SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pathways Home Health & Hospice welcomes Carolyn Bonner to the position of Vice President of Hospice. Bonner, a registered nurse, brings over 35 years of managerial experience in the hospice and home health industry to her new position. She recently held the position of Area Administrator for Kaiser Permanente in San Diego for 11 years. Prior to that, Bonner was the Director of Home Health and Hospice at Providence Home Health & Hospice in Seattle.
“Carolyn has extensive leadership experience in palliative and hospice care,” said Georgia Rock, COO of Pathways Home Health & Hospice. “Pathways provides vital care and support to families who are dealing with the death of a loved one. Carolyn’s expertise will further assist us in our mission of providing quality family-centered care to patients throughout the Bay Area.”
In her new position, Bonner will be responsible for the management of Pathways Hospice services provided through three Bay Area branches. These patient care services include nursing, hospice medical directors, social work, pharmacy, bereavement, spiritual care, integrated therapies, pediatrics and an after hours “dream team.”
Bonner’s career began at the Community Home Health Care in King and Snohomish Counties where she held a variety of leadership positions in Home Care over 19 years. In addition to her professional experience, Carolyn has served as the Board Chair for California Association of Health Care Services at Home (CAHSAH) from 2004-2006 and has served actively on their board for 10 years.
About Pathways Home Health & Hospice
http://www.pathwayshealth.org/
Pathways Home Health & Hospice is a non-profit community based organization. Founded in 1977, Pathways now serves over 5000 families annually in San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo and Contra Costa Counties.
We care for patients in their place of residence, whether it be their home, hospital, nursing home or assisted living facility. Affiliated with El Camino Hospital and Sequoia Hospital since 1986, Pathways is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the Visiting Nurses Association of America, California Hospice & Palliative Care Association, and the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization.
Donations received from the community by Pathways Home Health & Hospice provide services that would otherwise not be available, including 24/7 access to a specialized team of care providers, family bereavement counseling and support, integrative therapies, caregiver support, comfort care, and funding for under- and uninsured patients.
CONTACT:
Pathways Home Health & Hospice
Judy Conner, 408-773-4284
[email protected]
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