Agenda 11/12/2019 Item # 4C (Proclamation - National Hospice & Palliative Care Month)11/12/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, hospice and palliative care provides 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 1.49 million Medicare beneficiaries living with life -
limiting illness, and their families, received care from approximately
6,215 hospice and palliative care programs in communities throughout
the U.S.; last year in Collier County more than 2,220 people living with
a serious or life-limiting illness were cared for by the 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 420,000 trained volunteers contribute approximately 19
million hours of service to hospice programs annually; 200-plus Avow
Hospice volunteers contributed approximately 10,421 hours of service to
hospice patients in Collier County, providing Avow Hospice approximately
$265,000 worth of service; and,
WHEREAS, providing high-quality hospice and palliative care reaffirms the 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; Avow Hospice creates peace of mind
by providing compassionate care and support to those who seek its
services; 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 2019 be designated as
NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 12th Day of November 2019.
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.C
Doc ID: 10723
Item Summary: Proclamation designating November 2019 as National Hospice and Palliative
Care Month in Collier County. To be accepted by Jaysen Roa, President & CEO, Avow Hospice, Inc.
Meeting Date: 11/12/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
10/31/2019 9:33 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Technical Systems Operations – Administrative Services Department
Name: Michael Cox
10/31/2019 9:33 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 10/31/2019 10:00 AM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida County Manager Review Completed 11/03/2019 10:04 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 11/12/2019 9:00 AM
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