Hospice Alliance Inc.

“The 990 was reviewed in detail by the finance director and by the organization's finance committee and then approved by the finance committee. All financial information in this return is based off of the audited financial statements.”

“Full disclosure, by notice in writing, shall be made by the interested parties to the full board of directors in all conflicts of interest. This is done on an annual basis with board members, staff, and volunteers. If there is a potential conflict of interest, the policy states procedures on how to handle different situations.”

“The executive director's salary is determined by the board. All other staff salaries are determined using the national association for homecare and hospice's hospice salary & benefit report as well as state and national government wage data.”

“The organization will furnish audited financial statements upon request.”

“Hospice alliance has served over 8,000 terminally ill patients and their families since 1981; servicing kenosha, eastern walworth, and racine counties. Hospice alliance remains committed to caring for the terminally ill and empowering those who support them. Incorporated in 1981 in kenosha, wisconsin, hospice alliance, inc. Was established by a group of community citizens that were concerned with the lack of end of life care availble to terminally ill persons and their families. These community citizens believed that if terminally ill people were given a choice as to where they would like to be, it would be in their home surrounded by the people and things they love. Hospice alliance, inc. Lives this mission daily through commitment, compassion, and choices. Hospice alliance, inc. Provides care in the following settings: 1. In the patient's home, surrounded by the people and things they love. This choice allows family and friends to support their loved one in comfort and privacy. 2. In long term care and assisted living factilites, such as nursing homes, senior apartments and group homes. Hospice alliance professionals complement the care already provided by staff in these settings. 3. The hospice alliance hospice house offers an option for those who, for whatever reason, cannot remain in their own home. The house operates at a significant loss due to hospice's mission. 4. Pre-hospice palliative care may be the choice for someone who is not ready for the hospice program. 5. Bereavement services and grief support groups are available when the time is appropriate”

“Hospice alliance volunteers are a vital part of the hospice team. While enhancing the lives of patients and their families, volunteers gain satisfaction and enrichment in their own lives. There are many ways volunteers help, including: companionship, respite care, running errands, nursing home visits, mailings, office help, computer work, expos and health fairs, fundraising, gardening, preparing meals and baking. All volunteers take part in an eight session training class which covers an introduction to hospice services, communication, disease process, and the role of hospice alliance team members. In 2015, volunteers committed 6,453 hours of their time.”