diane jones, vahpc project administrator kandyce powell, executive director, maine hospice council...
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Diane Jones, VAHPC Project Administrator
Kandyce Powell, Executive Director, Maine Hospice Council
Brian Duke, Consultant, WHYY Caring Community
The National Hospice-Veteran Partnership Program
Message from the Secretary
“Even though VA is the largest integrated healthcare system in the country we can't
provide all the services our aging veterans need. Working in concert with community providers will help ensure
that all of our nation’s veterans have the right care at the right time and the right
place.”
Anthony J. Principi, SecretaryDepartment of Veterans Affairs
September 20, 2002
Annual Veteran Deathsfor FY2001
A small percentage of veterans dieas inpatients in VA facilities
James Hallenbeck, MD (Palo Alto VAMC)
VA Hospice and Palliative Care Initiative
• AACT Program– Accelerated Administrative and Clinical Training – Purpose: Support the ongoing development of
hospice and palliative care programs and clinical training in all VA facilities
• HVP Program– Hospice-Veteran Partnership– Purpose: Ensure quality hospice and palliative care
is available for veterans across all settings and levels of care
HVPs can make a difference
• More than 1,800 veterans are dying every day . . .but not much is known about end-of-life
issues for this special population• The vast majority of veterans do not
receive their health care from VA. . .but community healthcare providers
and organizations often don’t know who they are or how to reach out to them
HVPs can make a difference
• Address relationship issues
– Regulatory differences
– Lack of shared knowledge
– Inadequate channels of communication
– Difficulty in negotiating contracts
– Inadequate information and processes to address payment issues
HVPs can make a difference• Staff development activities
– Hospice 101 and VA 101
– Referral procedures
– EOL issues unique to veterans
• Community outreach activities– Recognize and honor veterans
– Speak to veteran service organizations
– Educate other community organizations about veterans’ issues
• Research– Impact of military experience on veterans at the end of life
– Evaluate effectiveness of HVP activities
Veterans Health Administration21 Veterans Integrated Service Networks
I J 2002
N ANUARY
W ERE INTEGRATED AND
RENAMED
VISN 13 14
VISN 23
S AND
Status of National HVP Program“A” List - Established/Emerging HVPs
VISN 1 MaineMassachusetts
VISN 2 and 3New York
VISN 4Delaware Valley (PA, NJ, DE)
VISN 8Florida
VISN 9Kentucky
VISN 11IndianaMichigan
VISN 12Illinois
VISN 21 and 22California/Nevada
“B” List - Interested in Starting HVP
VISN 1VermontNew HampshireRhode Island
VISN 6North Carolina
VISN 7South CarolinaAlabama
VISN 9West Virginia
VISN 10Ohio
VISN 12Wisconsin
VISN 15Kansas
VISN 20Washington
VISN 23Nebraska
What can you do?
• If your state is on the “A” list – we can help you locate the existing or emerging HVP
• If your state is on the “B” list – we can connect you with others who are interested in starting an HVP
• If your state hasn’t started yet – we can help you get organized
• Use the free technical assistance and consulting services, which are being supported by Rallying Points and the Department of Veteran Affairs
• Use the HVP Toolkit as a guide to help you get started
Who should you call?• Rallying Points National Office
– (202) 296-8071
• National HVP Program office– (856) 310-0009
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization– 703-837-1500
• Rallying Points Regional Resource Center for your region
• State hospice organization in your state
Where can you get more information?
• Web resources– www.rallyingpoints.org– www.hospice.va.gov– www.growthhouse.org– www.ethosconsult.com
• Rallying Points Consultants– [email protected]– [email protected]– [email protected]
