Saluting Our Volunteers

April Is National Volunteer Appreciation Month

Humans and canines devote time to helping hospice patients, families

We've said it many times: we couldn't do all that we do for our patients


	Pet therapy volunteers (from left), Barb Barnett and PeeTee, and Kris Meckert and Oliver share their time and love with Deaconess VNA Plus Hospice patients and families.

and families without the numerous contributions of our volunteers! These selfless individuals visit home hospice patients, help with household tasks or provide respite for family caregivers; perform clerical duties in the inpatient hospice center; and share special talents to bring peace and comfort to those facing the end of life. And dog-gone it, even our furry friends get involved and enjoy every minute of it!

PET THERAPY PROFILE

Construction Update

Topping Out Ceremony Draws Large Crowd of Enthusiastic Supporters

Top beam commemorates progress of new Hospice House

"Topping Out" ceremonies are part of a long tradition in the building


	Top left: Chanda Liebo, Deaconess VNA Plus Hospice Director, signs the beam just prior to it being raised and then placed at the apex of the future Deaconess Hospice House.

industry to celebrate the construction, the workers and also those who will ultimately be served by the building; the top beam is signed by well-wishers before it is raised to the apex of the building. Deaconess hosted a ceremony April 19 to raise the beam for the new Hospice House--set to open this fall near the Deaconess Hospital main campus--that will be staffed by the Deaconess VNA Plus Hospice team. In combination with the John and Betty Charlier Hospice Center, the Hospice House will provide much-needed inpatient beds for the Tri-State area. Grand-opening festivities will be held later this year.

Staff Kudos

Agency Receives Deficiency-Free Survey

Hospice staff and volunteers recognized for superb effort

Following a thorough review of records, processes, policies and patients, Good Job!

the State of Indiana's hospice surveyor notified Deaconess VNA Plus officials that the Agency has received a Deficiency-Free rating on its most recent survey. In a message to staff, management noted, "Your professionalism, attention to detail, compassion and never-ending determination to provide our patients and families with the highest quality of care have made this remarkable accomplishment possible. Thank you!"

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Gloria Horton, Deaconess
VNA Plus
Executive Director

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We are committed to the belief that the individuals we are able to serve deserve the highest quality of compassionate care and support to promote healing and recovery, and to preserve independence, safety, dignity and quality of life. A significant part of our mission is also being a knowledgeable, professional resource to our communities; please call the Deaconess VNA Plus office nearest you anytime:

Evansville, IN: 812-425-3561 Princeton, IN: 812-385-8857

Tell City, IN: 812-547-7967 Eldorado, IL: 618-273-9305

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