Hospice Care By Pennswood Village

Hospice Care By Pennswood Village (hcpv), guided By quaker principles and traditions, honors those we are privileged to serve By providing person-centered Care during the end stages of life. Hcpv's vision is that we will develop a supportive environment valuing the light within each person allowing those we serve to maximize the quality of their lives as they progress through the end stages of life. Through excellence in personalized Care and innovation, hcpv seeks to meet the physical, social and spiritual needs of those we serve. Hcpv has provided Hospice Care to 33 patients this past year. Hcpv provides ongoing education to the community, family members, staff, and healthcare professionals in regard to a variety of topics and issues. Educational outreach includes dementia and sensitivity training. Hcpv offers a bereavement group and memorial services for the community. Hcpv has dedicated staff and a strong volunteer program. The volunteer hours exceeded 19% of total patient hours for the year. Hcpv meets the needs of the individual patient and their family members throughout their journey and is a resource for the community.