Our History

 

In September 2004 a group of concerned Hermanus people identified a real need for a hospice in the Overstrand area since our community is elderly and the nearest Hospice was 120 km away.

Representatives from various community groupings and disciplines were gathered together and a steering committee formed to work through the various aspects of starting a new hospice.

Under the guidance of the Hospice Palliative Care Association of SA, a Board of 12 people was subsequently elected and a Section 21 company registered. We have been granted our NPO (Non Profit Organisation) registration and we have SA Revenue approval as a Public Benefit Company under Section 18A tax exemption.

 

Milestones 

  • Became a registered company in April 2006.
  • Moved into temporary sponsored premises comprising two small rooms in July 2006.
  • Set up office systems, promoted our image, designed a new logo and developed the requisite palliative care forms.
  • Held two volunteer orientation seminars, started monthly Board meetings and held our first AGM in November 2006.
  • Obtained our NPO number in November 2006 and had our PBO status approved in July 2007.
  • Engaged the services of a Professional Nursing Sister in January 2007.
  • Commenced our Palliative Care Service on January 2, 2007.
  • Appointed an Administrative Secretary in April 2007.
  • Rented premises and started the 600 Club and the Hospice Shop in December 2007.
  • Cared for 34 patients and families, and made 285 home visits in 2007.
  • After meeting the required standards of Governance & Patient Care, we were awarded accreditation and accepted as a full member of the Hospice Palliative Care Association of South Africa in February 2008.
  • Signed a 3 year lease for offices in Hope Street on 1 March 2008. In December 2009 Overstrand Hospice purchased these buildings in Hope Street.
  • Started our Day Hospice in May 2008.
  • Employed a second Professional Nursing Sister in November 2008.
  • Cared for 63 patients and made 747 home visits to patients and their families in 2008.
  • Our average number of patients under care at any one time has moved from 10 in 2007 to an average of 45 to 60 in 2011.
  • Employed a General Manager in 2010.
  • Total number of patients and families cared for has now reached over 340 with more than 6000 home visits.
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