About Us

The Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (WSHPCO) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing serious illnesses through compassionate, accessible end-of-life care.

Our mission is to ensure that everyone receives quality care, whether at home, in a nursing facility, or in any setting they call home. Since 1983, we have taken a leadership role in advocating for hospice as the preferred model of care, collaborating with care providers, legislators, and agencies to improve access and uphold care standards across all environments.

• Unite hospice and palliative care providers across Washington State to address shared goals and challenges.
• Educate and empower our members through the exchange of knowledge and resources.
• Advocate for the widespread adoption of hospice and palliative care standards across the state.
• Represent Washington's hospice and palliative care programs in regional and national forums.
• Influence policies at the state and national levels to improve end-of-life care.
• Develop guidelines that reflect our commitment to compassionate, quality care.
• Ensure equitable, non-discriminatory access to hospice and palliative care for all residents.
• Support research initiatives that enhance hospice and palliative care services and outcomes.

We strive to promote competency among hospice and palliative care professionals and advocate for accessible, appropriate end-of-life care for all. By working closely with healthcare providers, we share knowledge, promote best practices, and influence policies that enhance the quality of life. Our goal is to foster a caring community where everyone feels supported, informed, and valued during life's most challenging times. Governed by an all-volunteer Board of Directors, WSHPCO is committed to expanding the dialogue around end-of-life care and championing the needs of all Washington residents.

By focusing on these objectives, we continue to strengthen hospice and palliative care throughout Washington State, ensuring a community-centered approach to end-of-life care. While we do not provide direct patient care services, we are dedicated to promoting and maintaining quality, compassionate care for those facing life-threatening illnesses. We achieve this by offering information and referral services to the public and providing professional support to Washington State’s hospice and palliative care programs.

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WSHPCO Leadership