No images? Click here May 2022 FEATURED IN The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care (C-TAC) recently featured Ochsner Health in their member spotlight. Ochsner Health explains they were drawn to C-TAC because of their relationship with Respecting Choices and all the great work that is being done by C-TAC for serious illness care. One of the issues they are confronted with daily is the lack of evidence-based skills in engaging patients and families in conversations to make sure the care Ochsner Health provides represents what matters most to them. They worked with Respecting Choices to implement the First Steps and Advanced Steps Advance Care Planning and Shared Decision Making in Serious Illness programs realizing that communication is one of the most important skills needed for the care of those with serious illness and their families. Read the full article to learn how Ochsner Health is achieving their goals to improve serious illness care and inspire healthier lives and stronger communities in the state of Louisiana. Stories Respecting Choices teams share what's happening During the week of National Healthcare Decision Day (NHDD) and beyond, many organizations across the country inspired and educated their communities with heartfelt messages and information about advance care planning (ACP). The following are just some of the great stories from our extraordinary Respecting Choices teams. Gundersen Health System (Wisconsin) Marshfield Clinic Health System (Wisconsin) Memorial Health (Illinois) Baptist Health (Kentucky) UW Health (Wisconsin) Hospital Council of Northwest Ohio (Ohio) Honoring Choices Virginia (Virginia) Kathleen Ziemba promoted Respecting Choices is thrilled to announce Kathleen Ziemba, MSW, LCSW, has been promoted to Director, Program Operations. For the past seven years, Kathleen has been a Respecting Choices Senior Faculty Consultant. She is instrumental in executing on our strategic priorities and delivering long-term value for our customers. Congratulations, Kathleen! "It is a privilege and honor to be a part of Respecting Choices whose mission and values closely align with my own. In this new role, I am grateful and excited to embark on this new chapter to serve the Respecting Choices team and you, our partners.” In Memoriam MIA MORRISETTE RESPECTING CHOICES You are receiving this email because of your relationship with Respecting Choices®. |