1988 Hospice
of Anderson founded
During the first year, 15 patients were admitted from
September 26th to December 31st
1992 Began
an endowment/investment account for special projects -
Long range plans for a Hospice House began
1994 Changed
name to Hospice of the Upstate
Inc. to better reflect our coverage area
Started
annual children’s bereavement camp in the spring
1995
Hospice Medicaid Benefit was initiated
in South Carolina
1996 Opened Hospice of the Upstate Pharmacy
This change helped us
reduce our pharmaceutical cost and allow us more control over
drugs our patients
needed. Cost decreased about 30% per month.
1997 Anderson
Alliance for a Healthy Future started helping us raise money for a
Hospice House
1998 The Callie & John Rainey Hospice House
was built
On
July 26, the first patient was admitted
2000 Board
of Directors voted to begin work on a building expansion to serve more
individuals
2002
The Hospice House new 16-bed addition opened
2003 Kicked
off a Faith-In-Action program “Beams of Light”
2005 Home Care Medical Director, began making home visits.
Opened Rose
Dining Hall – new dining room and family gathering space
2006 Randall
E. Sadler Bereavement and Education Center opened to provide critically
needed
space for
Community Education on End-of-Life issues and Bereavement.
Outdoor “Chapel in the Woods” constructed by church, community, and
school volunteers
provided a
quiet space for worship and reflection. The Good News Sunday School
Class
of New Prospect
Baptist Church donated the materials.
2007 Dedication of
the Meditation Gardens and the Barbara Craft Garden
Gifts from
friends of Hospice of the Upstate which provide seasonal
beauty and a
relaxing environment
Awarded
grants from the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Valparaiso University, and
the
Abney Foundation to
provide caregivers and patients with education, spiritual
and emotional support.
Our staff and
volunteers cared for over 1,100 patients and families.
2008
20th
Anniversary Celebration
“Pointing the Way”
Awarded to our Five Founding Ladies
Installed Welcome Garden,
gift of staff
Website Updated
Sculpture and Lighting installed in Meditation Gardens
“Caring is Preparing” Care Coach Training Manual -
Lance
Armstrong Community Program
New Volunteer programs -
Ambassador & 11th Hour
2009
CareAnyware implemented (electronic documentation)
Full-time Children's
Outreach Coordinator
First Butterfly & Dove
Release in May
New Pet Placement Volunteer
"Preparing a Caring
Community” –expanded educational program, including Advance
Directives, Faith in
Action, and Caregiver Support