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Establishing new partnerships
Beacon Hospice recognizes the increasing pressures faced by hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions that provide patients with acute care. We're not just a safety net for these organizations - we're a partner. The costs of caring for the aging population will continue to increase as they face their mortality.
Hospitals and nursing homes will need to find new ways to provide quality care, while keeping the costs manageable. Quality hospice care will become critically important -- a new reality. |
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Caregivers -- physicians, clinicians, hospice-care providers, and families -- must collaborate in order to provide patients with dignified, compassionate care. As the population grows older and begins to expect higher-quality end-of-life care, it will become important that hospitals, nursing homes, and state laws do all that they can to support hospice care.
Caring for end-stage patients is our specialty, and providing the highest level of patient care is our aspiration. Take advantage of our expertise. Contact Beacon Hospice to discuss our comprehensive programs for improving the quality of end-of-life care for the benefit of all.
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New Events
Healing Our Hearts, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The loss of a spouse/partner presents special challenges. Join us for a free, confidential group. John Wesley United Methodist Church, Falmouth, MA, Thursdays, 10-11:30 am, starts April 8, 2010. Call Jackie Powers to pre-register 508-778-1622.
Beacon Hospice Volunteer Training
A Volunteer Training Program will begin April 5, 2010 from 6-9pm. To register or for more information, please contact Aimee Peden, Vol. Coordinator, at (617) 242-8370.
CIRCLE OF GRIEF, BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The loss of a spouse/partner presents special challenges. Join us for a free, confidential group. Held at the Dennis Senior Center, Dennis MA, Fridays 10-11:30 am beginning April 23, 2010. Call Jackie Powers to pre-register 508-778-1622.
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Current Opportunities:
Helpdesk Specialist
Beacon Hospice is looking for a Help Desk Specialist to provide assistance to employees from our corporate office in Charlestown, MA.
Palliative Care NP
Provide Palliative Care Services for our subsidiary Beacon Palliative Care Services, Inc.
RN Case Manager
The RN Case Manager provides nursing care and hospice case management to hospice patients and families. Implements nursing interventions and coordinates the Patient/Family Interdisciplinary Plan of Care.
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New Articles
Beacon Hospice Acquires West River Care
New England's Largest Hospice Provider Expands Its Reach with Latest Venture
CHARLESTOWN, MA (December 16, 2009) – Beacon Hospice, Inc. (www.beaconhospice.com), a leading provider of high-quality end-of-life care, announces its acquisition of West River Care
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You must be the change you wish to see in the world. --- Mahatma Ghandi
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