Hospice training held
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JOSE ACCOSTAMADIEDO, MD, AND CHRISTINA BOWEN, MD, are shown during the recent hospice training.
Dare Home Health and Hospice, a division of the Dare County Department of Public Health (DCDPH), in collaboration with Albemarle Hospice, an agency of Albemarle Regional Health Services, hosted a training on Hospice and End of Life Care on September 28, at the Dare Center in Manteo. The DCDPH continues to look for ways to enhance awareness of Hospice services and how care partners can join together to enhance care, services and support available to those at the end of life.
“The seminar encouraged local Healthcare Providers to take a step towards developing a more unified and coordinated approach to addressing the needs of patients and their families at the end of life,” comments Christina Bowen, hospice medical director with Dare Home Health and Hospice.
A total of 29 individuals representing eight healthcare provider practices attended the event. The training reinforced the benefits of good communication and collaboration between care partners. Jose Accostamadiedo, MD with Outer Banks Hematology/Oncology and Bowen, served on a panel to discuss aspects of care and communication in working with patients and families at the end of life.
“Much effort has been made in caring for patients and their families, but more work remains to be done. By working together we can create stronger networks of support,” commented Ellie Ward, DCDPH Home Health and Hospice nursing director.
For more information on Dare Home Health and Hospice, contact The Dare County Department of Public Health’s Home Health and Hospice Nursing Director, Ellie Ward at (252) 475-5034 or elliew@darenc.com.
Picture: Jose Accostamadiedo, MD and Christina Bowen, MD during the hospice panel discussion for local health care providers