Essential Elements of an Effective Prison Hospice Program

The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care
Kristin G CloyesSarah M Llanque

Abstract

As the number of prison inmates facing end-stage chronic illness grows, more prisons across the U.S. must address the need for end-of-life care. Many will likely need to develop a plan with potentially limited resources and external support. This case study presents one long-running model of care, the Louisiana State Penitentiary Prison Hospice Program. Based on field observations and in-depth interviews with hospice staff, inmate volunteers and corrections officers, we identify five essential elements that have contributed to the long-term operation of this program: patient-centered care, an inmate volunteer model, safety and security, shared values, and teamwork. We describe key characteristics of each of these elements, discuss how they align with earlier recommendations and research, and show how their integration supports a sustained model of prison end-of-life care.

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Jan 20, 2017·Journal of Correctional Health Care : the Official Journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care·Aline ChassagneRégis Aubry
Jan 20, 2017·Journal of Correctional Health Care : the Official Journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care·Kristin G CloyesKathleen Shannon-Dorcy
Jan 4, 2017·Journal of Correctional Health Care : the Official Journal of the National Commission on Correctional Health Care·Marina Richter, Ueli Hostettler
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Dec 4, 2020·The American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Care·Anna J Pedrosa CarrascoDaniel Berthold
Nov 29, 2017·Journal of Pain and Symptom Management·Zachary Klock, John Liantonio
Dec 31, 2021·Palliative Medicine·Isabelle SchaeferJane L Phillips

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