To ensure resources are invested as effectively as possible, Hospice Giving Foundation routinely examines the strengths and limitations of end-of-life care in our community. In early 2021, we engaged with stakeholders in the local system of care for the seriously ill, whose input and dedication we greatly value. We did this while recognizing the serious disparities that exist in access to health care and how that greatly affects our communities.
The primary goal was to deepen our understanding of what is affecting end-of-life care in our community. We used a survey and four, two hour listening sessions to prioritize the issues to be addressed, identify obstacles for meeting the needs, determine how the changing environment will influence our work over the long term, and be sure we aren’t overlooking an important need or issue in our community.
