Advancing Palliative Care

Core to IHC’s mission is the advancement of palliative care throughout Providence. The IHC continues to support the 35 inpatient ambulatory palliative care teams across the system by providing data and leadership support to showcase the impact of their work. Since 2016, the Institute has supported Palliative Care programs by providing analytics to demonstrate the impact of teams across Providence.

One significant outcome has been the increase in palliative care volumes from 10,000 in 2016 to over 32,000 in 2024. But the work is not done. In our ever-changing healthcare climate, it is essential that we collaborate and work together to become more efficient, ensuring that every patient receives the best care possible. As the organization seeks to further the advancement of palliative care in practice, we have launched a Palliative Care Steering Committee (PCSC).

The PCSC serves as a collaborative hub for palliative care leaders across Providence, guiding outcomes and standardizing work in alignment with the system’s strategic plan.