Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation

See schedule oat Providence, we use our voice to advocate for vulnerable populations and needed reforms in health care. We are also pursuing innovative ways to transform health care by keeping people healthy, and making our services more convenient, accessible and affordable for all. In an increasingly uncertain world, we are committed to high-quality, compassionate care for everyone regardless of coverage or ability to pay. We help people and communities benefit from the best health care model for the future - today.together, our 117,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in 51 hospitals, 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, new mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. The Providence family includes:-providence across seven western states-covenant health in west texas-providence facey medical Foundation in los angeles, ca-kadlec in southeast washington-pacific medical centers in Seattle, wa-swedish health services in Seattle, waas a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Delivering services across seven states, Providence is committed to touching millions of more lives and enhancing the health of the american west to transform care for the next generation and beyond.through community benefit programs and other high-impact investments, we work to ensure basic health needs are met and serve to remove barriers to care, build community resilience and innovate for the future. Ministries and affiliates support organizations, programs and initiatives that improve health and well-being and increase equitable access to quality care at the community level and at scale across seven states.we are proud of our history and continued commitment to helping build a more equitable, sustainable future. Our steadfast commitment to responding to community need is one of the many ways ministries, affiliates and caregivers live out our shared mission and continue to serve as a vital safety net for those who are vulnerable.for more information go to: httpswwwprovidenceorgaboutannualr... social, and governance standards Providence continues to advance a social responsibility framework that includes a stronger commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion ("dei"), and environmental stewardship. In 2022, we elevated the work of dei, by restructuring resources with plans to align and scale dei strategies across the Providence family of organizations. We continue to execute on our integrated strategic & financial plan which clearly expresses our commitment and acceleration of this important work to address social, racial, and economic disparities in the communities we serve. Providence's social responsibility framework aims to deploy the assets of our system to support community health improvement, strengthen local economies and reduce our carbon footprint. We have implemented an environmental stewardship system strategy that encourages waste reductions, efficient energy and water usage, local agriculture partnerships, less toxic and fewer chemical use, and a reduction in carbon from travel. We have also held environmental stewardship as one of the top priorities for our leadership incentive program to ensure alignment and momentum continues. In april 2022, Providence published its first environmental stewardship report, in which we reported 12 percent reduction in carbon emissions in seven key categories in our acute care facilities since our 2019 baseline. As of september 30, 2022, (the most recent data available), we have increased that reduction to 13 percent.program service accomplishments: during 2022, Providence Hospice of Seattle's safe crossings program & bereavement services continued its service to children grieving the death of their mother, father, or other close loved ones. These services were provided to children whose loved one was cared for by Providence Hospice of Seattle, as well as children in the greater community who were struggling with the death of someone they love. The goal of safe crossings is to promote a healthy grief process. It is staffed by master-level social workers who are experienced in working with children and families facing a range of difficult life issues. In 2022, safe crossings served 642 children and teens.adult palliative care works with adults who are struggling with a life-limiting illness and have a prognosis of 12 months or less. They do not yet qualify for Hospice, but they desperately need help. Our program works with them to sort through treatment options, next steps, available community resources, and inevitable life changes. Transitions is available free of charge, and many of our clients would have nowhere else to turn without it. It is a lifeline during what is probably the scariest time in their lives. And it is the only program of its kind in king county. In 2022 the program served 231 clients.our stepping stones children's Hospice and palliative care program cares for terminally and seriously ill children and their families. Our team of certified and skilled pediatric specialists offers gentle and compassionate medical, emotional, and spiritual support to kids with life-limiting illnesses, enabling them to complete their life with respect and dignity. Stepping stones is open to any child in need, regardless of their family's financial circumstances. The program is divided into two areas-hospice care and palliative care. In 2022, the program cared for 88 children. The program receives some funding through insurance and medicaid, but there remains a large gap in funding that is made up through donations.camp erin-king county is an annual camp for kids in our community, ages 5-17, who are grieving the death of their mother, father, or other loved ones. Isolation is one of the main obstacles to healthy grieving, and camp erin brings grieving kids together. It provides them with a space to safely express their feelings, better understand the grief process, and most importantly, know that they are not alone. The weekend is filled with both outdoor activities and therapeutic activities focused on the grieving process. The goal of camp erin is to normalize the grief process, teach kids coping skills to deal with grief, and provide them with an awareness of healthy interpersonal skills. In 2022 due to lingering covid-19 concerns, the camp was held as a daycamp over two days. In 2022, the camp served 72 childrenthe patient special needs fund helps patients with non-medical services and needs that are beyond the scope of traditional Hospice reimbursement. Small grants go to vendors on behalf of patients and their families who are struggling financially to help pay for rent, utilities, food, assistance with funeral costs, and more. In 2022, 280 patients and their families were assisted by this fund.the adult grief support program works with both bereaved families of Hospice patients and with grieving members of the greater community. They utilize support groups (which were virtual for much of 2021), one-on-one support, and mailed materials too. The Foundation supports the grief support provided to the wider community. In 2022, the program touched the lives of more than 3,500 people.the goal of the nurse residency program, launched in 2021, is to train newly graduated nurses in Hospice care through a structured 12-month program. At the conclusion of the program, the newly minted Hospice nurse will have the skills, competency, and confidence to go into any home and provide compassionate and nurturing care to terminally ill patients in our community. In 2022, we had 2 nurses in the residency program, with our first nurse completing the program in october of 2022.