In The Passenger Seat: Hospice Conversations

About In The Passenger Seat: Hospice Conversations

Welcome to In the Passenger Seat, the podcast designed exclusively for hospice providers across Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (ILHPCO), this podcast puts you in the seat next to industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow providers as we navigate the complexities of hospice and palliative care. Each episode brings insightful discussions on policy updates, best practices, regulatory changes, and the challenges and triumphs of delivering compassionate end-of-life care. Whether you're an administrator, clinician, or hospice leader, you'll gain valuable knowledge, resources, and advocacy updates to support your work and your patients. Join us as we drive conversations that matter. Subscribe today and stay informed, connected, and empowered in your hospice journey!

Publisher

Katie Lord

Category

education · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Feb 2025

Latest episode

9 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Dec 2025

   Serving Those Who Served: A Conversation on Veteran-Centered Hospice Care

   Join us for a meaningful conversation with Katie Canada and Jordan McCoy from Uplifted Care, a Level 5 We Honor Veterans partner organization. We explore what makes end-of-life care for veterans unique, how military experiences shape their physical and emotional needs, and the ways hospice teams can provide compassionate, informed care, and how they became a "veteran-centered" hospice organization. Katie and Jordan share insights on how they embraced the We Honor Veterans Program and impactfu...

2. 

   21 Oct 2025

   Common Ground in Compassion: Hospice & Palliative Care Legislation We Can All Support

   In this week’s episode of In the Passenger Seat, we’re joined by Ellen Byrne, Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Illinois Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (ILHPCO), for a timely discussion on hospice and palliative care legislation that transcends politics. Amid a divided political climate, Ellen highlights the issues that unite us all—ensuring dignity, choice, and quality of life at the end of life. We’ll explore current state and federal legislation impacting hospice and pall...

3. 

   19 Sept 2025

   Navigating ALS and Hospice: How the Les Turner ALS Foundation Supports Patients and Families

   When an individual living with ALS reaches the point of considering hospice care, the journey can feel overwhelming—for both patients and their families. In this episode of In the Passenger Seat, we sit down with Anne Marie Doyle from the Les Turner ALS Foundation to explore how their team provides specialized support during this critical transition. Whether you’re new to supporting ALS patients or a seasoned hospice provider, this conversation offers valuable insights and tools t...

4. 

   20 Jun 2025

   Supporting the Youngest Hearts — The Role of Child Life in Hospice Care

   Certified Child Life Specialists Rachael Miller and Allison Bush explain how they support children and families within hospice care, offering compassionate and developmentally appropriate care in this interview.

5. 

   30 May 2025

   CAHPS Demystified: How Your Daily Work Shapes Patient and Family Experiences

   Shelley Cartwright, CEO of APEX Hospice & Palliative Care, clarifies the CAHPS Hospice Survey, explaining how daily caregiver actions influence patient and family experiences, in this interview episode.

6. 

   25 Apr 2025

   Hospice on The Hill: Speaking Up for Hospice at the National Level

   Madison Summers, Public Affairs Professional, discusses national hospice legislation and its impact, providing listeners with practical ways to engage in grassroots advocacy to protect the future of hospice care in this interview.

7. 

   4 Apr 2025

   Spiritual Triage: The Chaplain’s Role and Beyond

   Ryan Fordice MDiv explains spiritual triage and how the interdisciplinary team gives meaningful spiritual support, also exploring the hospice chaplain's crucial role in supporting patients; this is an interview.

8. 

   17 Mar 2025

   Episode 2: Helping New Nurses Thrive

   Clinical Staff Educator Heather Faber shares strategies for helping new nurses thrive in hospice and palliative care during orientation, offering valuable insights for both new and experienced professionals in this interview.

9. 

   27 Feb 2025

   Inaugural Episode: Our Mission, Our Story, and What’s Ahead

   The podcast introduces its mission to provide insight into hospice care and shares the story of its creation.

Who has been a guest on In The Passenger Seat: Hospice Conversations

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• Rachael Miller
• Allison Bush
• Shelley Cartwright
• Madison Summers
• Ryan Fordice

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

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