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Hospices Work to Recruit More Volunteers Before COVID PHE Ends

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The number of hospice volunteers plunged during the first two years of the pandemic, and many are still working to rebuild their ranks. Many hospices saw volunteer volumes dip drastically as they suspended activities during the pandemic. Volunteers also help reduce providers’ costs.

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Hospice Getting Creative in Leveraging Volunteerism Post-PHE

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The roles of hospice volunteers have morphed during the pandemic in ways that could have lasting impacts on how providers mold care delivery models – including increasing clinical capacity. She stated this during the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) Interdisciplinary Team Conference.

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Sangre de Cristo Taps New CEO, YoloCares Names Palliative Care Director

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New CEO Takes Reigns at Sangre de Cristo Community Care Colorado-based Sangre de Cristo Community Care named Melinda Egging as its new CEO. Egging will oversee operations of the hospice, home health and palliative care organization. This marks her return to the organization.

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Post-PHE Hospice Regulation: Preparing for the Reinstated Volunteer Requirement

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This included the temporary lifting of the requirement that volunteers provide at least 5% of hospice patient care hours. Some are still working to rebuild their ranks, applying various volunteer recruitment and retention strategies alongside their other workforce initiatives.