NewsLine - May 2013 - (Page 3)

Education—More Essential Than Ever A s I write this message, NHPCO’s 28th Management and Leadership Conference is about to begin and I’m pleased to report it will be our highest attendance in five years. Next month I’ll share feedback about the event for those of you who were unable to attend. The next Geographic Area Report, that will be emailed to primary contacts in late May, is another excellent source of information, especially on those issues discussed at the NHPCO board meeting which is held in conjunction with MLC. While our national conferences—both MLC and the Clinical Team Conference each fall—provide an exceptional learning opportunity for leaders and staff, let me reinforce the priority that NHPCO places on education in general. As we share in the NHPCO Annual Report, 59 percent of our expenses relate to work in the areas of education and engagement. In my view and that of the board’s, this is money well spent, and a reflection of the value we place on service and stewardship, two of the key values in our Strategic Plan. So how is this money being spent? Let me highlight a few of the areas: Regulatory and Compliance Support: In addition to tracks at our conferences, our Regulatory team keeps members up to date via weekly NewsBriefs, the Compliance Tip in every NewsLine, and through our Regulatory Alerts and bimonthly Roundups. “Regulatory Assistance” also responds to more than 4,000 individual inquiries each year, often on complex issues that require research and multiple contacts. The team also presents at state conferences and meetings around the country—to bring that support as close to your door as possible. Virtual Conferences: Last year NHPCO hosted its first virtual conference on volunteer leadership. This provided a cost-effective opportunity for those who can’t afford to bring large numbers of staff to our national conferences. Feedback and attendance were tremendous, so we have planned our next virtual conference for this November on the important topic of bereavement services. Please stay tuned. NHPCO also offers a Hospice Manager Development Program, as well as leadership and distance-learning opportunities. Please bookmark the Regulatory and Education sections of the NHPCO website to make sure you are fully utilizing all we offer. Educational programming is a benefit of membership, but also essential. J. Donald Schumacher, PsyD President/CEO NewsLine 3 http://www.nhpco.org/about/strategic-plan http://www.nhpco.org/regulatory http://www.nhpco.org/education

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

Increasing Your Direct-from-Family Referrals
A Message From Don
Lighthouse of Hope Fund
The Advantages of Mobile Technology at the Bedside
Simione Consulting (display ad)
Revised State Hospice Profiles (display ad)
Dementia: A Closer Look
Differentiating Dementias
Spiritual Care for Patients With Dementia
NHF Gala Sponsors (display ad)
Make an Impact: African PC Nursing Scholarship (display ad)
ehospice USA Unveiled
Host a Screening of “Honor Flight, the Movie”
Two New Reports to Help You Evaluate Your Operations
New Report Released on Inpatient Hospital Deaths
Compliance Tip
New Online Courses from NHPCO’s E-OL
Videos Worth Watching
News From FHSSA

NewsLine - May 2013