Hospice Notes: New Social Work Certificate, More Hospice Radio, NHPCO Contest

• The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has partnered with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) to develop a baccalaureate level credential for social workers who specialize in hospice and palliative care. The Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (CHP-SW) designation is now available for bachelor’s social workers with experience and expertise in end-of-life issues for patients and their caregivers. Learn more.


• Hospice Radio will be airing a show today on "Medical Ethics and the “Concept of a Good Death" at 2 p.m. ET. The show’s guests are Dr. Harry Moody from the AARP, author of 'The Soul of Bioethics' and 'Human Values in Aging' newsletters along with Dr.Pamela J. Grace, Associate Professor - Adult Health & Ethics at Boston College, William F. Connell School of Nursing. Topics will be drawn from the discipline of medical ethics and will explore the possible goals for people caring for aged parents, people who act as health care guardians, and concerns for the general public considering options regarding their own end-of-life care. A second half will air on Tuesday, June 23 at 2 p.m. ET.


• NHPCO is conducting a Photography, Writing, and Film Contest. Submissions should be professional or volunteer development films/videos, and all entries are due by Friday, July 17, 2009.