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Pediatric palliative coalition wins scholarships, ramps up advocacy and workforce training
Summary
Members of the Palliative Care Advisory Council reported progress in pediatric palliative care: a coalition-sponsored scholarship program awarded eight nurses, planning for a center of excellence and a February policy push, and expanded legislative support.
The Palliative Care Advisory Council heard updates Friday that its pediatric palliative care coalition has expanded training and advocacy efforts, awarding scholarships to eight nurses and preparing policy and workforce initiatives aimed at a February milestone.
Council member Carrie (legislative representative) said the coalition has resumed regular meetings and is working toward a plan for a center of excellence and funding approaches for hospice and pediatric palliative services. “We are now meeting Tuesdays … the goal of February coming up with our next steps in the plan that includes the center of excellence and includes opportunities of how we're gonna approach some funding issues related to hospice,”…
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