Our Work

Aligning Health Care with Patient Wishes

CCCC is a recognized leader in efforts to align health care with patient wishes.

• Advance Care Planning
• POLST
• POLST Registry
• Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities
• Organizational Culture Around ACP

Improving End of Life Care

CCCC is a respected voice and effective advocate for increased access to palliative care and quality end-of-life care in California.

• California Advanced Illness Collaborative (CAIC)
• Serious Illness and End of Life in Nursing Homes

Increasing Public Engagement

• Engaging Faith Communities
• Patient Engagement

Influencing Public Policy

• California Advanced Illness Collaborative (CAIC)
• California Master Plan for Aging
• POLST Registry

Legislative Advocacy

CCCC leads efforts to ensure that policymakers recognize the unique needs of palliative care patients and providers in developing new laws and regulations.

• Statewide POLST Registry
• Current Bills of Interest
• Enacted Legislation

Workforce Development

CCCC education helps healthcare professionals develop the skills necessary to engage consumers in quality conversations about advance care planning and POLST, and build a diverse understanding of palliative and end-of-life care for people of all ages.

• Annual Palliative Care Summit
• Education on advance care planning and cultural competence