My Hospice Journey: Deb Hagopian
Regional Program Director, Suncoast Hospice
Finding my way-
“He was alone in a dark sterile hospital room with the door shut, “terminally ill” according to his chart, waiting to go home. I was done all my duties for the shift and felt compelled to go and spend a few minutes with him. We spoke for awhile and our time was meaningful. As I left the hospital unit the charge nurse stopped me and said “I know you were done but please don’t spend extra time in a patients room. I replied “he’s dying and alone” She replied “It doesn’t matter. If you do it others will be expected to spend time as well and we can’t have that.” It was at that moment I knew I was not where I was meant to be. I am forever grateful to whoever she was for sending me on to discover this incredible journey of hospice service.”
Traveling to a destination rarely happens without adventure, mishaps, or detours, and the same goes with one’s life destination. FHPCA’s 28th Annual Forum Conference “Journey: Mapping Our Past, Paving New Roads” is about looking at the past, present, and future of hospice, but what’s more important than an industry is the people that make it work.
That’s why we want to know your personal
or professional hospice journey.
Tell us about a specific moment in your hospice journey that really made an impact in your life (please include year of event) by leaving a comment below, then look for your story either at Forum in May or by visiting us online at:
