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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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'... there is no one definition of a good death; quality end-of-life care is a dynamic process that is negotiated among patients, families, and healthcare professionals; a process moderated by individual values, knowledge, and preferences for care.' -- Journal of the American Medical Association Nov. 15, 2000
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New Events
Healing by the Sea
A bereavement support group for those who you struggling with the death of a loved one? Our group will meet at Lynch Park, Beverly, MA on July 7, 21, August 4, 11, 18, 25 from 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Your gift is your presence.
Become a Hospice Volunteer in the Merrimack Valley! Training scheduled to begin August 25.
Healing Hands, 6 week caregivers support group
Group support to meet special challenges of caretakers. Mondays 7/20/09- 8/24/09, 10:30 -11:30 am, Held at Eastham Senior Center. Please call Jackie Powers, 508-778-1622 for information and registration. No fee to attend.
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Current Opportunities:
Receptionist
This position is accountable for general office clerical duties.
External Educator
Responsible for providing ongoing end-of-life educational opportunities within the community.
Admissions/Intake Coordinator LPN
Responsible for processing patient referrals to Beacon Hospice.
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