SHARON LUCAS, LCSW
Compassionate Care Consulting
627 Shenandoah St. Thousand Oaks CA 91360
(805) 241-5505

P a l l i a t i v e   H e a l t h c a r e   C o n s u l t i n g

The Challenge Today
Recent research studies indicate that approximately 75% of all Americans will die in institutions. Research also indicates that this is not the preferred place of death for most Americans. This, in addition to an aging population with chronic health conditions, calls for an institutional response to address these unique and growing needs. Palliative care is interdisciplinary care to reduce symptom burden, suffering and to improve quality of life. It addresses physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs,while often complimenting disease modifying treatment.This comprehensive approach speaks to the multifaceted concerns of today's and tomorrow's patients.

End-of-Life and Palliative Care programs have become a national priority for hospitals. The presence of such programs in hospitals meets over 50 JCAHO standards, and JCAHO is actively looking for the presence of such innovative programs to meet the needs of the seriously ill and dying patient. US News & World Report (2002) used the presence of Palliative Care programs as a criterion in rating the best US hospitals.

Compassionate Care Consulting can help you by customizing a Palliative Care and comprehensive End-of-Life program designed to meet the unique needs of your hospital, its healthcare staff, patients and families. Contact us now for your complimentary consulting assessment.