It may surprise many people to learn that 25 percent
of those who die every year in the United States are veterans. To help provide
care and support that reflect the important contributions made by these men and
women, Grinnell Regional Hospice has become a national partner of We
Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization in collaboration with the Department of Veterans
Affairs.
As a We Honor Veterans Partner, Grinnell
Regional Hospice will implement ongoing veteran-centered education for their
staff and volunteers to help improve the care they provide to the veterans they
proudly serve. The nation is seeing many
of the veterans who served in World War II and Korean pass away—and the number
of deaths of Vietnam Veterans is beginning to rise.
The We Honor Veterans campaign provides
tiered recognition to organizations that demonstrate a systematic commitment to
improving care for veterans. “Partners” can assess their ability to serve veterans
and, using resources provided as part of the campaign, integrate best practices
for providing end-of-life care to veterans into their organization. By
recognizing the unique needs of our nation’s veterans who are facing a
life-limiting illness, Grinnell Regional Hospice is better able to accompany
and guide veterans and their families toward a more peaceful ending. And in
cases where there might be some specific needs related to the veteran’s
military service, combat experience or other traumatic events, Grinnell Regional
Hospice will find tools to help support those they are caring for.
“All hospices are serving veterans but often aren’t
aware of that person’s service in the armed forces,” said J. Donald Schumacher,
NHPCO president and CEO. “Through We Honor Veterans we are taking a
giant step forward in helping hospice and palliative care providers understand
and serve veterans at the end of life and work more effectively with VA medical
facilities in their communities.”
“VA shares a common goal with our nation’s hospices, and
that is to provide the best possible care specifically tailored for veterans,
meeting their goals of care in their preferred setting. As we focus on
working together and unite our services and skills, We Honor Veterans will
channel our combined strengths directly to veterans - wherever they are
receiving care,” Schumacher says.
The resources of We Honor Veterans focus on
respectful inquiry, compassionate listening, and grateful acknowledgment,
coupled with veteran-centric education of healthcare staff caring for veterans.
To learn more about We Honor Veterans, call Grinnell Regional Hospice at
641-236-2418.
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