About the South Carolina Coalition for the Care of the Seriously Ill (SCCSI)

Our Mission

The South Carolina Coalition for the Care of the Seriously Ill (SCCSI) is a statewide coalition that brings key organizations, clinicians, and healthcare entities together to collaboratively redesign care, improve quality of life, and protect the ethical rights of the seriously, chronically, or terminally ill in South Carolina.

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Our Purpose

The Coalition has the following strategic aims:

Healthcare Organization/Provider-Education and Communication

Enhance the knowledge and capabilities of healthcare practitioners as it relates to communication and shared-decision making in the care of the seriously, chronically, or terminally ill patients.

Patients/Community-Education and Awareness

Provide appropriate relationship-centered care for the seriously, chronically, or terminally ill persons across the continuum of care in all settings.

Provision of Appropriate Relationship-centered Care in all Settings

Increase the knowledge and awareness of patients, families, and the general community about shared-decision making, including the palliative care model, in the care of seriously, chronically, or terminally ill persons.

Policy/Advocacy-Legal & Regulatory

Advocate for the alignment of rules, regulations, legal requirements, and policies related to the care and decision-making processes for the care of seriously, chronically, or terminally ill persons.