ADVANCING EXPERT CARE

Downloadable publications, namely, position papers, instructional materials, teaching materials, guides, presentations, and brochures in the fields of hospice and palliative care

Publications, namely, guides in the fields of hospice and palliative care

Association services, namely, promoting the interests of hospice and palliative care professionals; public advocacy to promote the awareness of hospice and palliative care issues and to promote awareness of hospice and palliative care patient needs and available services

Providing grants for research in the fields of hospice and palliative care and certification of hospice and palliative care professionals; Charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising activities, funding, scholarships, and financial assistance for the benefit of hospice and palliative care professionals and students

Providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of hospice and palliative care

Preparing and administering exams to hospice and palliative care professionals in the fields of hospice and palliative care; providing recognition by the way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the fields of hospice and palliative care; providing online newsletters in the fields of hospice and palliative care; Educational services, namely, webinars, courses, training, conferences, meetings, and forums in the fields of hospice and palliative care; online newsletters delivered by e-mail in the fields of hospice and palliative care; educational services, namely, providing accrediting courses for nurse educators to teach hospice and palliative care content

Developing, maintaining, and updating certification and recertification criteria in the fields of hospice and palliative care for hospice and palliative care professionals; administration of certification and recertification programs for hospice and palliative care professionals