Improving Hospice Access and Outreach to Underserved Chinese Americans

Thursday, October 6, 2011: 1:30 PM-2:30 PM
Primary Presenter:
Jeanne Wun
Co-presenters:
Sally Adelus , Sandy Chen Stokes, RN, MSN , Monique Kuo, MD and Victoria J. Wild
Area of Emphasis: Access and Outreach
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify the common barriers to access hospice and palliative care for Chinese Americans
2. Describe the history, mission and services of the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care
3. Identify the components of the Chinese American Hospice and Palliative Volunteer Training Program and identify Chinese end-of-life care resources
Systemic barriers to hospice still exist for Chinese Americans. In 2009, less than 2% of Asian, Hawaiian and other Pacific Islanders received hospice care in the US. To overcome these barriers and to build a community in which Chinese Americans are able to face the end of life with dignity, respect and meaning, the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care created an innovative project to increase access to underserved Chinese Americans. Learn how to implement a bi-lingual Chinese American Volunteer program to increase access and outreach and enhance your hospice program.
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