Since 1981, the Iowa Hospice Organization (IHO) has been the statewide leader in the enhancement of end-of-life care through representation of and services to hospices in Iowa. IHO is made up of more than 80 hospices and individual hospice employees from across Iowa and governed by a board of officers. The IHO offices are located in Des Moines.

Iowa Hospice Organization (IHO) is the statewide leader in the enhancement of end-of-life care through representation of and service to hospices.

Vision

Iowans will understand their end-of-life care choices, have access to quality hospice care and experience care consistent with their individual desires and values.

Major Priorities

• Quality, end-of-life care
• Educate the general public
• Build and strengthen relationships with palliative care
• Advocate and represent the interests of Iowa hospices at the state and federal levels
• Coalitions that support hospice

Goals

A. Provide members with education and information promoting the delivery of quality, end-of-life care.

B. Conduct a public marketing campaign promoting hospice awareness.

C. Build on shared characteristics and goals of palliative care to improve end-of-life care.

D. Engage hospice advocates through education to actively support IHO's legislative agenda.

E. Seek and build relationships with key stakeholders in hospice and end-of-life care.