Agenda 11/15/2016 Item # 4A 4.A
11/15/2016
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, hospice and palliative care provide patients and families with the highest
quality care during life-limiting illness and at the end of life through pain
management and symptom control, caregiver training and assistance, and
emotional and spiritual support, allowing patients to live fully up to the final
moments, surrounded and supported by loved ones, friends and committed
caregivers; and,
WHEREAS, last year, more than 1.5 million Americans living with life-limiting illness, and
their families, received care from approximately 6,000 hospice and palliative
care programs in communities throughout the United States; last year in
Collier County, more than .1,800 people living with a life-limiting illness were
cared for by nonprofit Avow Hospice, Inc., and,
WHEREAS, professional and compassionate hospice staff - including physicians, nurses,
social workers, therapists, counselors, health aides, and chaplains - provide
comprehensive care focused on the wishes of each individual patient; and,
WHEREAS, more than 400,000 trained volunteers contribute approximately .18 million
hours of service to hospice programs annually; 340-plus Avow Hospice
volunteers contributed almost 28,100 hours of service to hospice patients
living in Collier County, providing Avow Hospice approximately $661,000 worth
of service; and,
WHEREAS, providing high-quality hospice and palliative care reaffirms our belief in the
essential dignity of every person, regardless of age, health, or social status,
and that every stage of human life deserves to be treated with the utmost respect and care,
WHEREAS, Avow Hospice believes that by changing the way people die, they change the
way people live; and,
WHEREAS, hospice and palliative care providers encourage all people to learn more about
their options for care and to share their wishes with family, loved ones, and
their healthcare professionals.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that November 2016 be designated as
NATIONAL HOSPICE d PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 15th Day of November, 2016
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
DONNA FIALA, CHAIR
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4.A
11/15/2016
COLLIER COUNTY
CBoard of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.A
Item Summary: Proclamation designating November 2016 as National Hospice and Palliative
Care Month in Collier County, and recognizing the professionals, staff and volunteers who provide care
to patients up to their final moments. To be accepted by representatives of Avow Hospice: Jaysen Roa,
Chuck Hoffman, Dana Hall, Phyllis Hall, Annalise Smith, Melissa Phillips, Deborah Jonsson and Mark
Beland.
Meeting Date: 11/15/2016
Prepared by:
Title:Executive Coordinator to Commissioner—Board of County Commissioners
Name: Michael Brownlee
08/26/2016 11:58 AM
Submitted by:
Title:Manager-Communications&Cust.Relations—Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Mike Sheffield
08/26/2016 11:58 AM
Approved By:
CReview:
Communication and Customer RelationsMike Sheffield Level 1 Sim.Reviewer 1-8 Completed 11/01/2016 9:12 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 11/06/2016 3:37 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 11/15/2016 9:00 AM
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