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We believe that the key to providing superior hospice care is ongoing learning.
Casa de la Luz Hospice is committed to providing
education and support to our community of both healthcare
professionals and the public. Casa has a long history of
learning and teaching others how to take better care of dying
patients and those who love them. We publish educational
resource materials, Safe Passage and the Care Companion, and
offer hospice courses for physicians, nurses, counselors,
volunteers, and caregivers. For the healthcare professional,
CEUs, CMEs, and CEs are available. For Assisted Living
Managers, we provide classes that have been approved by the
Arizona Board of Examiners.
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"Education can mean the
difference between darkness and fear, and light and hope."
—
Marianne M. Schloss,
RN, MDiv,
Education Coordinator |
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"I am passionate about helping
to ensure that all who can benefit from hospice at this sacred
time of life will have the knowledge of and access to this care
— now and in the future."
— Carol Clark,
Advocacy
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"As an Outreach Coordinator for
Casa de la Luz Hospice, I aim to create awareness in our
programs and services. It is a privilege to promote and
educate other healthcare professionals on programs and services
that focus on the needs of every individual and highlight the
benefit of hospice."
— Diana Valenzuela,
Outreach Coordinator |
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Annual Educational Conference—each year in
November, Casa Foundation hosts an educational conference
addressing end of life care.
In-services on site—formal
and informal gatherings are held in a variety of healthcare
settings to provide education.
Seminars for Faith Communities—building connections for
spiritual care at the end of life.
Seminars for the Workplace—these topics address how
employers and employees handle grief, loss and care giving
responsibilities.
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Casa offers an Educational Series on End of Life Issues:
Understanding Legal and Ethical Issues
As We Age
Understanding the Dying Process
Pain Management
The Journey of Grief
Communicating Well: Skillfully Addressing Issues
at End of Life
Self-care
Challenging Geriatric Behavioral issues
Dealing with Complex Family Dynamics
Developing Cultural & Social Sensitivity
Hospice 101 (Continuing education credits not available
for this class.)
Casa de la Luz Hospice offers an Education Coordinator dedicated to
the advancement and improvement of hospice care and increased
awareness of end of life issues. Courses can be tailored to any
setting and group's needs. For the healthcare professionals, CEUs,
CMEs, and CEs are available. For Assisted Living Managers, we
provide classes that have been approved by the Arizona Board of
Examiners.
Marianne M. Schloss, RN, M.Div, is Casa’s Education Coordinator,
bringing more than 35 years of experience and clinical excellence in
hospice, geriatric and psychiatric nursing, and bereavement and
spiritual counseling. She is an effective communicator and educator,
and particularly adept as a group facilitator and problem-solver.
Casa de la Luz Honors Veterans
Casa de la Luz Hospice is a
proud Level 1 partner in the national We Honor Vets program. The
program is a collaboration between the National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization and the Department of Veteran Affairs.
As a partner, Casa de la Luz
is committed to educating our staff about caring for veteran
patients at the end of life, collaborating with the Southern
Arizona VA Health Care System and local veteran outreach
organizations, and honoring our nation’s veterans.
Through
the support of the Casa de la Luz Foundation, we are happy
to have the opportunity to present each of our veteran
patients with a framed certificate of appreciation as well
as a blanket with their service branch emblem woven into it.
These honor ceremonies are deeply meaningful to the patient
and their loved ones, as well as the Casa de la Luz staff.
It is our privilege to care for and honor our veterans.
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Carlos Cañez, a Casa de la Luz Hospice patient,
served more than 30 years in the United States military. He was
honored for his service by members of his Casa team on August 19,
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Read our blog!
Casa de la Luz Hospice offers superior care
and support to terminally ill patients and their loved ones.
We know that caring for a seriously ill loved one can be a
confusing and overwhelming time. Follow our blog for regular
updates about what to expect during the end of life journey,
caregiving tips, hospice services, and more. Find it online
at
www.houseoflightblog.com.
Support Hospice Care – Write Your Congressman!
Proposed cuts to the Medicare hospice benefit – if enacted –
will affect the way hospices nationwide are able to provide
care to patients, families and the community. A reduction in
reimbursement over the next three years could impact
staffing levels (patient to staff ratio); availability of
care for the uninsured; extra services like massage, music
and pet therapy; important community outreach programs such
as bereavement services and professional/medical education.
Click here to review
more detailed information that may help you understand the
impact of the proposed cuts on Casa de la Luz Hospice and
hospices across the nation.
How Can You Help?
We encourage you to share your hospice story with your
congressman. Nothing is more compelling than real life
stories from those who have experienced hospice care!
Please tell them why you feel hospice care was important to
your family and then ask them to block cuts to the Medicare
Hospice Benefits budget now and in the future.
Members of Congress prefer to receive communication from
their constituents by fax or electronically, directly
through their own websites.
Please send a copy of your letter to Casa de la Luz Hospice
so we know what our congressmen are getting. This will help
us in further communication with them as well.
If you are unsure who your senators and representatives are,
simply visit
www.congress.org
and enter your zip code. If you know who you are looking
for, you can use these links:
Governor Janet Brewer,
www.governor.state.az.us or FAX (602)
542-1381
Senator John McCain,
www.mccain.senate.gov or FAX (602) 952-8702
Senator Jon Kyl,
www.kyl.senate.gov or FAX (602) 224-2207
Representative Gabrielle Giffords,
www.giffords.house.gov or FAX (520) 322-9490
Representative Raúl Grijalva,
www.grijalva.house.gov or FAX (520) 622-0198 |
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