In addition to being part of the theme for this conference, Ignite is a fast-paced, fun, and thought-provoking presentation format that’s spreading like wildfire all over the world. Presenters prepare 20 slides that auto-advance every 15 seconds, giving them five minutes to make their point. On Tuesday and Wednesday during the virtual conference, you’ll have a chance to experience the Ignite phenomenon!

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

#1
Volunteer Activity: A Great Media Hook

Jon Radulovic, MA, National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, Alexandria, VA

Local media are always on the lookout for good human interest stories: Hospice volunteers are ideal.

#2
The Ethics of Being a Hospice Volunteer

Paul Longenecker, RN, MBA, PhD, College of Business & Leadership, Lourdes University, Sylvania, OH

This session will look at the key ethical challenges confronting hospice volunteers.

#3
E-Sessions – Electronic, Educational, Enlightening

Leanne Porterfield, CVA, CAS, Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA

Use articles, journals and videos found online to educate your volunteers and stimulate exciting dialogue.

#4
Attributes of a Successful Volunteer Manager

Turner West, MTS, Hospice of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY

Volunteer managers must be dynamic to meet the needs of patients, families and volunteers. Learn best practices.

#5
How to Implement a Tuck In Program

Barbara Fike, MBA, Volunteer, Covenant Hospice, Inc, Pensacola, FL

Volunteers call patients weekly to see if they have all the medications and supplies needed to get thru the weekend.

#6
Light the Intergenerational Spark: Incorporating Teens into Your Volunteer Program

Jill-Anne Fowler, MA, Suncoast Hospice, Clearwater, FL

Promote intergenerational relationships between teens and patients with parties, life review videos and cheer visits.

#7
Wags and Grins for IDG

Kappy Smith, Covenant Hospice, Inc, Niceville, FL

Puppy love is meant to be shared.  Learn how to use a pet partner and clown program to delight patients and families.

#8
Burning of the Names

Thais Armstrong, Providence Hospice, Mount Vernon, WA

Creating ritual space can be a dynamic process. It also can be simple when you are clear about your intention.

#9
How to Design a Vigil Program

Mary Pendell, LCSW, Alegent Health Hospice, Omaha, NE

This Ignite session includes key elements and resources to develop a vigil program.

#10
Tidewell HONORS: Volunteer and Veteran Partnerships

Irene Henderson, RN, BSN, MSHSA, Tidewell Hospice, Inc, Bradenton, FL

This Ignite session will address engaging volunteers in Veteran's programs.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

#11
Spirituality and Religion: Do’s and Don’ts for Volunteers

Bonnie Meyer, DMin, BCC, Hospice of the Bluegrass, Lexington, KY

This Ignite session will focus on how volunteers can navigate religion and spirituality without offending or exploiting patients.

#12
Helping the Pet Therapist Learn to Sit and Stay

Lisa Browder, RA, ICA, CR, Nathan Adelson Hospice, Las Vegas, NV

Pet therapists will remain in your program longer when they have good communication skills and knowledge about patients.

#13
Those Darn Volunteer Notes

Libby Jones, CVA, Comfort Care Hospice, Pelham, AL

Learn how to strengthen volunteers’ reporting skills, ensure timely submission of documentation and and decrease their frustrations.

#14
Behavioral-Based Interviews

Arlene Stepputat, MA, Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA

Design a volunteer interview format that draws on past behaviors to indicate future performance.

#15
Supper Club: More Than a Tuck-In Program

Teresa Wheatley, RN, CHPN, Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA

Volunteers contact patients to assure DME and medication delivery is complete and use of both is understood.

#16
Utilizing Ritual to Connect through the End of Life

Candice Courtney, Rites of Reflection, Scottsdale, AZ

Ritual offers support through all of the large and small passages of life, perhaps most importantly at the end of life.

#17
SNF Volunteer Teams – Great Coverage, Happy Volunteers!

Erica Amman, BA, Hospice of Lancaster County, Lancaster, PA

Teams of volunteers visit patients in contracted SNFs, increasing organization presence and support.

#18
TBA

Susan Coulliette, BS, Hospice of Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

#19
Volunteer Mentors: A Key to Retention

Stacy Groff, MNM, Tidewell Hospice, Inc, Lakewood Ranch, FL

A formalized mentoring program can increase retention of new volunteers as well as seasoned volunteers.

#20
Expressive Arts: Legacy Projects from Volunteers

Kathleen Bergen, Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton, FL

This Ignite session will discuss the benefits of art projects with patients/families. Handprint projects will be demonstrated.