Nominations are now being accepted for the American Hospital Association’s annual Circle of Life Award, which recognizes palliative and end-of-life programs that provide outstanding care for those facing a life-limiting illness.

All organizations that provide palliative or end-of-life care are eligible, including hospitals, health systems, hospices, long-term care facilities and other direct care providers.

The Circle of Life Award program highlights initiatives that demonstrate effective and innovative patient- and family-centered care that is timely, safe, efficient and equitable. The winning initiatives become the centerpiece of the program’s “Circle of Influence” to encourage further program development.

Click here for criteria and other details, including a nomination form. Nominations are due Aug. 14.