The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) hosted its first DC Fly-In — a three-day advocacy event dedicated to advancing legislative priorities around hospice integrity, shaping public policy development, and cementing the future of the Medicare hospice benefit. Kevin Tutunjian, our president and CHAPCA board member, participated in the event. The Fly-In offered an…
This week, the nation took time to say “thanks” to the five million actively licensed nurses in the United States. About 175,000 of those nurses work in the home health and hospice setting. These nurses serve as the backbone of our healthcare system, providing comfort, care, and dignity to their patients day in and day…
The halls of In the Arms of Grace Hospice were filled with song today as carolers visited our facility partners to share music, joy, and a little holiday spirit with patient residents and staff alike. It was heartwarming to see smiles on residents’ faces, many of whom sang and danced along. For a few moments,…
In the Arms of Grace Hospice has earned Deemed Status from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with zero deficiencies in its triennial accreditation survey by The Joint Commission (TJC). The assessments involved in achieving deemed status are in-depth and thorough, and coming away with a perfect score is practically unheard of —…
Representing the heart of community-based care, In the Arms of Grace Hospice joined industry leaders this September for the 2025 California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) Annual Conference in Long Beach. The conference theme, “Recalibrating the Hospice Heart: Meeting Patients and Families Where They Are,” rang true with us, and set the tone for…
This June, members of our hospice team took a critical new step in leadership development by attending the inaugural CHAPCA Certified Leadership Program – the association’s official training for hospice executives and managers. Their participation represents our unwavering commitment to compassionate care in the service of our community. The CHAPCA Certified Leadership Program is an…
In some ways, the fires that ravaged Eaton and Palisades back in January feel far away, but in others, they still feel extremely near and recent. The firestorms took 31 lives in Los Angeles County and destroyed thousands of homes. The ripple effects of those losses are still impacting our communities. In the wake of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2025 Community Support Group for Residents Impacted by the Eaton and Palisades Fires Pasadena, CA – In the wake of the devastating Eaton and Palisades Fires, In the Arms of Grace Hospice is organizing a Community Support Group to provide emotional and psychosocial support for impacted residents. Hospice specializes in…
Los Angeles, CA – In the Arms of Grace Hospice hosted its Annual Facility Care Partner Appreciation Holiday Luncheon on December 13, 2024. The event was attended by IAGH Facility Care Partner caregivers and staff. “The holidays represent a season of giving thanks to those around us we appreciate most. Our Facility Care Partners are…
Long Beach, CA – The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association (CHAPCA) held its Annual Conference on November 5-7, 2024, in Long Beach, CA. The highly anticipated event brought together hospice and palliative care professionals from across the state for three-days of dynamic keynotes speakers, seminars, and networking opportunities. The theme of this year’s conference…
