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Short Takes New Report Documents Achievements of WHV Partners Hospices nationwide have demonstrated amazing support of the We Honor Veterans (WHV) program since NHPCO launched it in September 2010, in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Today, more than 1,900 hospices have enrolled as WHV partners. But perhaps more importantly, these hospices are using the WHV tools and resources to improve the care they provide to Veterans and their families — and give them the recognition they deserve for their service. A beautiful new 20-page report, recently published by NHPCO, spotlights this inspiring work, along with the program’s growth over the past three years and its future plans. Enroll Too — and Receive a Commemorative Poster! Consider joining your colleagues by also enrolling in the WHV program. While there are four WHV Partner Levels — based on a hospice program’s demonstrated work in serving Veterans — the first step is to become a Recruit. The WHV website provides full details, but there are really just two simple steps to become a Recruit: 1. Review the following two documents with your organization’s CEO and senior leadership: (1) WHV Campaign Facts, and (2) WHV Overview and Commitment form. 2. Complete the WHV Partner Commitment form and return it to NHPCO. To download a copy, visit the We Honor Veterans website. On approval of your completed commitment form, NHPCO will send you a confirmation email and your organization’s name will be listed in the online WHV Partner Directory. And, if you enroll by October 1, 2013, NHPCO will also send you a commemorative poster (shown on the opposite page). Enroll today by visiting the We Honor Veterans website. A 2013 Circle of Life Honoree The Hospice and Palliative Care Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs has received a 2013 Circle of Life Citation of Honor in recognition of its many achievements — including the We Honor Veterans program. (See page 18 to learn more about the Award.) 28 NHPCO NewsLine http://www.wehonorveterans.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3357 http://www.wehonorveterans.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3357 http://www.wehonorveterans.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3402 http://www.wehonorveterans.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3402 http://www.wehonorveterans.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3283

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NewsLine - September 2013

Hospice of Hope's Expansion into LTC
A Message From Don
VSED and Hospice Care: A Case Study
A Q&A With Judith Fox
Glatfelter Healthcare (display ad)
Simione Consulting (display ad)
2013 Circle of Life Honorees
Quality Reporting: A Look Back at the First Year
GSA Scientific Meeting (display ad)
HAN Intensive Participants
New Report on WHV Partner Achievements
Free Resources for Pain Awareness Month
Member News and Notes
Compliance Tip
Virtual Conference: Nov 4-8 (display ad)
Videos Worth Watching
Links to Resources on the NHPCO Website

NewsLine - September 2013