The City of Quinte West is rolling out help to tackle rising affordable housing needs through a new CIP stream. /City of Quinte West photo
Hospice Quinte has received its first accreditation from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario, earning a score of 97.34 per cent following an extensive review process.
The accreditation recognizes the organization’s in-home hospice and hospice residence programs for meeting provincial standards related to governance, operations, quality improvement and service excellence.
Executive Director Petra Lepage described the achievement as a reflection of the commitment shown by staff members and volunteers.
“To not only achieve accreditation in our first review, but to receive such an exceptional score, is truly extraordinary and speaks volumes about the quality of care, teamwork, and commitment demonstrated by everyone at Hospice Quinte,” Lepage said.
Hospice Quinte provides support for individuals receiving end-of-life care, along with assistance for caregivers and bereavement services for families throughout the Quinte region. Services are offered free of charge.
The organization serves Belleville, Quinte West, Deseronto, Tyendinaga Township and Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory through home visits, community programs and care offered at the Stan Klemencic Care Centre.
Officials say the accreditation process is intended to strengthen accountability and promote continuous improvement while helping residents and health-care professionals identify trusted hospice providers.
Hospice Quinte relies on support from donors, volunteers and community organizations to continue providing services throughout the region.
