Hospice Palliative Care Services in BC:
Interior

Boundary Community Hospice Association
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Mailing Address:
2320 78th Avenue
Grand Forks, BC
V0H 1H2

Tel: (250) 442-5900
Fax: (250) 442-5900

BCHPCA Components of Care

Administration
The Association became a registered charitable organization in 1988.  A nine-member policy/management board is involved in all aspects of hospice service.  There is a paid office manager position, which is funded through donations, United Way, three Corporate Sponsors, Canpar Industries, Pope & Talbot, and the Grand Forks District Credit Union, and fundraising. The Coordinator of Volunteers position in now under the Interior Health.

Volunteer Program
Boundary Community Hospice Association has grown to 100 members of whom at least half are actively working with clients, as needed in the hospital Palliative Care Units, Acute Care, Long Term Care Facilities or the home.  Volunteer training is provided once a year for new volunteers with in-service meetings once a month, providing speakers or workshops.  The rest of the members help with information booths and fundraising.

Home Program
The coordinator and volunteers work with Home Support, Long Term Care and Home Care Nursing to provide support at home.

Hospital Program
Two Palliative Care Units and family rooms have been developed through community fundraising and by our Corporate Sponsor Canpar Industries.  The coordinator is a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Spiritual and Pastoral Care
We are well supported by all the religious organizations and many have participated in our training program training.

Symptom Management
Mostly the clients’ physicians and hospital or Home Care Nurses does symptom Management.  An interdisciplinary team meets once a month.

Bereavement Program
The coordinator holds a Bereavement Support Group meeting twice a month.  A walking group is in the process of being started as well.

Organization Mission Statement
The purpose of the Association is to provide active and compassionate hospice and palliative care services for persons and their families facing death or loss and to provide the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual support necessary to maintain the dignity and worth of the individual.  The Association shall make hospice and palliative care services available in a variety of locations in the communities of the Boundary area.  The Association shall direct the selection and training of volunteers to provide comfort and support to persons and families facing death or loss.

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