Covenant Hospice

Volunteer Orientation

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:41:02 GMT

Volunteer Orientation
Start Date: 18-Dec-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 18-Dec-08 1:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Panama City Branch Office, Panama City, FL 32405
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Covenant Hospice Volunteer Orientation

This two hour training is required for all volunteers. Session topics include:

An overview of hospice, including history, philosophy, ethics, goals, services and programs.
An explanation of the Interdisciplinary Team and the concept of palliative care.
An introduction to Covenant Hospice and our “special kind of caring” for patients and families.
An explanation of the role of hospice volunteers, including requirements, guidelines and opportunities.
An opportunity to get to know one another and learn from others’ experiences and volunteer guidelines.

Covenant Hospice Panama City Branch Office

107 West 19th Street

Panama City, FL 32405

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:30:18 GMT

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training
Start Date: 11-Dec-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 11-Dec-08 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Perry Branch Office, Perry, FL 32347
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Patient and Family Support Training

This eight hour training is required for all volunteers that will have contact with patients and family members. The first two hours are Covenant Hospice Volunteer Orientation, required for all volunteers. Six additional hours of training are required for Patient and Family Volunteers. This training includes the following topics: Clinical Care and Comfort, Psychosocial/Spiritual Care, Grief and Bereavement, Communication Skills and Volunteer Documentation.

Covenant Hospice Perry Branch Office

2057 South Byron Butler Pkwy, Suite 9

Perry, FL 32347

Teen Volunteer Training

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:21:04 GMT

Teen Volunteer Training
Start Date: 15-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 15-Nov-08 2:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Tallahassee Branch Office, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Covenant Hospice Tallahassee Branch Office

1545 Raymond Diehl Rd, Suite 102

Tallahassee, FL 32308

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training-DAY TWO

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 15:05:20 GMT

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training-DAY TWO
Start Date: 14-Nov-08 12:00 PM
End Time: 14-Nov-08 4:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch Office, Pensacola, FL 32501
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Patient and Family Support Training

THIS TRAINING IS DAY TWO OF A TWO DAY TRAINING. YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH TRAININGS TO BE A PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT VOLUNTEER.

Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch Office

2001 North Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32501

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:37:33 GMT

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training
Start Date: 14-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 14-Nov-08 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Panama City Branch Office, Panama City, FL 32405
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Covenant Hospice Panama City Branch Office

107 West 19th St

Panama City, FL 32405

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:31:44 GMT

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training
Start Date: 13-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 13-Nov-08 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Niceville Branch Office, Niceville, FL 32578
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Patient and Family Support Training

Covenant Hospice Niceville Branch Office

101 Hart Street

Niceville, FL 32578

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:23:55 GMT

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training
Start Date: 13-Nov-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 13-Nov-08 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Tallahassee Branch Office, Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Patient and Family Support Training

Covenant Hospice Tallahassee Branch Office

1545 Raymond Diehl Road, Suite 102

Tallahassee, FL 32308

Patient And Family Support Volunteer Training-Day One

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:38:01 GMT

Patient And Family Support Volunteer Training-Day One
Start Date: 12-Nov-08 12:00 PM
End Time: 12-Nov-08 4:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch Office, Pensacola, FL 32501
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Patient and Family Support Training

THIS IS DAY ONE OF A TWO DAY TRAINING. YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH DAYS OF TRAINING TO BE A PATIENT AND FAMILY VOLUNTEER.

THE NEXT TRAINING IS SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14.

Covenant Hospice Pensacola Branch Office

2001 North Palafox Street

Pensacola, FL 32501

Volunteer Orientation

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:33:54 GMT

Volunteer Orientation
Start Date: 16-Oct-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 16-Oct-08 1:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Panama City Branch Office, Panama City, FL 32405
Speaker:

Event Details:

Covenant Hospice Volunteer Orientation

This two hour training is required for all volunteers. Session topics include:

An overview of hospice, including history, philosophy, ethics, goals, services and programs.
An explanation of the Interdisciplinary Team and the concept of palliative care.
An introduction to Covenant Hospice and our “special kind of caring” for patients and families.
An explanation of the role of hospice volunteers, including requirements, guidelines and opportunities.
An opportunity to get to know one another and learn from others’ experiences and volunteer guidelines.

Covenant Hospice Panama City Branch Office

107 West 19th Street

Panama City, FL 32405

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:18:34 GMT

Patient and Family Support Volunteer Training
Start Date: 16-Oct-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 16-Oct-08 5:00 PM
Location: Covenant Hospice Perry Branch Office, Perry, FL 32347
Speaker:

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Patient and Family Support Training

Covenant Hospice Perry Branch Office

2057 South Bryon Butler Pkwy., Suite 9

Perry, FL 32347

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 31-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 31-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 29-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 29-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 24-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 24-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 22-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 22-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 17-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 17-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 15-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 15-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 10-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 10-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 8-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 8-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 3-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 3-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Take a Tour!

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:41:52 GMT

Start Date: 1-Aug-08 11:00 AM
End Time: 1-Aug-08 2:00 PM

Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence

10075 Hillview Road

Pensacola, FL 32514

Healthy Living During the Summertime

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Summertime health. You probably know all you need to know. Hydrate. Keep drinking that water on hot days and use sunscreen to block the rays of the sun’s dangerous effects that could cause skin cancer. You’d be right. Those are very important health safety issues during the summertime. But there’s much more to summer time health and it’s all just common sense.

Summer is a time for swimming. Public and private pools, beaches, bays, and rivers are all are there for the cooling effect and the fun of swimming. But swimming has inherent dangers. Know how to swim. Every summer hundreds of people across this country will drown because they’re “over their head”. That is, they just don’t know safety rules or even the basics of how to swim safely. Secondly, diving accidents. You hear about it all the time. Someone—a teenager, young adult, a child dives in to the shallow water without knowing it. They strike their head and have a neck fracture that leaves them paralyzed oftentimes for the rest of their life.

The summer means bugs. Stinging insects, gnats, bees, and wasps. It’s important if you are an allergic person that you take special precautions. Your doctor may even recommend that you have an insect sting kit with you. That’s epinephrine in a shot form that you would give yourself immediately after you had an insect sting.

Summertime is also the time for barbeques and picnics. Burn injuries are common around those very hot grills. How about smoldering charcoal that has been dumped out on the ground and now the little barefoot children playing around step in it? Picnics themselves---what could be more fun? Well, that’s absolutely true but what could be more nauseating than getting food poisoning from potato salad or slaw that has been left out in the heat uncovered? Be sure to cover all picnic food and right after serving it return it to the ice chest or cooler.

So it is true that we need to hydrate and drink lots of water and protect our skin with sunscreen, but other summer health hazards are right out there. Let’s avoid the hazards and enjoy the good times.

3-Jul-08 12:00 PM

Patients Live Longer Under Hospice Care

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:00:00 GMT

A recent study published in a recent issue of the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management reports that hospice care may prolong the lives of some terminally ill patients.

Researchers selected 4,493 terminally ill patients with either congestive heart failure (CHF) or cancer of the breast, colon, lung, pancreas, or prostate. They then analyzed the difference in survival periods between those who received hospice care and those who did not.

Among these patients, the mean survival was 29 days longer for hospice patients than for non-hospice patients. In other words, patients who chose hospice care lived an average of one month longer than similar patients who did not choose hospice care, says the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO).

I can attest that there’s an inaccurate perception among the American public that hospice means you’ve given up. However, those of us who have worked in the field have seen firsthand how hospice can improve the quality of and indeed prolong the lives of people receiving care.

Researchers cited several factors that may have contributed to longer life among hospice patients. First, patients who are already in a weakened condition avoid the risks of over-treatment when they make the decision to receive hospice care. Second, hospice care may improve the monitoring and treatment patients receive.

Additionally, hospice provides in-home care from an interdisciplinary team focused on the emotional needs, spiritual well-being, and physical health of the patient. Support and training for family caregivers is provided as well. This may increase the patient’s desire to continue living and may make them feel less of a burden to family members.

I think this study reinforces our focus on providing better quality of life for our patients. Too often our patients and their loved ones tell us they wish they had taken advantage of hospice services sooner because of the many benefits the care provides.

16-Jun-08 2:00 PM

Depression Among Surviving Caregivers: Does Length of Hospice Enrollment Matter?

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 06:00:00 GMT

Elizabeth H. Bradley, Ph.D., Holly Prigerson, Ph.D., Melissa D.A. Carlson, M.P.H., M.B.A., Emily Cherlin, M.S.W., R. Johnson-Hurzeler, R.N., M.P.H., and Stanislav V. Kasl, Ph.D.

OBJECTIVE: Many terminally ill patients enroll in a hospicelate in their illness, and recent data indicate decreasing lengthsof hospice enrollment, yet we know little about the impact ofhospice enrollment length on surviving caregivers. This is thefirst study the authors know of that examines the associationbetween hospice enrollment length and subsequent major depressivedisorder among surviving caregivers. METHOD: The authors conducteda prospective cohort study with 174 primary family caregiversof consecutively enrolled hospice patients with cancer betweenOctober 1999 and September 2001. Using data from in-person interviewsat the time of enrollment and 6–8 months after the patient’sdeath, they estimated with logistic regression the adjustedrisk of major depressive disorder with the Structured ClinicalInterview for the DSM-IV axis I modules based on the numberof days of hospice care before death. RESULTS: Caregivers ofpatients enrolled with hospice for 3 or fewer days were significantlymore likely to have major depressive disorder at the follow-upinterview than caregivers of those with longer hospice enrollment(24.1% versus 9.0%, respectively), adjusted for baseline majordepressive disorder and other potential confounders. CONCLUSIONS:The findings identify a target group for whom bereavement servicesmight be most needed. The authors also suggest that earlierhospice enrollment may help reduce the risk of major depressivedisorder during the first 6–8 months of bereavement, whichraises concerns about recent trends toward decreasing lengthsof hospice enrollment before death.

Full article can be found at http://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/cgi/content/full/161/12/2257

1-Dec-04 0:00 AM

Covenant Hospice seeks teen volunteers

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Wed, 28 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE May 28, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth (850) 438-9714 (850) 293-2029 Cell Covenant Hospice seeks teen volunteers Pensacola, FL- Covenant Hospice is seeking compassionate teen volunteers who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life issues. A teen volunteer training workshop will be held from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 and June 13 at the Pensacola Covenant Hospice branch office, located at 2001 N. Palafox St. The workshop will educate teens on Covenant Hospice services, and prepares them for volunteering in many areas, including patient/family companionship, nursing home visits, fundraising events, administrative support and much more. The workshop is free and open to the public, and lunch will be provided. The contributions made by volunteers allow Covenant...

Covenant Hospice offers Grief Support Group in Milton

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 27 May 2008 12:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE May 27, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth (850) 438-9714 (850) 293-2029 Covenant Hospice offers grief support group in Milton Milton, FL - Feelings of grief and loss can be overwhelming. For this reason, Covenant Hospice will be offering a five-week grief support group in Milton at the Covenant Hospice office, located at 5907 Berryhill Rd. from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10. Those who attend will have the opportunity to explore their grief in a safe and caring environment. The support group begins on June 10 and will run for five Tuesday mornings through July 8. The support group is free but registration is required. Light refreshments will be served. To register or for additional information call Betsy DeBellis at 202-5930 ext. 1903. Covenant Hospice is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to...

Covenant Hospice offers public tours of new expansion

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth May 22, 2008 (850) 438-9714 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (850) 293-2029 – Cell Covenant Hospice offers public tours of new expansion Pensacola, FL – Beginning Friday, June 6 Covenant Hospice will be offering public tours of the new addition at the Joyce Goldenberg Hospice Inpatient Residence, located at 10075 Hillview Rd. in Pensacola. The tours will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. every Friday and Sunday, and are free and open to the public. Since 1992, the Joyce Goldenberg Residence has cared for more than 1,200 patients and their families at the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Residence allows Covenant Hospice to provide compassionate care in a homelike atmosphere for those facing a life-limiting illness and their families. The number of people in the area needing this kind of care has grown substantially. For that reason, Covenant Hospice...

Covenant Hospice wins Torch Award

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Mon, 12 May 2008 11:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE May 8, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth (850) 438-9714 (850) 293-2029 Cell BBB® Foundation announces winners of Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and Student Ethics Scholarship Pensacola, FL – The Better Business Bureau® Foundation of Northwest Florida announced the winners of the third annual Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics and Student Ethics Scholarship from its District I area which covers Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Covenant Hospice received the Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics in the charity category. They include ethics training in their employee orientation and require a refresher course annually for all employees. Covenant Hospice has a number of policies in place to ensure that even when there is a lack of clarity, there are standards in place to guide employees’ decision making. The Torch Award was created to...

Become a Covenant Hospice Volunteer

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 21:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jackie Crews Development & PR Manager (251) 478-8671 Office (251) 490-3804 Cell jackie.crews@covenanthospice.org Become a Covenant Hospice Volunteer Mobile, AL— Covenant Hospice, a not-for-profit organization, is seeking compassionate volunteers who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses. A volunteer training workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14 at the Covenant Hospice office located at 3201 Dauphin St., Suite D in Mobile. The workshop will discuss the many ways in which volunteers can choose to get involved, including providing patient/family support, visiting nursing homes and assisting with fundraising activities and office tasks. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Even if you only have a little time to...

Covenant Hospice honors nurses

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE April 22, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth Director, Public Relations Manager don.ruth@covenanthospice.org (850) 438-9714 Covenant Hospice honors nurses during National Nurses Week Pensacola, FL -- The work of Americas 2.9 million nurses to save lives and to maintain the health of millions of individuals is the focus of this years National Nurses Week, which will be celebrated locally by Covenant Hospice May 6-12 and throughout the United States. This year, the American Nurses Association (ANA) has selected Nurses: Making a Difference Every Day as the theme for 2008. Annually, National Nurses Week begins on May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day, and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of nursing as a modern profession. During this week, registered nurses in Pensacola will be honored by Covenant Hospice for their work with patients and families who are dealing with end-of-life issues. Traditionally, National...

Covenant Hospice Offers Remembrance Celebration

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Crestview, FL – Covenant Hospice will present a “Remembrance Celebration of Life” on May 4, 2008, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The program will be presented at the Crescent Park Village Assisted Living Facility at 551 W. Redstone Avenue, Crestview. Led by Charlotte Eschmann, Bereavement Specialist for Covenant Hospice, the celebration will include music, candle lighting, and selected readings. Family members and friends are encouraged to bring a photo of their loved one to be displayed on a special remembrance board at the ceremony. A reception and fellowship will follow after the ceremony. This program is free and open to the public.

“This is a special occasion for healing, honoring, and reflecting,” says Eschmann. “We encourage anyone in the community who has suffered the loss of a loved one to join us in remembering and celebrating the lives of those that were dear to them.” Saundra Daggs, a local performer, will present several songs, and Dolores Russell, a Covenant Hospice volunteer, will share her reflections. At the end of the program, each attendee will receive a remembrance keepsake to take home with them. For more information, contact Charlotte Eschmann at (850) 682-3628.

Covenant Hospice Offers Volunteer Training

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Crestview, FL - Covenant Hospice is offering volunteer training for potential volunteers in the Holt, Baker and Milligan areas on May 8, 2008, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The training will take place at the First Baptist Church of Holt, located at 532 W. Highway 90, in Holt. The training is free, and lunch will be provided. Upon completion of the training and a background check, volunteers will be eligible to serve patients of Covenant Hospice and their families.

Attendees are asked to RSVP to the Covenant Hospice office at 682-3628. For more information, call Donna Chapman at the Covenant office.

National Volunteer Week

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE April 14, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth Director, Public Relations Manager don.ruth@covenanthospice.org (850) 438-9714 Covenant Hospice honors hospice volunteers during National Volunteer Week Pensacola, FL – National Volunteer Week is April 27 through May 3, and Covenant Hospice is honoring its hospice volunteers who bring compassion, support and friendship to those facing a life-limiting illness. Hospice and palliative care volunteers bring companionship to people in the final months and weeks of life, respite to families and caregivers, and support in fundraising and administrative efforts by hospice care providers. These dedicated volunteers are integral members of the interdisciplinary team of professionals who provide care at the end of life. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) reports that there are an estimated 400,000 hospice volunteers providing more than 16 million hours of service to hospice...

Covenant Hospice offers workshops for new adult volunteers

noemail@covenanthospice.org — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 12:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE April 8, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Don Ruth (850) 438-9714 (850) 293-2029 Cell Covenant Hospice offers workshops for new adult volunteers Pensacola, FL- Covenant Hospice is seeking compassionate adult volunteers who are interested in making a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end-of-life issues. A volunteer training workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 at the Pensacola Covenant Hospice branch office, located at 2001 N. Palafox St. The workshop will educate volunteers on Covenant Hospice services, and prepares them for volunteering in many areas, including patient/family companionship, nursing home visits, fundraising events, administrative support and much more. The workshop is free and open to the public, and breakfast and lunch will be provided. The contributions made by...

RN Case Manager

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: RN Case Manager Description: The RN is a professional nurse specially trained in the Hospice concept to provide for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient/family unit. He/she works with the Interdisciplinary Team to facilitate patient care activities; provide advice, support and assistance to the team members as needed and is responsible for ongoing patient/family evaluation and assessment. The RN is an active participant in the Hospice program including community education. A. Competently performs all basic nursing skills. (See attached New Employee Nursing Skills Lists). B. Conducts initial physical assessment of patient in the home. C. Makes home visits for physical and emotional assessments of patient/family units. D. Develops and maintains a written Hospice Care Plan for each patient and updates twice monthly and as needed. E. Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records....

Housekeeper/Cook, In-Patient Facility

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: Housekeeper/Cook, In-Patient Facility Description: The housekeeper/cook, under the direction of the Clinical Manager, In-Patient Facility, provides for a safe, clean environment for the patients, oversees the cooking for patients, and assists with menu preparation. Posting End Date: 7/25/08 A. Cleans patient rooms, bathrooms, common areas and porches of the Facility. a. Assists the Administrative Assistant with the ordering of cleaning supplies. b. Cleaning will include mopping floors, vacuuming, dusting, spot clean windows and carpet and when necessary sanitizes carpet. Thorough window and carpet cleaning will be done professionally. B. Thoroughly cleans and sanitizes patient rooms after expiration and prepares the rooms for new admissions. C. Thoroughly sanitizes patient, staff and guest bathrooms daily and PRN. Patient bathrooms that are not being utilized by the patient will be cleaned every other day and as needed. D. ...

LPN - PT (Inpatient Facility)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Title: LPN - PT (Inpatient Facility) Description: A team nurse specially trained in the Hospice concept to provide for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient/family unit. He/she works with the interdisciplinary team to provide continuous care in order to meet the care and needs of the patient/family unit. A. Provides continuous care to a designated patient up to 12 hours per shift in a 24-hour period following the established Plan of Care formula by the primary or on-call RN. B. Reassesses the patient/family unit at planned intervals, contributing to the ongoing updating and maintenance of a written Hospice Care Plan. C. Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records. Documents per Plan of Care, each shift prior to completing shift. Signature and title are required on all documentation. D. Participates in IDTcare conferences upon request. E. Communicates on a regular basis to primary team members or...

Admissions RN - FT

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Title: Admissions RN - FT Description: A registered nurse specially trained in the Hospice concept to provide for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient/family unit. Member of the Admissions Team. Provides Hospice education to new patients and family/significant others. An active participant in the Hospice program, including community education. A. Make initial home visits for physical and emotional assessments of patient/family units. B. Conduct initial physical assessment of patient in the home for the purpose of identification of immediate problems and follow-up as necessary. C. Develop a written Hospice Care Plan for each patient. D. Initiate accurate and up-to-date medical records that must be completed by next business day for morning report to staff. E. Participate in Admissions Team conferences as scheduled. F. Communicate a thorough initial assessment to appropriate team members on...

RN - PRN (3 AVAILABLE POSITIONS)

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Title: RN - PRN (3 AVAILABLE POSITIONS) Description: The RN is a professional nurse specially trained in the Hospice concept to provide for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient/family unit. He/she works with the Interdisciplinary Team to facilitate patient care activities; provide advice, support and assistance to the team members as needed and is responsible for ongoing patient/family evaluation and assessment. The RN is an active participant in the Hospice program including community education. A. Competently performs all basic nursing skills. (See attached New Employee Nursing Skills Lists). B. Conducts initial physical assessment of patient in the home. C. Makes home visits for physical and emotional assessments of patient/family units. D. Develops and maintains a written Hospice Care Plan for each patient and updates twice monthly and as needed. E. Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date...

Administrative Assistant, Alzheimers Family Services

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Title: Administrative Assistant, Alzheimers Family Services Description: Performs a wide variety of duties requiring office management, administrative, and clerical skills. Works independently on many matters and projects. Frequent contact with members of Board of Directors, patients, families, employees, volunteers and the public. Posting Close Date: 4/21/08 A. Participate in community events and speaking engagements as a representative of AFS as requested to do so by the Director. B. Represent AFS and respond to individual and community requests for services. Work closely with other community agencies in the local area and network with appropriate state organizations to respond to inquiries and best meet needs of AFS clients/families. C. Responsible for initiation and completion of multiple administrative tasks of highly complex and confidential nature with little or no supervision. D. Assist with marketing and promotional duties such as presentations, handouts,...

Regional Social Worker-INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:15:00 GMT

Title: Regional Social Worker-INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY Description: The Regional Social Worker is responsible for all of the duties of a staff SW to include clinical support and counseling services. Establish and maintain working relationships with the other disciplines, employees, families, and community agencies. Act as a mentor to other Social Workers. Be a professional consultant to the workers in their region and will provide guidance, resources, new learning and support. Assist with the interviewing, hiring, orientation, completion of competencies and 90-day skills checklists with new Social Work staff. Complete the annual skills checklists prior to a Social Worker’s yearly evaluation. A. Provides professional social work services to Hospice patients, family members and/or significant others by assisting them with the psychosocial aspects of illness, disability, death, and bereavement. Maintains frequent contact with patients/families, Interdisciplinary Team, other...

LPN - Continuous Care - PT

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Title: LPN - Continuous Care - PT Description: A team nurse specially trained in the Hospice concept to provide for the personal, physical, emotional and social needs of the patient/family unit. He/she works with the interdisciplinary team to provide continuous care in order to meet the care and needs of the patient/family unit. A. Provides continuous care to a designated patient up to 12 hours per shift in a 24-hour period following the established Plan of Care formula by the primary or on-call RN. B. Reassesses the patient/family unit at planned intervals, contributing to the ongoing updating and maintenance of a written Hospice Care Plan. C. Maintains complete, accurate and up-to-date medical records. Documents per Plan of Care, each shift prior to completing shift. Signature and title are required on all documentation. D. Participates in IDTcare conferences upon request. E. Communicates on a regular basis to primary team members or to...

Home Health Aide - FT

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Title: Home Health Aide - FT Description: Responsible for providing personal patient care and related services for terminally ill patients in home or home-like settings. A. Competently performs all basic home health aide skills as listed on the New Employee and Annual Home Health Aide Skills List. This HHA Skills List must be completed annually and submitted with the annual performance evaluation. B. Assists the patient with personal care which may include bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, routine skin care, catheter care, feeding, dressing, grooming, transfers from bed to chair, bedside commode, or wheelchair and helping with ambulation. C. Assists the patient/family with incidental household tasks essential to the patient’s health needs such as light housekeeping, making and changing beds, dusting and vacuuming patient’s room, dish washing, tidying kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, delivering needed supplies, and caregiver respite. D. Assists the...

Home Health Aide - PRN

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Title: Home Health Aide - PRN Description: Responsible for providing personal patient care and related services for terminally ill patients in home or home-like settings. A. Competently performs all basic home health aide skills as listed on the New Employee and Annual Home Health Aide Skills List. This HHA Skills List must be completed annually and submitted with the annual performance evaluation. B. Assists the patient with personal care which may include bathing, oral hygiene, hair care, routine skin care, catheter care, feeding, dressing, grooming, transfers from bed to chair, bedside commode, or wheelchair and helping with ambulation. C. Assists the patient/family with incidental household tasks essential to the patient’s health needs such as light housekeeping, making and changing beds, dusting and vacuuming patient’s room, dish washing, tidying kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, delivering needed supplies, and caregiver respite. D. Assists the...

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Partners In Care Newsletters

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:34:53 GMT

PIC Home Newsletter Education Staff PIC Toolkit Summer 2008 Issue If you have any ideas, articles, or shout-outs you would like to see published in our upcoming PIC Newsletter, we want to know! Please contact us by emailing karen.cash@covenanthospice.org . Archives: 2008 Spring 2007 Fall 2007 Summer 2006 Summer 2005 Fall 2005 Spring 2004 Fall 2004 Spring 2003 Fall 2003 Spring

A Message from President & CEO, Dale O. Knee

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:55:45 GMT

On behalf of the Board of Directors, staff and volunteer of Covenant Hospice, I would like to personally thank you for visiting our website to learn more about Covenant Hospice and the services we provide. We feel so fortunate to be able to provide care to almost 1,300 patients throughout 35 counties each and every day. I hope that our website has provided you helpful information about end-of-life issues, and I hope that when the times comes, that you will entrust your loved one to our care. I am going to address some questions below that we receive frequently here at Covenant Hospice. However, if you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us. Sincerely, Dale O. Knee President & CEO of Covenant Hospice About Dale Knee Frequently Asked Hospice Questions Who is eligible for hospice? Do patients have to give up their own doctors? Is hospice care only for cancer patients? I live in an assisted living facility or nursing home. Why would I...

Covenant Society Donor Recognition Program

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:45:52 GMT

The Covenant Society is open to anyone wishing to contribute a minimum of $500 annually toward providing comprehensive, compassionate care to individuals and their loved ones at the end-of-life. For more information, please contact the Development Department at (850) 438-9714. Gift Levels: Diamond Level - $5,000 and above Annual Gifts Year end thank you letter with lapel Diamond pin Name listed in Covenant Hospice’s Annual Report as a Diamond Supporter Receive a copy of the Annual Report Receive Invitations to Special Events and other activities Receive an annual Covenant Hospice Plaque Name listed on Covenant Hospices website as a Diamond Supporter Name listed in Covenant Hospices Special Event programs as a Diamond Supporter The 2007 Diamond Level Members Emerald Level: $2,500-$4,999 Annual Gifts Year end thank you letter with lapel Emerald pin Name listed in Covenant Hospice’s Annual Report as an Emerald Supporter Receive a copy of the...

Covenant Society

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:43:57 GMT

Covenant Hospice is pleased to welcome the following donors as members of the Covenant Society for their 2006 contributions. That you for your support and generosity. Diamond Level Donors (learn more...) 21st Century Oncology Alfred I duPont Foundation, Inc. American Hospital Association Azalea Trace Sunday Morning Worship Service Dick and Laverne Baker Bear Family Foundation Berg Steel Pipe Corporation Bill and Martha Pullum Family Foundation, Inc. Brown Helicopter, Inc. Chadbourne Family Foundation Mrs. Thelma Cooey Cox Communications Gulf Coast, LLC D. W. McMillan Foundation D. W. McMillan Trust Mr. and Mrs. J. Mark Dunning Estate of Ira Francis Estate of Dorothy Atwood Hinkle Peter A. Falzone and Billie Jean Falzone Fort Walton Beach Medical Center Mr. and Mrs. Sam Goldenberg Mr. and Mrs. James Grimsley Gulf Power Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Robin Herr J. H. Baroco Foundation James J. Marks Foundation,...

Areas We Serve

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 17:51:49 GMT

Click on an area on the map to view information about the Offices and Community Support Centers for that area.

Working with Covenant

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:48:12 GMT

Covenant Hospice employees enjoy unique and rewarding careers in a variety of fields. Whether caring for patients directly or serving in administrative roles to support those who do, our employees strive to provide excellence in compassionate care to our patients, their loved ones, and the community. View our current openings. The Covenant Hospice culture is one that current staff members feel is an important part in their continued success. Among the key points noted by staff who feel this is the right place for them to be: Rewarding both personally & professionally. Growth and advancement opportunities. Family working atmosphere. Great teamwork. A true passion for what we do. Some of Covenant Hospices Employee Benefits include: Life Insurance All employees qualify for a Covenant-funded employee death benefit equal to one months salary. Full-time staff receive what is equal to one years salary to a maximum of $50,000 at no charge. Health & Dental Insurance...

End-of-Life Education

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:40:11 GMT

In living up to Covenant’s Mission, education is a priority for our center. Covenant Hospice provides professional in-services for our paid and volunteer staff. We also provide workshops for the private caregiver, the family and the community at large. Since comfort and hospice care is provided in many settings, so are our educational programs. Educational programs cover such topics as pain and symptom control, comfort or palliative care, documentation, communication and grief. Covenant has received national recognition by the Hospice and Palliative Nursing Association for its continued support and training of staff for Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing and Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant training programs. These training programs involve hourly lunch and learn sessions as well as an 8-hour study retreat taught by Covenant’s own staff of Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurses. Covenant staff obtained a 100% pass rate on the exam in the first quarter 2003. ...

Covenant Hospice Media Information

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:25:52 GMT

Newsroom Recent Awards 2006 Annual Report What is Covenant Hospice? In 1980, a committee of representatives from Pensacola, Florida area hospitals was appointed to develop a community-based hospice program. Through their efforts to provide care for persons with life-limiting illnesses, this committee’s hospice program led to the creation of our organization, Hospice of Northwest Florida and later changed to Covenant Hospice. As Covenant Hospice continues putting life into days when days can no longer be added to life, we are positively affecting thousands of lives each year. We proudly provide our services openheartedly without regard to age, race, gender or religion. When families need end-of-life care, Covenant Hospice provides services regardless of their ability to pay. Covenant Hospice Facts: Covenant Hospice is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization serving 35 counties in South Alabama, Northwest Florida and the Big Bend area of...

Service Area

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:12:32 GMT

Partners In Care Educational Resources

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:25:46 GMT

PIC Home Newsletter Education Staff PIC Toolkit As you make educational preparations during the year 2008, Covenant Hospice would like to continue to be available to you as an educational resource. The Partners In Care Program is able to offer the following in-services to the community. You may schedule in-services by speaking with your local area Covenant Community Educator. If you need to know how to contact your Community Educator or have questions about the in-services, you may call the Education Department at 800-541-3072 or 850-202-0913. We look forward to hearing from you! Teamwork between Teams: Different Personalities, Collaborative Care – Illustrates how bringing together two teams of people with different personality types affects the dynamics of work interaction and provides tips on working together and resolving conflict. Target audience: All...

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Porches

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Conference Room

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Dining Area

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Kitchen

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Chapel

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

The chapel is available for use anytime by patients and loved ones to gather, meet with one of Covenant Hospice's chaplains or a family spiritual leader.

Main Room

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

The main room includes several sitting areas, a dining area, and access to the porches and kitchen.

Patient Room

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Patient Room

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Patients and their families are welcome to decorate rooms with their own momentos, blankets, or other items that help to make it home.

Patient Room

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Rooms on the south and east sides have easy access to the porches.

Patient Room

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:37:03 GMT

Patient rooms have been thoughtfully decorated to create a soothing, home-like atmosphere for our patients, families, and guests.