Are you the medical decision maker for a loved one in a nursing home? Do they have a POLST form or advance care plan? Is it up to date? Are you a healthcare professional who is administering care to high risk patients? To help address questions about POLST and other topics during the COVID19 pandemic, we are making additional resources available.
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Centers of Excellence
We provide training at skilled nursing facilities to improve communications about advance care planning. Become a Center of Excellence
4Step iCare Plan
An Individualized End of Life Care Plan
Our 4Step iCare Plan is a simple, 4-step approach that helps patients, families, and healthcare providers navigate through challenging medical decisions.
Learn more with our video series and helpful tools
POLST
A POLST form will inform your healthcare providers about the types of medical treatment you’d like to receive. New Jersey POLST
POLST in Your State
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As an agent of change. Join the Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey to help improve end of life care for patients and families.
As a supporter of our efforts. We depend on the generosity of our donors to help the sickest and most vulnerable New Jerseyeans get the care they need and no less, and the care they want and no more. Donate today to help us provide critical information to patients and families and raise our voice with local, state and federal policy makers.
Become a corporate donor. Contact Jessica Brown to find out how you can support our efforts to improve end of life care.
Did you know that less than one-third of healthcare professionals report having any formal training on how to talk with patients and families about end-of-life care? If you fall into this category, please use #GOCCNJs 4Step iCare Plan Conversation Assistant to guide you and your patients through an Advance Care Planning discussion. Visit for free tools & resources for healthcare professionals. #goalsofcare ... See MoreSee Less
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Unfamiliar with POLST? You're not alone. Learn why individuals living with serious illness should have a valid, accurately completed POLST form. Discuss with your healthcare professional and for more info visit https://goalsofcare.org/patients-family/nj-polst/ ... See MoreSee Less
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#GOCCNJ would like to wish all healthcare professionals, #palliative and #hospice care providers, families and #caregivers a healthy and happy new year! #goalsofcare #2021 ... See MoreSee Less
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As 2021 approaches, it's time to think about new year resolutions. #GOCCNJ has a few suggestions:![]()
RESOLUTION #4: Let family and friends know your health care wishes. Share your choices to explain what you have decided. This can reduce burden to loved ones, make everyone feel better prepared and minimize surprises in the event of an emergency. #goalsofcare![]()
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