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Barbara Vargo1, Joni Osnes

  • 1Hospice of the Hills, Rapid City, South Dakota, USA. vargo@rapidnet.com

Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|October 25, 2002
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Hospice of the Hills implemented an on-call volunteer program in 1994 to meet urgent family needs. This initiative significantly improved patient and family support, receiving widespread acclaim.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Volunteer Management
  • Healthcare Support Services

Background:

  • Hospice care often faces unexpected patient and family needs.
  • Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting hospice teams.
  • Timely volunteer support is essential for comprehensive patient and family care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and impact of an on-call volunteer program in a hospice setting.
  • To enhance the responsiveness of hospice services to emergent family needs.

Main Methods:

  • Hospice of the Hills initiated an on-call volunteer program in 1994.
  • Patient care volunteers were invited to participate in the on-call program.
  • The program's success was evaluated through feedback and recognition.

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Main Results:

  • The on-call volunteer program was highly successful.
  • The program received positive feedback from hospice families.
  • Medical staff and external organizations recognized the program's value.

Conclusions:

  • An on-call volunteer program can effectively address urgent needs in hospice care.
  • Such programs enhance the capacity of hospice teams to support patients and families.
  • Volunteer engagement models can be successfully adapted to meet critical healthcare demands.