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Hospice and Palliative Care Resources for Healthcare Professionals

At VITAS Healthcare, we’re committed to improving the quality of care you provide your patients, residents and members with advanced illness. As a national leader in hospice care for 40 years, VITAS cares for complex patients and manages health care transitions.

VITAS understands what it takes to care for patients and their families in the final stages of life. Our reputation is distinguished by our deep expertise in hospice and palliative care.

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Hospice Eligibility Guidelines Palliative Care Guidelines View all Hospice and Palliative Care Eligibility Guidelines
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Earn Continuing Education Credits for Training in End-of-Life Care Clinical Pastoral Education Talking to Your Patients About End of Life Clinicians: Sign Up for Our Emails Access Previous Continuing Education Webinar Materials View all Education and Training
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Out of the ICU, Not Out of the Woods: Hospice Supports Sepsis Patients Post-Discharge Sepsis Linked to High Rates of Mortality, Rehospitalization Following Discharge The Case for Timely Referral to Hospice Legacy of Love: Families, Culture, and Advance Care Planning Mental Health Through Culture’s Lens View all Blog: Making the Rounds

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What People Say About Us

Danny Kessler, Army veteran, is saluted by Broward Volunteer Manager Veronica Palomino in the presence of family and hospice caregivers in the patient’s home.

“His care has been excellent. It was touching to see that VITAS honors veterans in such a dignified way.”

- Julia B., February 2019

“Thanks, VITAS, for the excellent home care provided to my beloved brother Francisco during his final days on earth. I appreciate the kindness, support and compassion of the nurses, doctor, social worker and chaplain during this difficult time.”

- Maria I., August 2021
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