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doulagivers™ Overview of Doulagivers Why Hospice Needs Doulas Programs Costs Meet the Founder

overview of doulagivers™ What is a Doula What is a Doulagiver What is a Doulagiver Care Consultant

WHAT IS A DOULA? Doula comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves”. Doula provides continuous emotional and practical non-medical support. Most closely associated with birth, such as a midwife. EOL Doula undergoes special training to assist the dying and their family members.

WHAT IS A DOULAGIVER? Guides family members through the process of death and what to expect. Acts as an advocate with representatives of hospitals, funeral homes, and others involved in death process. Offers comfort, support and companionship. Works with someone who has 18 months or less to live.

WHAT IS A DOULAGIVER CARE CONSULTANT? Begins the conversation early on. Meets with families to review advance directives and other end of life planning paperwork. Facilitates family meetings to ensure the client’s wishes are communicated and followed.

why HOSPICE NEEDS doulas Benefits to Hospice Agency Benefits to the End of Life Patient Benefits to the Hospice Nurses and Support Staff

BENEFITS TO HOSPICE AGENCY Marketing Tool. EOL Doula Program is the most progressive marketing tool available at this time and increases community awareness of hospice in a whole new and positive light. Earlier Admission Dates. The median length of stay on hospice to date is 20 days or less. Increased Length of Stay. Community knows about doulas and the added support they provide to both patient and family. This decreases the fear of the EOL patient and family. This equals earlier admission = increased length of stay = increased revenue for the hospice agency. Increased Satisfaction. Family and patient satisfaction scores increase meaning happy families = positive word of mouth = increased revenue.

BENEFITS TO EOL PATIENT Earlier intervention. Better coping skills and making family peace. Reinforced family training. Longer and more frequent visits as needed. Assistance with making memories, funeral arrangements, obituaries and memorials. Holding space and helping family members cope.

BENEFITS TO NURSES AND SUPPORT STAFF Additional Private Pay Revenue Stream Nurses, CNAs and support staff can double as doulas Retention of nurses by going back to basics

doulagivers™ program Referral Program Licensing Program How It Works

referral program Collaborate with local Doula agency. Referral of EOL patients to Hospice earlier. More time to deliver better care.

licensing program License Doula Program for one-year terms. Receive extensive program for training certified doulas. Continuing support. Provide better care and for longer.

how it works Application to apply to Program. All logo and copyrighted materials. Full Certification training program Territory (exclusive or non-exclusive)

doulagivers™ costs Costs for Referral Program Costs for Licensing Program

referral program costs Nothing, just increased business.

licensing program costs One Year Program: 10 trained Certified Doulas plus 2 trained Doulagiver Care Consultants for $11,000 (retails for $20,000) Exclusive Territory: additional $10,000 per year Renewal terms: As long as agency stays in compliance with training and CEUs, they can renew for one-year terms for a yearly fee of $1,195.

video Meet Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, founder of Doulagivers™