Beyond Passion: Building Sustainable Palliative Care Programs Without Overextending Your Team

Passion fuels the work of palliative care teams, but passion alone isn’t enough to sustain a program. Many clinicians and leaders find themselves stretched thin, balancing the increasing demand for services with limited resources. Without a deliberate strategy for growth, well-intentioned expansion can lead to burnout, staff turnover, and program instability.

This webinar explores the risks of relying on passion as the primary driver of program growth, identifies signs that team overextension, and offers strategies for building a sustainable model that balances capacity with demand. Participants will also learn how to advocate for resources—such as staffing, funding, and support—and structure, without compromising mission-driven care. Designed for clinicians, palliative care leaders, and administrators, this session will provide practical insights to ensure programs thrive for the long term while protecting the well-being of those delivering care.