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When a patient is critically ill, families look to their physicians and nurses for reassurance and comfort. The CHEST Foundation supports members' efforts through its commitment to improving the care of critically ill patients, and by providing support for patients and families who are facing issues at the end of life. The Critical Care Family Assistance Program
In 2001, The CHEST Foundation developed the Critical Care Family Assistance Program to fulfill the unmet needs of families of critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units and to foster better communication between the health-care team, patients, and their families. Through financial support, The CHEST Foundation helps hospital teams adapt the program to meet their individual needs and provides assistance in implementing the program in their critical care departments. The program includes such elements as a computer station with information about specific diseases, hospital, and social services. Hotel and meal vouchers donated by local vendors are also provided.
Roger C. Bone Advances in End-of-Life Care Award
$10,000
This award supports leadership in end-of-life care by stressing the importance of communication, compassion, and effective listening. The award is given for leadership in end-of-life care—on the international, national, or local level—and does not fund research or provide seed money for new end-of life or palliative care programs or projects.
The award honors the late Roger C. Bone, MD, Master FCCP, who wrote about the ethical and humanistic issues surrounding end-of-life decisions and stressed the importance of communication between physicians and their patients.
Learn More and Apply
Application Deadline: May 4
Download The CHEST Foundation Awards 2010 Booklet
Includes all 2010 award winners and their projects.
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