (July through December) were due by FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019. We understand some December statements will issue after the due date. Please contact finance if you haven’t turned these in. VENDOR INVOICES • Please submit all approved invoices to accountspayable@hosparus.org. • All 2018 invoices received after today should be approved and submitted promptly for payment. Should you know of an expense greater than $1,000 that we will not have an invoice for prior to the due dates, please email Beverly Bruyneel, bbruyneel@hosparus.org, with the vendor name, date of service, type of service, and total amount due. 2019 MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT The 2019 Hosparus Health reimbursement rate is .50 per mile. Hosparus, Inc. reimburses 85% of the IRS rate, and the IRS has announced the 2019 mileage reimbursement rate is .58 per mile. This reimbursement rate is subject to change should the IRS make any adjustments to their rate.
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S PR E A D I N G T H E W ORD
Corporate Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
Back in Session: Advocacy Updates
Led by Amy Hill and her team, Hosparus Health’s first ever Patient Family Advisory Council (PFAC) came to a close with three sessions completed. The goal for the council was to influence and improve the quality of care that we provide through family member participation. The group of individuals were mixed with those who had been very pleased with the care, or had concerns. We want to thank our PFAC group of family members and staff for their time, honesty, and input.
Our Legislators are back in session in both Kentucky and Indiana. Indiana convened its long session on January 3rd while Kentucky gaveled in for just 4 days on January 8th. Each week we’ll send a legislative update to keep you informed of important developments in healthcare and policies that may impact our mission. Please visit our web portal often to get more involved in advocating for what’s important to Hosparus Health on the state and Federal level. In the meantime, click on the link below to read the recent OP ED from our SVP External Affairs Gwen Cooper asking for support to reverse the sales tax requirements on nonprofits.
Support emergency legislation to fix 2018 HB 487
IN Senator Zay (middle) with the legislative team and stakeholders.
Stay in the Know!
Join our external newsletters, or send to someone you think would benefit! Monthly e-newsletter with featured events, blog, and important information.
Monthly E-newsletter
Grief Counseling e-newsletter with new groups, tips, blog, and upcoming events.
Legislative newsletter with updates on important votes, bills, laws, and other government news that affects Hosparus Health and the industry.
Grief Counseling e-newsletter
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CONNECT ING YOU TO EVEN TS
Calendar See more events & programs on our website, and show your interest and share our event pages on Facebook!
JANUARY SAT. 1/26, 9 AM Volunteer Training - Southern Indiana Where: Hosparus Health Southern Indiana For more information contact Vonya Gresham, vgresham@hosparus.org.
FEBRUARY
American Heart Month
FRI. 2/1
Wear Red Day If you choose to wear red this day, send Marketing your photo! Send to sgarvey@hosparus.org.
WED. 2/13, 8:45 AM
SAT. 3/16, 8 AM - 2 PM
Volunteer Training- Louisville Where: HL Community Room For more information contact Sky Yeasayer, syeasayer@hosparus.org.
Southern Indiana Yard Sale Where: HSI Office, 502 Hausfeldt Lane For more information contact Vonya Gresham, vgresham@hosparus. org.
FRI. 2/15 National Caregivers Day
March National Social Workers Month
FRI. 3/11-3/17 Patient Safety Awareness Week
SAT. 3/16, 8:45 AM Volunteer Training- Louisville Where: HL Community Room For more information contact Sky Yeasayer, syeasayer@hosparus. org.
SAT. 3/30 National Doctor’s Day
Central Kentucky Tea & Auction SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD
2019 Payroll Calendar now available Click Here
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Where: Pritchard Community Center 404 S. Mulberry, Elizabethtown Time: 2-4 PM What: Join the Central Kentucky community at their annual Tea & Auction to support patients and families. Each table to decorates according to the theme, which is “Denim & Diamonds” this year. For questions or tickets, contact Ginny Whitt, gwhitt@hosparus. org or Shelley Thompson at Hosparus Health of Central Kentucky in Elizabethtown at 270-737-6300 or 800-686-9577. RSVP by March 8th Tickets: $30 each or $240 per table
FUND I N G T H E M I S S ION
Development GIFTS
We received the following gifts and donations to help our patients and families who need us most: • $75,000 from the Etscorn Foundation for the meditation room at the future Grief Counseling Center. • Two of our Comprehensive Campaign committee members have each given gifts of $10,000. • $4,000 from the Dunbar Foundation for kids’ grief and in school workshops. • $5,000 from the Eva Juneja Foundation for Kourageous Kids. • $10,000 from grateful family member Bob Helfrich. • $10,000 from the Ephraim & Wilma Shaw Roseman Foundation • $20,000 from the Margaret E and Stephen E Diebold Foundation • $10,000 from the Fred B and Opal S Woosley Foundation for grief counseling. • $2,000 from the Mary Cofer Trigg Foundation for grief counseling in Hardin County. • $1,000 from the Lancaster Family Fund. • $11,000 from the Mahan Foundation for grief counseling to benefit residents of Oldham County. • $1,000 from the Sidney Anderson Foundation. • $25,000 from the River Cities Corvette Club car show. • $500 from the Samuel Lyon Charitable Foundation • $210 for HGR from the Kentucky Federation of Business & Professional Woman’s Club for Kourageous Kids.
The Good Stuff
Submitted by patients & families, this is the ‘why’ behind what we do.
Record Breaking Year for Employee Giving! Every year, employee are given the opportunity to donate part of their pay to the Circle of Excellence employee giving program. This year’s giving has been the best we have ever received from the campaign with 358 donors, up 202 from last year! Here is what our amazing staff have pledged: • Over 50% of our employees pledged $109,855 to Hosparus Health. • 51 folks pledged $8,168 to Hildegard House. • 42 folks pledged $6,552 to Shepherd’s Hospice. • 25 folks pledged $4,992 to Fund for the Arts. • 10 folks pledged $2,366 to Metro United Way These numbers can continue to increase with each orientation class having the opportunity to give and with others still getting their commitments in. For 2018 our employee giving program generated $21,000 for our sister hospice, Shepherd’s Hospice in Sierra Leone. Their CEO Gabriel received it this past month, and was very thankful. Read about Gabriel & Sierra Leone on page 13.
“My mother passed away on January 13th, 2019 at the inpatient unit at Norton’s. I can not begin to thank all of the doctors and nurses that provided her with the best care. I want to especially thank Mary. She was my mother’s nurse the last night my mother was with us. I also want to thank AJ and Sarah. They were my mom’s hospice nurse and social worker while she was still in the nursing home. Again, I am so grateful for the service that Hosparus provides. My mother passed away peacefully and with dignity. - Online Form submitted by daughter of patient
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Employees
Human Resources, Education and Employee Health News
Tough Questions Q: I was hired on with a stated start and stop time. Others are able to come and go as they please to fit their personal needs. Most do not even “make up time” if they have to leave for any reason or come in late, etc.
A: Hosparus Health has generally kept core business hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. With the round-the-clock nature of the
work that we do, and with one community operating in the Central Time zone, we have found that we must have some flexibility in how departments schedule their work times, and setting work schedules has been at the discretion of each manager. If an hourly (non-exempt) employee comes in late or leaves early, his/her time card should reflect that. If a salaried (exempt) employee flexes their time, they should be sure to clear the missed time with their manager. Please note that you may not be aware of the workload or “make up time” that another employee puts in. If you truly feel that someone is committing time fraud, please report that information to Human Resources or call the Compliance Line at 866-842-7172.
Sneak Peak
Microsoft Training Opportunity
Employee Recognition
The OTT & Shining Star program you already know is getting a fresh look and will roll out in February!
Stay tuned for more!
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We H Our Employees We aren’t the only ones who are fond of you... Your coworkers and the families you care for also admire you.
The Over the Top (OTT) & Shining Star program you already know is getting a fresh look and will roll out in FEBRUARY!
How do I earn an Over the Top card or Shining Star?
Join Sarah Mertz in the education department for hands-on Microsoft PowerPoint training!
Tuesday, February 19, 2019 8:30-9:30 AM Education Department - Computer lab You will learn to: • Navigate the PowerPoint environment • Create and save a presentation • Build a presentation – edit text, format text, characters and paragraphs Please RSVP to Stephanie Harwood at Sharwood@hosparus.org or 502-814-5405. Computers are provided.
We aren’t the only ones who are fond of you... Exiting Employees Your coworkers and the families you Kaitlyn Hoitmot Grief Counseling Intern - CORP care for also admire you. Kathy Kirk, Community Director - HGR
You can earn either of these recognitions by doing what you already do---providing amazing compassionate care and service. • An OTT card is specifically for providing excellent customer service or support to your peers. StaffAmy can fill Womack, out an Over ThePRN Top cardRN - HICC on any staff member. Ask your manager where the cards are at your location. Ashley Lang,Completed Team Nurse - HLSE cards should be put in the designated box. Nurse - HSI • A ShiningBrady Star is forAkins, providing Team excellent service to a patient and/or their family. It is a way for Carol Rubarts, Chaplain - HCL the families to say thank you to their caregiver and make a donation in honor of them. The Carol Taylor, Shining Star donation forms arePRN given toRN - HCL families in their packet, and they may fill them Cheryl out by hand or online.Carder, CNA - HCL OVER
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The Over the Top (OTT) & Shining Star program you already know is getting a fresh look and will roll out in FEBRUARY! Dustin Ford, On Call RN - HGR CNA - HBR How do I earn an Jessica Over theKinser, Top card Judy Crowder, PRN RN - HLSE or Shining Star?
You can earn either of these recognitions by doing what you already do---providing amazing 6 compassionate care and service. • An OTT card is specifically for providing
Kimberly Barrett, Visit Nurse - HCL Lynette Stivers, Team Nurse - HLSE Richard Neuner, Visit Nurse - HCL Sheila Otten, Clinical Social Worker - CORP Tammy Huff-Worsham, Visit Nurse - HCL Tonya McGill, Visit Nurse - HCL
Welcome New Employees In our recent orientation classes we welcomed the following new employees to our organization!
WELCOME TO:
Angelica M. Smith, Visit Nurse - HCL Mary A. Keene, On Call RN - HGR Ramona “Gail” Faith, Admin Coord., Quality & Clinical Excellence - HL Corp Ashley Hammerbeck, Hospice & Palliative Medicine Physician- HL Corp Wanda “Yvonne” Hubrich, Executive Coord. - HL Corp. Faith L. White, Unit Secretary - HICC Lisa M. Lewis, Unit Secretary - HICC Linda “Lin” T. Essick, Team Nurse - HLSE Tammy L. Jessie, CNA - HLSE Brady K. Akins, Team Nurse - HSI Donna M. Beld, Team Nurse - HLSW Jenny A. Dreuth , Community Director - HLSW Please also welcome Scott Herrmann as the Chief Strategy Officer! Scott comes to Hosparus Health from Louisville Metro Government as Director of Economic Development at Louisville Forward. His role as CSO will be to work alongside Phil Marshall to pinpoint new capital opportunities, align strong partnerships, identify possibilities for expansion and explore new ways to share our amazing care. He will complement our Executive Team, ensuring a strong collaborative and strategic focus on Business Development, Marketing & Communications, Development, and Legislative Affairs.
The Over The Top program is designed to show appreciation to a fellow co-worker who has provided excellent customer service and/or support to their peers. Staff can fill out an Over The Top card on any staff member that helped them in some way. Ask your manager where the cards are at your location. Completed cards should be put in the designated box. A copy of the card is then sent to the nominated individual and to their supervisor.
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Barren River Dr. William Travis
Green River Adam Sarah
Jenny Carpenter Jewell Moore Joyce Dryden, 2 Monica Smith Rita Rutledge Robert Shenita Usher, 3 Steffene Harris Tonya Benson Veronica
HICC Amber Schiller, 2 Diana Foot,2 Donna Chappell, 2 Dorothy
Louisville Amanda Watson Brittany Becerra Cindy Murphy Jennifer Fee
Central Louisville Carrie Gibson Liana Quinn
Donna Crume Erin Lauersdorf Ida Stephens Janice Gelley Our Shining Star program was Jennifer Bradbury created so staff could receive the Jennifer Keating recognition they deserve from families. Patients and families give a Jennifer Kitts donation to Hosparus Health in honor Joan Durbin Joann Pearson of a caregiver to say thank you. Karen McCubbins Nurses Kayla Scruggs Alicia Stinson Kelly Lane Beverly Detroy, 2 Ketlin Schneider Debbie Burk Kristie Jordan, 2
Shining Star
Kandice Criss Kim Lanham Laura Minyard Lisa Maddox Sarah Mertz Sarah Williams Tammy Jones Tracy Markert Louisville Northeast Jennifer Conway Louisville Southwest Megan Godsave Nasecah McTier
Melissa Renfrow Natasha Hellman Regina Taylor Samantha Sorg Shanna Shields, 2 Shannon Thompson Stephanie Alvey Tracy Hardin, 3
Mary Alice Pierce Lavenia Murray, 2 Michelle Sanders, 2 Maya Mason Vicki Runnion Robin Bagshaw Robyn Mathias Chaplains Tiffany Mickens Lawrence Lucas Toemica McDougal Rev Beth Causey Tranel McBride Todd Sprouse
Social Workers
CNAs
Ashley Hall Courtney Dilley Dana Mills Drew Wagoner
Alayna Bailey Candace Blanton Emily Stark, 2 Geraldine Spalding
Other Staff
Dr. Willliam Travis Elizabeth Scott Mary Rectenwald Shanda Riley
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Employees Human Resources, Education and Employee Health News
Improve the Patient Experience
Every complaint is an opportunity to improve Hosparus Health’s overall patient experience. More feedback means more information for patient advocates and more chances to improve the patient/family experience of care. Patients, caregivers, and families should be encouraged to communicate complaints, criticisms and grievances to any staff member on the interdisciplinary group caring for the patient. SERVICE RECOVERY is important in creating a culture of excellence! The real test of Service Excellence comes when a bad experience is swiftly and honestly addressed and turned around. When a patient/family complains, you have a brief window of opportunity to make or break all chances for satisfactory resolution and, ultimately, loyalty. Here are some tips to handle service recovery situations: • It is vital that we acknowledge the problem and the patient/family feelings. Remember that perception is reality. This is not the time to argue and explain your position. It is the time to accept responsibility for acting on the complaint. • An apology, as simple as it may seem, is an important step in moving the situation away from the negative and into the positive, action-focused arena. An apology is not an admission of guilt. You can safely apologize by saying,“I’m sorry that happened.”
Land’s End and Green River Scrubs Gear
Get a fresh look this year! Refresh your Hosparus Health wardrobe and gear!
Hosparus Health Lands’ End
(Links directly to Hosparus Health shopping site)
Hosparus Health Green River Scrubs 1. Click on Group Sign In. 3. Your Group Sign In code is: Hosparus 4. At the bottom click “Click here to see the items for “Hosparus.” *Green River Scrubs items can be purchased using payroll deduction.
• Submit a RL Solutions feedback form. Hosparus Health categorizes our complaints and grievances based upon type so we can trend reporting and develop performance improvement projects based upon this information. (This form can also be found on the Hub.)
Congratulations!
To these newly certified staff members CHPNA CNA Detra Allen
Advanced Certification Hospice & Palliative (ACHP) Jennifer Siegman
Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine Dr. Dustin Dillon
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Hospice & Palliative Medicine Certified Nurse Practitioners Jennifer Jennings Leah Riggs Shanda Riley
HE R E TO H E L P
Employees Human Resources, Education and Employee Health News
NEW QTIPS Resource
The Quality Department is very excited to announce the introduction of QTIPS:
Active Shooter Recently, the term “active shooter” has become part of our vocabulary. The Federal Bureau Of Investigation defines an Active Shooter as someone who is “actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area.” Hosparus Health’s Emergency Response Plan includes courses of action that describes how staff can most effectively respond to an active shooter situation in the workplace to minimize the loss of life:
Quality To Improve Patient Service
QTIPS is an educational resource form. It will be used to provide education around best practices, to enhance education about current practices/process, and to provide clarification on quality topics. QTIPS will generally be distributed on a monthly basis and more frequently as needed. The Quality Department distributed our maiden QTIPS to Chaplains, Social Worker, and Nurses. These QTIPS will be a follow-up to the mandatory Joint Commission training and will provide additional examples for updating plans of care.
Go365 Health Assessment
For all of our employees who have health insurance through Humana –
Click here to complete your online health assessment by January 31, 2019. The assessment, along with your biometric screening that you completed in 2018, are required to receive the discounted employee deduction for your Humana health insurance. For instructions on accessing your health assessment click here.
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KEEPING YOU CONNECT ED
Community
Across Southern Indiana, Louisville, Central Kentucky, Green River and Barren River
Holiday Happenings Recap
All the offices got festive this holiday with parties, potlucks, and gift giving. Checkout how Hosparus Health spread the holiday cheer!
Finance Channels their Inner Frosty
The Finance department had a little competitive fun by having a snowman decorating contest with toilet paper! The winning team was Jeanmarie French, Mike Marshall, & Maggie Smith with the snowman second from the right.
Development & KKids Hang with the Big Man
The Kourageous Kids party was held in December in Louisville. Each year donors such as Beach Mold & Tool, Cave Hill Cemetery, Texas Roadhouse, and Nord’s donate gifts and food to throw the kids and their families a memorable party. Santa was in attendance passing out gifts and taking photos. 2018 was the largest group of KKids families who received gifts. View all the photos here
Louisville Shows Comfort & Joy
HL Main building held its annual potluck and ornament exchange while staying toasty by the yule log.
External Affairs Shows Off their Theft Skills
The annual external affairs holiday party, meeting, and white elephant game showed that this bunch means business when it comes to presents. The Outreach, Marketing, Volunteer, and Legislative departments gather each year to discuss their accomplishments and goals for the upcoming year, and to exchange gifts in a lively way.
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Community
Across Southern Indiana, Louisville, Central Kentucky, Green River and Barren River
Hosparus Health Minute
Green River Celebrates Law Enforcement
This month, Green River’s on-call nurse Pam Druin appeared on the Hosparus Health Minute at Big Dawg radio in Campbellsville. The segment is on every 3rd Monday of the month. This month’s segment covered some of Pam’s most meaningful experiences working in hospice care. Listen Here!
Volunteer Manager Carrie Truitt and Outreach Manager Jen Van Mersbergen celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by bringing the county sheriff’s department their favorite treat---donuts!
Media Spotlight In case you missed it!
News Enterprise: Local Hosparus receives recognition from We Honor Veterans program
Glasgow Daily Times: Hosparus Health recognized for commitment to veterans
Medical News: Expanded hospice benefits now available to 1.5 million Kentuckians
News Enterprise: Tips for grieving the loss of loved ones during the holidays
News Enterprise: End-of-year cleanouts benefit charitable thrift shops
Voice Tribune: Hosparus Health Chief Medical Officer Earns Fellow Designation from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
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AT T HE CORE OF OUR WORK
Volunteers Hosparus Health Ambassador Program Our Ambassador Program is an extension of our outreach and volunteer program. It has officially launched throughout our entire footprint! Our ambassadors help us share information about the benefits of Hosparus Health and how we improve the quality of life for those in our communities that need us most.
Know someone who would make a great ambassador? Fill out this form Welcome to our newest Ambassador:
Better Bake Off: Better Impact Training Competition
The volunteer department is officially launching its portal to all volunteers to manage volunteer activity reporting and profiles. The portal is called Better Impact, with Sky Yeasayer as the lead the portal is taking the volunteer department to the next level. To celebrate the launch and training for the portal, volunteers were able to participate in “Better Baking Kick Off� meetings. Volunteers were encouraged to make their favorite recipes to win a prize. Thelma Martin (pictured with Sky) won with her Lemon Ice Box Pie!
MONTEL RICHARDSON Pastor, First Baptist Church Campbellsville, KY
2019 Volunteer Training Dates
Help Build What Hosparus Health was Founded On
We have a goal this year to grow our volunteers in order to continuing serving patients and families. Volunteers only have to commit to as little as 24 hours a year, and can choose hours that work best with their personal life. Although patient care volunteers are in high demand, volunteers can do a variety of tasks: administrative, events, grief counseling help, care blankets, veteran recognition, play instruments, hair care, and massage therapy. Below are the training dates in full for 2019, if you know someone who has a
little time on their hands and wants to give back and get more in return,
have them fill out an application or contact Sky Yeasayer at syeasayer@hosparus.org, or 502-814-5436. Central Kentucky Louisville January 30, future dates TBD March 16, April 23, May 22, June 15, Time: 8:15AM-4:15PM CT July 24, August 14, September 14, Location: Grayson County Extension October 22, November 16 Office,123 Commerce Drive Time: 8:45AM-4:30PM Location: Louisville Main Bldg Southern Indiana *Lunch provided April 3, June 1, October 2, December 7 Time: 9AM-5PM Location: HSI Office *Lunch and snacks provided 12
DID YOU KNOW?! If someone is interested in patient care volunteering, but not sure about it, they can register to attend a training without filling out an application, and fill one out afterward if they want to commit! Barren River January 29, February 22, and March 18 Time: 9AM-4PM CT Location: HBR Office *Lunch & refreshments included
Y O U ’ R E T H E E XPERT
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Hosparus Health employees donate $21,000 to Shepherd’s Hospice in Sierra Leone Hosparus Health is pleased announced our recent donation of $21,000 to The Shepherd’s Hospice in Sierra Leone to help fund the organization’s palliative care services and training. The Shepherd’s Hospice is a registered non-governmental organization in West Africa that serves more than 3,000 patients a year. Hosparus Health’s donation is a result of a recent employee-giving campaign in which employees of the Louisville-based nonprofit hospice and palliative organization designated Shepherd’s Hospice as the recipient of their voluntary contributions. The donation is helping to pay the salary for Shepherd’s Hospice Clinical Officer Kartha Murana, who cares for patients at the organization’s inpatient palliative care center. Murana studied Clinical Science at the University of NJala, graduating in 2018. She now helps train her colleagues at Shepherd’s Hospice in palliative care. “We have partnered with Shepherd’s Hospice for many years, sending supplies and donations to this wonderful organization that helps so many seriously illness people in Sierra Leone,” says Bob Mueller, Senior Vice President of Development for Hosparus Health. “You can tell by their incredible generosity that our employees understand better than anyone else the important work Shepherd’s Hospice is doing. We are grateful to be able to support their mission in such a meaningful way by providing funds for medical care and training.” Hospice Care Sierra Leone“Hosparus Health’s donations are helping Kartha translate her skills into compassion and comfort for patients struggling with life-limiting illnesses,” says Gabriel Madiye, Executive Director of The Shepherd’s Hospice. “I want to thank the staff members of Hosparus Health, the management and trustees of this partner hospice for their donations and gifts.” For more about Shepherd’s Hospice, visit theshepherdshospice.com.
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