Contents 6 Trauma Informed End-of-Life Care The NHPCO Trauma Informed End of Life work group is developing a series of resources that provide information and recommendations to help navigate these unprecedented times. 6 10 14 14 Quality Connections and Project ECHO Quality Connections launched in January 2021 and providers are already on the continuous quality improvement journey - and Project ECHO is another component of NHPCO's innovative quality efforts. 2021 Public Best Practices for Safe Disposal Hospice and palliative care providers play an essential role in reducing the potential risk of drug misuse for patients and their families. Proper at-home drug disposal can help. 22 HMDCB Q&A 24 2021 Board of Directors 27 NHPCO Signature Programs 28 NHF FUNdraiser Policy Priorities We are working with members, state organizations, national organizations, and relevant stakeholders to advance our legislative and regulatory agenda, and we share some legislative accomplishments. 18 18 29 New Resources 30 Research on EOL Doulas 31 Opus Peace Award 10 Newsline / Spring 2021 3