The National Alliance for Care at Home and We Honor Veterans celebrate the Dole Act becoming law as it ensures that families of terminally-ill Veterans receiving VA-furnished hospice care - wherever they call home - retain access to their full VA burial allowance. Read the statement.
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Feedback Requested: 2024 WHV Partner Survey
WHV partner input helps WHV shape our priorities, resources, and website updates to help give our partners everything they need to care for Veteran patients!
We Honor Veterans 2024 Leadership Awarded to Dr. Scott Shreve
NHPCO is thrilled to recognize the exemplary leadership and successful collaboration through presentation of the 2024 Leadership Award to Dr. Scott Shreve! Read more about Dr. Shreve’s career and pride in WHV!
WHV 2024 Outstanding Program Winner: Geisinger Hospice
Geisinger Hospice’s creative processes for honoring Veterans at end of life, collaboration with the VA, development of fruitful relationships with Veteran-centric organizations, and demonstrated commitment by their staff to caring for Veterans is evidence of their outstanding performance as a Level 5 WHV partner.
Improving Hospice Care for Terminally-Ill Veterans in VA-Contracted Community Nursing Homes
WHV and VA’s collaboration on the Community Nursing Home Initiative produced a number of insights that hospice providers can employ to improve education to VA-paid community nursing homes.
Now Accepting Submissions: We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award
APPLICATION CLOSED: Nominate your star Veteran volunteer for the We Honor Veterans Volunteer Service Award!
Level 5 Partner Updates – New Cohort System and Updated Materials
The We Honor Veterans Team is excited to announce an update to Level 5! The updates include a new cohort system and better organized reporting.
NHPCO calls for applicants for the 2023 We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award
Nominations for the 2023 We Honor Veterans Outstanding Program Award are now open! If you are an NHPCO member that is a Level 4 or Level 5 hospice partner, apply today. Learn more about the award and who is eligible.
Things to know about PTSD Awareness Month
June is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder month (PTSD), we gathered some helpful resources to help you understand PTSD.
ELNEC- For Veterans: Updated Curriculum
The End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) – For Veterans Project, generously funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has updated its curriculum so nurses learn how to provide better palliative care for Veterans with serious, complex illnesses and their families.
WHV March 2023 Survey Results
Thank you to all who completed this year’s survey! We have compiled the results and are happy to share them with the community.
WHV Survey Open Until March 7, 2023
We’re asking for your feedback on the WHV program! Your input helps shape our priorities, resources, and website updates to help give you everything you need to care for your Veteran patients.
New Partner Directory Search Feature: Palliative Care Services
Our Partner Directory will now display whether your hospice organization provides palliative care services. Learn how to update your account with this blog.
