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Member News and Notes
Senator John Boozeman Gets Insights
on Challenges Facing Providers
Pat Ahern Named CEO
of The Center for Hospice
& Palliative Care
Patricia Ahern, RN, MBA,
FACHE, has been named the
new CEO of The Center for
Hospice & Palliative Care
(Cheektowaga, NY).
U.S. Senator John Boozeman, a long-time supporter
of hospice in Arkansas, toured the Circle of Life
Hospice Home at Legacy Village (Bentonville, AR)
in February. As part of the tour, he met with CEO,
Mary McKinney, and members of her executive
team, who discussed a range of regulatory and
reimbursement concerns affecting the entire
hospice community.
Kathy Davis Receives
ELNEC Trainer of the
Year Award
Kathy Davis, PhD, RN, was one
of only 12 ELNEC trainers to
receive the ELNEC Trainer of
the Year Award in recognition
of her commitment to improve
palliative care within her
institution and community.
Davis has provided care to children and families
at the University of Kansas Medical Center,
Department of Pediatrics, for over 30 years, first
as a pediatric school teacher and more recently as
the director of pediatric palliative care. She is also
an active member of NHPCO, serving as co-leader
of the Children's Project on Palliative/Hospice
Services and as faculty for NHPCO's pediatrics
training. In addition, she serves on the NHPCO
Ethics Advisory Council.
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Ahern brings 30 years of health care experience to
the program, having worked in both the acute care
hospital and end-of-life care settings. Most recently,
she served as president/CEO of Rainbow Hospice
and Palliative Care in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Hospice Volunteer, O.J. Metzgar,
Receives Patriotism Award
O.J. Metzgar, a
volunteer with
Hospice of the
Plains (Wray,
CO), has received
the American
Legion's
Patriotism Award
for his exemplary
service as part of
the hospice's Veteran Support Unit.
Members of this unit support Veteran patients
in a variety of ways, including "Certificate of
Appreciation" presentations to recognize their
military service. Metzgar was also commended
for his work in rescuing military memorabilia and
establishing a military museum room at the Brush
Museum and Cultural Center.
Hospice of the Plains is currently a recruit in
NHPCO's We Honor Veterans program.
http://www.wehonorveterans.org
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NHPCO NewsLine April 2014
Gaining as Much as They Give
A Message From Don
Dementia and the Hospice Volunteer
The Volunteer Management Mentorship Program
Volunteer Virtual Conference Sessions Now on E-OL
Celebrating Volunteers! (display ad)
NHDD Now 7 Years Strong
Help an Exemplary Volunteer Get National Recognition
Member News and Notes
Advocacy Intensive June 16-17 (display ad)
Compliance Tip: Part D
High-Performance Hospice Care (display ad)
Being a Member Can Save You Money (display ad)
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