No One Dies Alone PROG R A M MIAD-15-12719 NODA Program Goals • Provide compassionate companionship for patients determined to be nearing death and who are (for varying reasons) unaccompanied by family or friends. • Provide respite and moral support for family or friends who may be supporting a dying patient. • Dignify, respect and comfort each patient nearing the end-of-life. Mission Columbia St. Mary’s, a healthcare provider founded in response to identified community needs, is sponsored by Ascension Health, a Catholic national health system, and Columbia Health System, a non-sectarian community health system. Columbia St. Mary’s exists to make a positive difference in the health status and lives of individuals and our community, with special concern for those who are vulnerable. At Columbia St. Mary’s we are committed to providing high quality, accessible, values-driven programs and services with equal attention to the physical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of health. Core Values Central to our Mission and Vision are Columbia St. Mary’s Core Values of: Respect A high regard for the worth, dignity and uniqueness of each person. Integrity Honesty, openness and sincerity. Commitment to Excellence A commitment to the highest standards delivered with competence and pride. Creativity Actions that are marked by innovation, flexibility, openness to change, and imagination. Service Connecting with another person through an act of assistance or benefit. Office of Mission Integration Heritage Center | 2320 N. Lake Dr. | Milwaukee 53211 414-585-1246 A volunteer network of compassionate companions who extend the mission and core values of Columbia St. Mary’s to those in our care nearing the end of life. For More Information Kerry Burmeister Manager of Volunteer Services 414-585-4809 [email protected]Eamonn O’Keeffe Director of Mission Integration 414-585-1246 [email protected]NODA Volunteer Requirements ¹ . Attend one of the scheduled NODA training/volunteer orientation sessions (4 hours of training) 2. Request participation through Volunteer Services (CSM contact Kerry Burmeister) 3. Complete required Volunteer Services paperwork (includes updated health history record)
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No One Dies AloneP R O G R A M
MIAD-15-12719
NODA Program Goals• Provide compassionate companionship
for patients determined to be nearing
death and who are (for varying reasons)
unaccompanied by family or friends.
• Provide respite and moral support
for family or friends who may be
supporting a dying patient.
• Dignify, respect and comfort each
patient nearing the end-of-life.
MissionColumbia St. Mary’s, a healthcare provider founded in response to identified community needs, is sponsored by Ascension Health, a Catholic national health system, and Columbia Health System, a non-sectarian community health system.
Columbia St. Mary’s exists to make a positive difference in the health status and lives of individuals and our community, with special concern for those who are vulnerable.
At Columbia St. Mary’s we are committed to providing high quality, accessible, values-driven programs and services with equal attention to the physical, spiritual, and emotional dimensions of health.
Core ValuesCentral to our Mission and Vision are Columbia St. Mary’s Core Values of:
Respect A high regard for the worth, dignity and uniqueness of each person.
Integrity Honesty, openness and sincerity.
Commitment to Excellence A commitment to the highest standards delivered with competence and pride.
Creativity Actions that are marked by innovation, flexibility, openness to change, and imagination.
Service Connecting with another person through an act of assistance or benefit.
Office of Mission Integration Heritage Center | 2320 N. Lake Dr. | Milwaukee 53211