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r egularly updatted and deplo y ed in accor dancce with federal, state,
and local healthh guidelines.
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suppor t b y hospice chaplains and social w kers.

• M or e than 35 ne w training modules for aall emplo y ees on topics
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and longer follo w-up visits to ensur e patiients and families r eceiv e

the car e theey deser v e and need.

understood their concerns and fears. Our bereavement teeams offer 24
support groups (English annd Spanish) for anyone who needs help.
Psychosocial Support for South Florida
As quickly as possible, our bereavement speccialists, social workers, South Florida can be assurred that VITTAAS, the nation’s leading
and chaplains began facilitating phone-in annd Zoom support groups provider of end-of-life caree and a Florida hospice provider since
for anyyo 1978, is available 24/7 to pprovide compassionate hospice care to
one facing death, grieff,, or loss. Patiennts, family members,
healthcare workers, first responders, and othhers can seek advice and patients and their families,, and to support the entire South Florida
support from like-minded individuals and caaring professionals who community as it continuess to face and recover from COVID-19.
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