Community-Based Database Has Launched!
Submit data for patients receiving palliative care in outpatient settings. To learn more, register for an info webinar, or contact us directly.
Fall 2017 Conference Dates Announced!
Update your calendars, the PCQN Fall Conference will be taking place on Thursday, October 5 – Friday, October 6 in Southern California!
Improving the Quality of Caring
The Palliative Care Quality Network (PCQN) is a continuous learning collaborative committed to improving the quality of palliative care services provided to patients and their families.
PCQN By The Numbers
90,787Total Consults |
30.9%Discharged with Hospice |
Top 3Primary Diagnosis |
30.7%Cancer |
12.4%Cardiovascular |
10.9%Pulmonary |
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Day 1 to Day 2Symptom Improvement |
70.0%Pain |
68.8%Anxiety |
78.1%Nausea/Vomiting |
65.4%Dyspnea |
Palliative Care on NPR
We are very excited to share that our PCQN member, Dr. Carin Van Zyl was interviewed for the NPR story about the new California Aid-in-Dying Law. Dr. Van Zyl shares the realities of the new law and what it means as a patient and as a palliative care professional.
Check out Dr. Van Zyl’s interview by clicking here.
One of First California Hospitals Awarded Advanced Certification for Palliative Care – CHOMP
Congratulation to Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula CHOMP on achieving Joint Commission advanced certification! After an extensive onsite review in October, CHOMP was awarded as the 4th inpatient program in California to be recognized for their exceptional patient and family-centered care.
