The Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society (PGHPCS) has achieved accreditation from the Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO) accreditation program. This program has developed a comprehensive set of standards that ensure hospices meet the highest levels of best practices and evidence-based care. The Prince George hospice is the first organization outside of Ontario to achieve this status.
“I am grateful to our dedicated staff and volunteers at PGHPCS for their hard work in helping us meet the accreditation standards,” said Donna Flood Executive Director “This achievement is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence and compassion … The HPCO accreditation not only validates our commitment to providing top-quality care but also sets us apart as a leader in the field.”
This is not the first time PGHPCS has led the way in hospice care. In 1995, through the generous support of the Prince George Rotary Club, it opened the first standalone hospice in BC. In 2023, it launched the first Home Hospice program in the country to focus on supporting those who wish to die at home.\
“We are proud to be at the forefront of innovative hospice care and have been invited by other hospice societies across Canada and even in the UK to share our work and help them learn from our programs,” Flood said. “We are also grateful to the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), which has been a close partner in ensuring that all our work is evidence-based, enabling us to be a center of excellence in care.
“Our achievements would not be possible without the ongoing support of our community. The PGHPCS receives 44% of its funding from the Northern Health Authority (NHA) and relies on donations from our community to raise over $2 million annually for our programs. There are no barriers to accessing any of our hospice programs, ensuring that everyone in need can receive the care they deserve.”