1. We Honor Veterans: Overview and Community Partner Commitment Enter presenter name here Enter organization name here Enter presenter email here

2. What is We Honor Veterans (WHV)? National awareness and action campaign Developed by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) In collaboration with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Encourage partnerships between hospices, state hospice organizations and VA facilities, with expansion to Community Partners

3. Our common goal: Providing the best possible care for Veterans in the best possible manner and setting. While….. Honoring Veterans’ preferences

4. Why WHV? Approximately 680,000 Veterans die in the US every year: 25% of all deaths! A vast majority of Veterans are not enrolled in VA and may not be aware of end-of-life services and benefits available to them Community Partners can join in better serving and honoring our nation’s Veterans and be listed on the We Honor Veterans website

5. Why WHV? Creates a culture that includes Veteran- centric activities –Taps into a shared value of honoring our nation’s Veterans –Moves from organizations’ needs and goals to Veterans’ needs and goals –Moves the focus from individual organizations to partnerships 5

6. What is “Veteran-centric”? Focuses on the needs, desires and treatment of our Veterans Requires Veteran responsibility and accountability Depends on communication, coordination and collaboration among healthcare providers 6

7. We Honor Veterans Campaign Goals Promote Veteran-centric educational activities Increase organizational capacity to serve Veterans Support development of strategic partnerships Increase access and improve quality

8. Website Educational Tools and Resources Go to: www.WeHonorVeterans.org >>Get Practical Resources>>WHV Partner Resources. Many tools and resources for staff and community education, including these presentations: –Basic Training for Understanding the VA –Building a Veteran-centric culture –Memorials and Salutes for Veterans and Caregivers

10. Levels of Commitment Recruit: Get oriented and commit Level 1: Build organizational capacity Level 2: Develop and strengthen relationships Level 3: Promote hospice and palliative care for Veterans Level 4: Demonstrate the impact of organizational programs

11. Recruit: Committing to the Program Review We Honor Veterans Overview PowerPoint presentation Submit the online Community Partner Commitment form

12. Join Us! Review this presentation—You just have! Complete and submit the online Community Partner Commitment on WHV website Receive acknowledgement of your Partner Commitment (allow 3-5 business days) Check the Community Partner directory on WHV website for your listing as a Recruit Start working on Level One Activities!

13. Contact Us We Honor Veterans A program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Email: veterans@nhpco.org www.WeHonorVeterans.org