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Treasure Coast Hospice ea rned t he highest like compliance, palliative care,
Treasure Coast Hospice
equity and inclusion that serve
Achieves National Recognition achievement possible our patients and communities
Through Quality Connections by closing the four rings across the continuum of
and enhancing its quality
serious illness and end-of-
Program improvement program by life care.”
Learn more about

incorporating the newest
Demonstrating Commitment To Providing and best practices in Treasure Coast Hospice at
serious illness and end-of-
www.TreasureHealth.org.
The Highest Quality Care For The Hospice life care. About Treasure Coast
Community “Treasure Coast Hospice Hospice NHPCO’s Quality
is honored to be recognized Treasure Coast Hospice Connections 4-Rings logo
Treasure Coast Hospice announced today that it has by the NHPCO’s Quality is a nonprofit community
achieved recognition by earning four rings in the 2023 Connections program organization of skilled professionals and dedicated
Quality Connections program of the National Hospice and for our commitment to Treasure Coast Hospice Vice volunteers whose mission is to provide access to
Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). Quality Connections i n no v a t i ve , pa t i e n t - President of Quality and compassionate, caring, expert and professional hospice
is the only national program designed to support hospice and centered care,” said Vice Education Shannon Cooper, and grief support services to patients and families at the
palliative care providers’ delivery of high-quality, person- President of Quality R.N., MPH, CHPN end of life. Founded in 1982, Treasure Coast Hospice
centered care. and Education Shannon has grown to serve more than 4,000 patients annually
Quality Connections is structured around four Cooper, R.N., MPH, CHPN. “Receiving national in Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties. Thanks
fundamental pillars, which are represented by four rings: recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to to the generous support of our community, the Treasure
education, application, measurement, and innovation. Quality clinical excellence and our mission to provide the highest- Coast Hospice Foundation is able to fund comprehensive
Connections participants are required to achieve milestones quality care to patients and families at the end of life.” hospice and grief support programs for Treasure Coast
within defined time frames by participating in activities such “NHPCO is committed to helping hospice and palliative Hospice, including three inpatient units for those who
as quarterly data reporting and benchmarking, educational care providers deliver the best care possible to patients need a higher level of care, the specialized pediatric
courses, case studies, and engagement on emerging issues; and their loved ones. Quality Connections was created program Little Treasures, music therapy, massage
all of which serve to promote high-quality care delivery and to make the ongoing journey of excellence possible,” therapy, virtual reality experiences, individual and group
service excellence. Achievement in the program is measured said NHPCO COO and interim CEO Ben Marcantonio. bereavement services, and Camp Good Grief for children
by completing activities within each of the four foundational “The Quality Connections program continues to grow who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
areas, culminating in the closure of up to four rings. and include broader content and learning opportunities
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