FAQs

 

• What is Hospice?

 

Hospice is a special way of caring for patients and their loved ones, when the patient is diagnosed with the disease for which they elect comfort and palliative care.

 

 

• Who is eligible for Hospice?

 

One that has a life-threatening illness that seeks comfort and palliative care. One that lives within our geographical area.

 

 

• How to choose Hospice?

 

Talk with your physician, hospital discharge planner, social worker, state or local department of health, your state hospice organization, your spiritual leaders, or home health agencies.

 

 

• Who provides care?

 

Our Hospice Team includes:

                   * Medical Director

                   * Hospice Physician

                   * Director of Patient Care Services

                   * Administrator

                   * Nurses

                   * Medical Social Worker

                   * Spiritual Leader

                   * Dietitian

                   * Certified Home Health Aide

                   * Pharmacist

                   * Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists

                   * Volunteer Coordinator

                   * Volunteers

                   * Bereavement Coordinators

 

 

• What are the services included with Hospice?

 

                   * Respite Care

                   * Continuous Care

                   * Basic medical equipment and supplies through contracted DME

                   * Medications

                   * Assistance with placement for patients

                   * Assistance for medical transportation (if needed)

 

 

• Who pays for Hospice?

 

                   * Medicare/Medical

                   * HMO's

                   * Health Insurance

                   * Private Payers

 

 

• Who can refer patients to Hospice?

 

                   * Physicians

                   * Hospital Personnel

                   * Families and Friends

                   * Private Individuals