Leadership in Action: Transforming Self and Structure

The instructors for 2008-2009 Grays Harbor program were present at the academic fair.  Here is a link for some details of the upcoming schedule.    http://academic.evergreen.edu/curricular/ghc/

The ethical principles for The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) closely relates to my volunteer work for a local hospice program.  In my role as a hospice volunteer, I provide respite care, social contact, companionship, and/or assistance with transportation, errands or other activities.  I am part of a hospice team.  "The hospice team consists of medical directors, nurses, home health aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, bereavement counselors and others who support the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients and their families."  While some team members may follow principles specific to their profession, the NHPCO has a set of principles we all are to follow as well.  Below are the ethical principles of the NHPCO have been provided. 

On a related note, the local hospice program where I volunteer makes it very clear to their hospice volunteers, "A volunteer must be able to enter a home without judgment or a need to impose their belief systems".  For me this statement has served as a reminder, as its application is not solely limited to my volunteer work.