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Member News Congratulations to Rick Kasper NHPCO congratulates Rick Kasper as 2015's first Hospice Manager Development Program's Level III Designee. MPD Level III participants undergo a rigorous assessment process, then identify, work on and complete a specific and individualized professional goal. Components of the Hospice MDP Level III are tied to the participant's organization and the individual's professional responsibilities. Rick explains: "As the chief executive officer of Joliet Area Community Hospice, I want to continually improve. The outcome for end-of-life care is for a dignified, pain-free death for all of our patients. This is a very sensitive topic for patients, their family members, and their caregivers. What I learned in Hospice MDP Level III focused on me. I learned that I need to become comfortable with the other person's communication style in order to improve the communication between us. This program really made me step out of my comfort zone and evaluate myself. This has been very helpful to me professionally as well as personally." The Hospice MDP is designed to develop competent and confident hospice leaders that can effectively manage the complexities of their responsibilities in the hospice organization. For more information, visit www.nhpco.org/mdp. 42 NHPCO NewsLine | Summer 2015 New NCHPP Physician Section Leader Bernice Burkarth, MD, of Treasure Coast Palliative Care is the new Physician/Advance Practice Provider Section Leader. Dr. Burkarth earned her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and went on to practice general neurosurgery in the Treasure Coast of Florida until 2005 when she dedicated herself to the practice of hospice and palliative medicine. She also serves as an assistant clinical professor at Florida State University School of Medicine, Fort Pierce campus. Karen Rubel Named one of Vegas Inc. 2015 Women to Watch Karen Rubel, vice president of development for Nathan Adelson Hospice, has been named among the 2015 Women to Watch by Vegas Inc., a top weekly business publication in Southern Nevada. The annual Women to Watch award celebrates outstanding women from industries such as real estate, gaming, health care, law and the nonprofit sector, who will have a strong impact on the year to come and who have demonstrated significant business accomplishments in their industries. "We are very proud of Karen's accomplishments within our hospice and thrilled that she is a recipient of this well-deserved recognition," said Carole Fisher, president and chief executive officer of Nathan Adelson Hospice. "Our organization is very fortunate to have her as a part of our senior leadership team." http://www.nhpco.org/mdp

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NHPCO NewsLine Summer 2015

Issue Table of Contents
2015 Virtual Conference (display ad)
A Message From Don
Research on Hospice Care in Rural Areas
NHPCO's Rural Task Force
Thanks to MLC Supporters (display ad)
Improving Morale Through Authentic Appreciation
Simione Healthy Business Solutions (display ad)
ACHC Accreditation in your Field (display ad)
A Closer Look at Rebranding
ehospiceUSA (display ad)
AAHPM Intensive (display ad)
Diversity Advisory Council
Global Partners in Care
IOM National Conference
CSU Institute Collaboration
Pediatric Conversation Starter Kit
Regulatory Tools
State Hospice Profile (display ad)
Member News
Clinical Team Conference (display ad)
News From National Hospice Foundation
NHPCO Educational Offerings (display ad)
News From Global Partners in Care
NHF Fundraising (display ad)
Moments of Life Video Collection (display ad)
More from Moments of Life
Links to Helpful Resources

NHPCO NewsLine Summer 2015