Instructor: Rachel Thomas started her career as a Hospice Nurse for Hospice of the Nature Coast. She has been a Hospice Liaison for the Agape Care Group for 14 months. Hospice is her heart and passion. Getting patients on hospice services has proven to have better outcomes for both patients and their families. Description: This course will be an overview of the hospice philosophy that includes when to consider hospice care. Information on the difference between hospice and palliative care will be covered. We will discuss goals of hospice such as the ability to stabilize and maintain symptom control and management - prevent unnecessary rehospitalizations - give patients a better quality and end of life with their families and loved ones.