by Julie Theado | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
LANCASTER, Ohio (May 14, 2020) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is one of four hospices chosen nationally to participate in the Hospice Outcome and Patient Evaluation (HOPE) program. The FAIRHOPE team comprised of Kim McPeek, Lea Ann Blair, Melissa Golobic, Stephanie Murphy, Michelle Wallace, Beth Luning, Norma Agriesti, Mark Linn and Dawn Rice have committed to this five-week program. The team will participate in extra trainings, webinars and projects in addition to their current workload.
“Our team’s commitment to take on new projects and tasks is truly an inspiration,” said Denise Bauer, President/CEO of FAIRHOPE. “They are constantly looking for innovative approaches to care that will benefit our team, patients and community.”
by Julie Theado | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
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LANCASTER, Ohio (May 7, 2020) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. has been named a 020 Hospice Honors recipient by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, CAHPS surveys and advanced analytics. Hospice Honors is a prestigious program that recognizes hospices providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view.
“We are excited to recognize the 2020 Hospice Honors recipients for their hard work and dedication to providing exceptional care,” said Misty Skinner, Executive Vice President of Services at HEALTHCAREfirst. “I congratulate FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care on its success in achieving this highest of honors.”
Award criteria were based on Hospice CAHPS survey results for an evaluation period of October 2018 through September 2019. Award recipients were identified by evaluating performance on a set of 24 quality indicator measures. Performance scores were aggregated from all completed surveys and were compared on a question-by-question basis to a National Performance Score calculated from all hospices contained in the HEALTHCAREfirst’s Hospice CAHPS database. Hospice Honors recipients include those hospices scoring above the HEALTHCAREfirst National Performance Score on 20 of the evaluated questions. HEALTHCAREfirst holds a special recognition, Hospice Honors Elite, to honor hospices scoring above the HEALTHCAREfirst National Performance Score on all 24 of the evaluated questions. Please visit HEALTHCAREfirst’s website at www.healthcarefirst.com to learn more about HEALTHCAREfirst’s Hospice CAHPS survey program as well as the Hospice Honors awards.
“We are incredibly honored to be ranked as the top hospice care for this award again this year,” said Denise Bauer, President/CEO of FAIRHOPE. “Our employees work hard to provide excellent care and it means so much that the families we serve were instrumental in awarding us this recognition.”
To learn more about FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, visit www.fairhopehospice.org, or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairhopeHospice.
About FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since 1982, FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care has provided exceptional and compassionate care in our community. We are dedicated to meeting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those we serve by honoring life during its most difficult times. We will meet you on your journey wherever you need us. This includes serving you at our serene 38-acre campus in Lancaster, home to the Pickering House hospice in-patient facility and the Anita M. Turner grief center. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.fairhopehospice.org.
About HEALTHCAREfirst
HEALTHCAREfirst enables home health and hospice providers to streamline and optimize their business through cloud-based software solutions and services. Thousands of agencies use HEALTHCAREfirst’s CAHPS surveys, billing, coding and OASIS review, and advanced analytics services to streamline business efficiencies, simplify CMS compliance, expedite reimbursement and improve patient care. HEALTHCAREfirst is a wholly owned subsidiary of ResMed (NYSE: RMD, ASX: RMD). Visit www.healthcarefirst.com or and follow @HEALTHCAREfirst on Twitter
by Julie Theado | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
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For Immediate Release
LANCASTER, Ohio (April 8, 2020) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. has robust children and adult grief support groups and has found a way to continue helping during the COVID-19 crisis. FAIRHOPE is now offering telehealth grief support via FaceTime or phone calls to 740-785-6546.
“We know that during times of change and uncertainty it often raises fears, concerns and anxiety in grieving children and adults,” said Tracey Miller, FAIRHOPE grief support manager. “We are fortunate to be able to continue helping the community during these unprecedented times.”
For children who are grieving, they may start asking questions about death or may keep a watchful eye on parents and not want them out of sight. If you are a parent or caregiver, please reach out to FAIRHOPE through 740-785-6546 or email pals@fairhopehospice.org. Additional resources on tips for helping your child’s anxiety with COVID-19 may be found https://fairhopehospice.org/grief-support/grief-resources/. If you’re an adult who is grieving and could use support during this time, FAIRHOPE is also available to meet your needs.
FAIRHOPE offers grief services to all residents in the communities they serve (Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, Licking, Athens and parts of Franklin and Pickaway counties). Any community individuals and families are encouraged to use FAIRHOPE’s grief services, as well as, families who have lost a loved one through hospice.
To learn more about FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. visit www.fairhopehospice.org, or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairhopeHospice.
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since 1982, FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care has provided exceptional and compassionate care in our community. We are dedicated to meeting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those we serve by honoring life during its most difficult times. We will meet you on your journey wherever you need us. This includes serving you at our serene 38-acre campus in Lancaster, home to the Pickering House hospice in-patient facility and the Anita M. Turner grief center. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.fairhopehospice.org.
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by Julie Theado | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
LANCASTER, Ohio (March 27, 2020) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is proud to announce Madison Barlow as our March Employee of the Month. The peer-nominated award is determined after drawing from employee submissions. These employees are recognized for their outstanding performance in patient and family care, as well as their commitment to FAIRHOPE.
“Madison treats everyone with such compassion and empathy – it’s a wonderful gift she possesses,” said Denise Bauer, FAIRHOPE President/CEO. “We are thankful for her commitment not only to us but also to our patients and families.”
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her friends and helping others through ministry. There’s no doubt that Barlow loves to care for others and we are thankful to have her as part of our FAIRHOPE family.
To learn more about FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. visit www.fairhopehospice.org, or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FairhopeHospice.
FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Since 1982, FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care has provided exceptional and compassionate care in our community. We are dedicated to meeting the emotional, spiritual and physical needs of those we serve by honoring life during its most difficult times. We will meet you on your journey wherever you need us. This includes serving you at our serene 38-acre campus in Lancaster, home to the Pickering House hospice in-patient facility and the Anita M. Turner grief center. We invite you to learn more about us by visiting our website at www.fairhopehospice.org.
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by Julie Theado | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
LANCASTER, Ohio (February 20, 2020) — FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. is proud to award, Karl Hartman, the February Employee of the Month Award. The peer-nominated award is determined after drawing from employee submissions. These employees are recognized for their outstanding performance in patient and family care, as well as their commitment to FAIRHOPE.
“Karl is a wonderful person who graciously dedicated his time to helping the patients and families at FAIRHOPE,” said Denise Bauer, FAIRHOPE President/CEO. “He believes working with us was his true calling and left behind a legacy of compassion. We are thankful for his 22 years of service and wish him the best as he enters retirement.”
What Hartman loves to do is simple – enjoy life. His favorite ways to do that are spending time with his grandchildren, watching game shows, drinking a Coke and eating anything chocolate.
by Julie Theado | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
LANCASTER, Ohio (January 24, 2020)— FAIRHOPE Hospice & Palliative Care welcomes community members of all ages and experience levels to make a difference as part of their volunteer team. Volunteers partake in rewarding experiences through opportunities in patient companionship, clerical duties and community outreach.
“We are extremely grateful for our volunteers who devote their time to make a lasting impact on our patients, their families and our staff,” said Denise Bauer, FAIRHOPE President/CEO. “Volunteers gain great experience in a variety of healthcare and hospice roles and I highly encourage everyone to join our FAIRHOPE family.”
Registration for the upcoming FAIRHOPE Hospice Volunteer Training Class is open. Starting on March 4, classes will be held every Wednesday for six weeks at our Pickering House location from 6-9 p.m. For more information about volunteering or to register for training, call Twylia Summers, Volunteer Manager, at (740) 475-0657.
