Hospice Association of Ontario
- Hospice Association of Ontario
The Hospice Association of Ontario (HAO) provides end-of-life care to terminal patients in the province of Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1989 with eight members; as of April, 2005, it had over 150 member hospice facilities.
The association is primarily based on volunteer efforts; in more than 400 communities throughout Ontario, over 13,000 volunteers have provided 630,000 hours of service to hospices under the auspice of HAO.
End-of-Life Information Service
The End-of-Life Information Service is a telelphone service which offers information about hospice palliative care services and resources, including:
* hospice palliative care programs, units and education
* community-based services
* pain and symptom management
* bereavement support services
It is funded by the Government of Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.
External links
* [http://www.hospice.on.ca/ Hospice Association of Ontario website]
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