The Palliative and End-of-Life Care Specialty Program demonstrates a person- and family- centered approach to providing holistic support to individuals who are experiencing life-limiting conditions.

 

Early integration of palliative care allows the program to address the cultural, physical, emotional, psychosocial, religious, and spiritual needs and preferences of the persons served.

 

The program seeks to understand the values, beliefs, wishes, and end-of-life choices of the persons served through advance care planning and implementation of individualized, interdisciplinary care plans.

 

The palliative care specialty program provides or arranges for grief and bereavement supports/ resources and end-of-life care.

 

The program educates providers across the continuum of care about palliative and end-of-life care and advo- cates for underserved populations.

 

It utilizes current research and evidence-based practices to provide effective care and support to persons served and their families/support systems.

 

The program demonstrates the commitment, capabil- ities, and resources to comprehensively address the complex needs of persons with life-limiting conditions across a variety of settings.