Developing and Sustaining Your Hospice Organization's Ethics Committee

A well-educated, well-organized, fully functioning and integrated ethics committee can assist hospices in navigating the ethically difficult terrain that is often a part of hospice care. While some organizations may think investment in ethics resources is a luxury they cannot afford, this session argues that developing and fostering an active ethics program should instead be seen as a necessity to ensure that hospice staff and the communities they serve have access to resources that support patients, families and employees in making ethically sound decisions.  This session will highlight the importance of developing and sustaining ethics committees in hospice organizations. It will provide suggestions to help establish new ethics committees and help existing ones grow and thrive.