Welcome to the
website of Suncoast Institute. We are proud to be the Learning and
Research Center of the Suncoast Hospice, created to manage the
research and academic programs for the Hospice, to provide
demonstration models to improve systems of care and influence
public policy, educate professionals and collaborate through
consultations with agencies devoted to providing the most positive
end-of-life experiences through caring, compassionate and competent
hospice care.
The Suncoast Hospice which has grown to become one of the
nation's leading not-for-profit hospice organizations was founded
in Pinellas County in 1977. Our mission is to be a catalyst for
change in the way people and organizations care for each other at
the end of life. Our focus is to provide relevant information and
meaningful resources.
To better serve you, many new features are now available on this
website to help you find exactly what you need and our amazing team
is available by phone or email and happy to help you if you require
some assistance or advice. Check out our new learning
opportunities.
- Comprehensive clinical and organizational webinar schedule
- Customized trainings
- National intensive training workshops and boot camps
- Train-the-Trainer Workshops
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Partnership, an Interfaith
Professional Education for Ministry in partnership between Suncoast
Hospice and Morton Plant Mease Health Care.
- Watch for the launch of our online learning system in
2010!
We are continually striving to provide you, our clients, with
user-friendly access to the latest clinical data, the most
innovative technologies, and up-to-date resources and programs to
assure your success. In a nutshell, we are committed to sharing
best practices for effective hospice and palliative care.
We hope you'll think of us as a resource for your ongoing
learning, an extension of your organization and a partner in
providing the most beneficial tools for your success. We are here
to help you navigate the demands of clinical and organizational
practice and you can count on our unflagging support to help you
reach your strategic goals. It has been my privilege to work with
some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and compassionate
individuals here at the Suncoast Hospice for nearly 20 years.
Please let us know how we can serve you and your team.
Sincerely,
Kathy Egan-City
Executive Director