Level One: Provide Veteran-centric education for staff and volunteers, and identify patients with military experience.
To become a Level One Partner:
- Review the following information with your hospice's staff and volunteers:
- Complete Your Activity Report
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Upon receipt and approval of the completed Activity Report, WHV staff will:
- Email a Level One Certificate of Recognition
- Email a Level One WHV logo
- Update your hospice's name on the WHV Partner Directory.
Level One Partners may immediately begin working on Level Two Activities.
WHV Partner Level One Required Activities
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EDUCATION
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Staff and Volunteer Education and Programs
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Conduct a minimum of three (3) different (topics, not audiences) Veteran-specific presentations for staff and volunteers within your organization. Please note - presentations must not be more than one year old and had to have already taken place. Educational PowerPoint presentations and additional resources can be found at www.wehonorveterans.org/education.
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ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
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Begin integration of the Military History Checklist process (or equivalent) into referral/intake procedures within your organization.
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HOSPICE-VETERAN PARTNERSHIPS
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VA Medical Centers and Veterans Service Organizations
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Identify the designated Hospice and Palliative Care contact person at closest VA medical center and/or Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
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Local, regional and statewide Hospice- Veteran Partnerships
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Review the Hospice-Veteran Partnership Guide
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