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Darke County
Residents earn Hospice Certification
State of the Heart Hospice...
Several State of the Heart Hospice staff members recently earned the
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care distinction following the
completion of a required course and examination. From the Darke County
office, Kim Livingston, Stacy Fry, Susan Elifritz, and Heather Bankson
have all achieved this certification over the last few months.
“Earning this certification takes considerable studying, followed by an
intensive examination,” said Kelley Hall, State of the Heart Education
Coordinator.
Kim Livingston, Darke County Team Coordinator, said of her
certification, “It shows my desire and dedication to our agency and to
the mission to provide pain and symptom management at the end of life
to ensure quality of life for our patients and their families.”
Susan Elifritz, hospice aide, said, “I feel good about my certification
because I have more confidence while caring for my patients.”
Stacy Fry, hospice aide, said, “With my recent certification I have
been given a better knowledge and understanding on how to provide good
end of life care for patients and their families. I love what hospice
stands for. I could not see myself working anywhere else.”
Nineteen staff members at State of the Heart have earned certification
in Hospice and Palliative care. “The certifications speak well for the
expertise that our staff has,” Hall adds. “Earning this distinction is
a plus for those we care for as the end result is the very best in care
for our patients.”
Other State of the Heart staff members who recently earned the Hospice
and Palliative Care certification are Jennifer Ralston, Joyce Steinke,
Kerri Lake, Nicki Alfrey, Anita Best, and Barb Crocker.
State of the Heart Hospice has been serving patients for 30 years,
providing quality, compassionate care to families and patients
confronting a life-limiting illness. State of the Heart serves
residents of eastern Indiana and western Ohio. Visit the agency website
at www.stateoftheheartcare.org
or call 937-548-2999.
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