VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit

Not all hospice patients receive morphine.

Their individual plan of care-- based on symptoms, needs, and care goals-- determines their medications.

Read more. 🔗👇🏼

Reinforcing Hospice Facts: Hospice and the Use of Morphine The administration of morphine or any other medication in hospice care depends on the individual needs and symptoms of each patient.

Happy ! At VITAS, is at the heart of our care and company culture. 🫶🏽

We proudly reaffirm our commitment to celebrating our and promoting inclusive care and for all our patients, families, and team members.💜

What happened when this man opted for quality of life with hospice vs. aggressive curative treatments? He earned more time with his family.💜

Read his story below.🔗👇🏼

Lifting Quality of Life: How Hospice Delivers a Better Patient Care Experience Many believe hospice is a brief window of care prior to death. That is the stigma. It is also a misconception.

Celebrating National Nursing Assistants Week with heartfelt gratitude for our nursing assistants and home health aides.💜 Thank you for elevating the quality of life for our patients and caregivers.👏🏼

YOU make a difference every day!🌟

Did you know that + adults are more than twice as likely to have reported experiencing a negative healthcare encounter in the last 3 years than their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts?

VITAS' dedication to inclusive end-of-life care has deep roots. From our outreach during the height of the AIDS epidemic to our active involvement in pride walks aimed at fostering awareness, we've upheld a commitment to providing respectful, compassionate care that transcends boundaries of faith, race, culture, and sexual identity.

Learn more.🔗

Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients at Home Clinicians should honor the patient's privacy and dignity. Learn how.

In Orlando, our VITAS chaplains had the profound privilege of holding a veteran salute 🇺🇸 for a true American hero: Ruth Frye, a World War II Navy veteran who served as an aircraft crew member.👏🏼

Ruth’s legacy continues to inspires us as we serve our veterans and their families.💜 Let’s carry her spirit of courage and service forward every day.🌟

This week! Join us for one of our virtual events to honor your beloved father or father figure who is no longer here but remains in spirit and memory this .💜

Experience presentations by renowned grief specialists, musical performances, inspirational readings, and time dedicated to sharing treasured memories.✨

Register now 👉🏼🔗: https://bit.ly/3WY5dMP

Veterans deserve our best!👏🏼🇺🇸 In , our hospice earned the elite Level 5 partner status in the We Honor Veterans initiative. 🌟

Our dedication to compassionate end-of-life care for veterans in the area is unmatched.💜

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Through the We Honor Veterans program, we support and their families with specialized end-of-life care.💜

Read more.🔗

Advocating for the Distinct Needs of Veterans Nearing End of Life Here's what sets VITAS apart what sets VITAS apart in providing hospice care for our nation's veterans.

What a special day at Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, Florida!💜

In honor of National Nurses Month, we had the privilege of hosting a Blessing of the Hands 🙌🏼 for nurses. We were honored to provide them with peace and blessings✨ as we celebrated their unwavering service to our community in Central Florida.👏🏼

Hospice honors patients’ goals.💜 This VITAS patient remained at home with expert care, participating in activities he enjoys.

Read their story below.🔗👇🏼

Lifting Quality of Life: How Hospice Delivers a Better Patient Care Experience Many believe hospice is a brief window of care prior to death. That is the stigma. It is also a misconception.

Join us for our virtual event to honor your beloved father or father figure who is no longer here but remains in spirit and memory this .💜

Experience special speaker presentations by renowned grief specialists, musical performances, heartfelt and inspirational readings, and time dedicated to sharing treasured memories.✨

Register by Monday, June 10, to include your loved one's name in the presentation.

Register here 👉🏼🔗: https://bit.ly/3WY5dMP

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 We are proud to lead the way in providing inclusive, individualized, and compassionate hospice care for LGBTQ+ patients, their partners, and families.

We honor and celebrate every LGBTQ+ patient, caregiver, and team member, fostering unity, respect, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all. 💜🫶🏽

Join our team in Daphne and Mobile, AL!💜🔊 Flexible hours and scheduling available.

Our in-person hiring event is on Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 7 am — 7 pm ET.

RSVP here🔗: https://indeedhi.re/45cFAdu

Not able to attend? Apply online at https://careers.vitas.com.

Save the date for our next . 💻

Learn how to provide respectful and affirming care to + patients nearing the end of life.

Enhance your understanding and ensure equitable care for all.💜🏳️‍🌈

📆 June 5, 2024
🕓 1pm ET / 12pm CT/ 10am PT

Register now! Earn 1 free CME/ CE credit. 🔗

LGBTQ+ Adults: Opportunities & Approaches to Care Learn how to provide equitable, respectful, clinically appropriate care.

Remembering and honoring the brave heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our liberty. 🇺🇸

Let's express our gratitude by providing compassionate care for our veterans when they need us the most. 💜 Thank you for your dedication and service.

In honor of National Nurses Month, our team in Broward County, FL, organized a heartfelt celebration for Reynold, a dedicated VITAS nurse since 2015 who is now receiving our care. 💜🎉

Known affectionately as the “big brother of the unit,” Rey's positivity, patient advocacy and countless VITAS stories continuously inspired his team.

Thank you, Reynold, for putting 100% of your heart into caring for our patients and their families. Your dedication embodies the true essence of nursing.🌟👏🏼

Feelings of loss can be hard for anyone to share — especially kids.💜

Our VITAS team recently had the privilege of co-hosting Camp BEAR HUG 🧸 in Maitland, Florida, as a safe haven for children navigating through grief.

At Camp BEAR HUG, they get to spend time with other children their own age who have experienced a similar loss. This way, they can feel safe to openly express their feelings and support each other.👏🏼

Thank you to all who joined to help these young souls find solace, strength, and companionship in each other.

It was a beacon of hope for their grieving hearts.✨

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate to join our team in the following areas near Philadelphia, PA 💜🔊:

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Our in-person hiring event is on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 7:30 am – 6:30 pm ET.

We offer flexible hours and scheduling.

To RSVP, click here: https://indeedhi.re/4bFMLN3

Not able to attend? Apply online at https://careers.vitas.com?utm_campaign=&utm_content=Hiring+Event&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.

We are hiring dedicated and compassionate to join our team in , Florida!💜🔊 Flexible hours and scheduling opportunities available.

Our in-person hiring event is on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 9 am — 5 pm ET.

To RSVP, click here: https://indeedhi.re/3QRSyHv

Not able to attend? Apply online at careers.vitas.com.

Hats off to our amazing VITAS team in Volusia County, Florida, for hosting their annual Veteran Stand Down event! 🇺🇸 Over 2 days, they collected much-needed donations for local veterans and their families.

The support from the community was so incredible that they had to move to a larger location to accommodate all the donations!

Thanks to our team's commitment, we were able to support more than 250 .💜👏🏼

In Broward County, Florida, our team’s Patient & Caregiver Experience Week was an exciting whirlwind of empowerment and education.👏🏼📚

Our team members took part in activities crafted to deepen their understanding and elevate their patient care skills.

Thank you for honoring the essence of care and its profound impact on those we serve!💜

Policy victories in .🔊👏🏼

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and our Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joseph Shega met on Capitol Hill with the GOP Doctors’ Caucus to discuss insights from the NORC “Value of Hospice” Study.

Presenting key findings from the study underscored the importance of equitable access to hospice care, which leads to improved patient and family satisfaction.📈

Learn more here about how this discussion resulted in crucial advancements for the hospice benefit💜🔗: https://bit.ly/3ynvKZX

Join us in celebrating National Skilled Nursing Care Week! 💜 It’s a time we reflect on the difference skilled nursing facilities make in patients’ lives every day of the year.

Your care touches the lives of those in need, leaving behind radiant memories of healing and compassion.

Thank you for your continuous partnership and for being the heartbeat of our healthcare system.👏🏼

It's National Hospital Week!💜 We are so grateful for our hospital partners who help us provide compassionate care to patients and their families.

Together, we continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Thank you!🌟

Discover how VITAS can support your patients' care needs here🔗: https://bit.ly/4dBvDKh

We’re thrilled to welcome four new leaders to our executive team!👏🏼

Congratulations to Jennifer Melad, Martin Escueta, and Lauren Loftis, MD on their promotions, and a warm VITAS welcome to Vicky Durkin, our latest executive hire.💜

At VITAS, we're committed to excellence in leadership and service delivery, ensuring that patients and their families receive the highest quality of care, while employees benefit from engaging and fulfilling careers.🌟

Learn more about these promotions below.🔗👇🏼

VITAS Healthcare Names Four Leaders to Executive Team: Melad, Escueta, Dr. Loftis, Durkin VITAS Healthcare proudly announces the addition of four new leaders to its executive management team.

We are honored to share that a Veteran Memorial Wall now stands tall at Avante’s skilled nursing facility in Leesburg, FL!💜

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring the service and courage of our veterans.👏🏼

As we continue to celebrate 💜, we express our gratitude to our nursing partners for their exceptional care.👏🏼

Together, we ensure comfort and dignity for our patients.