Hospice care provides comfort and support to all those affected by a terminal illness.
Hospice care is based on a philosophy of care in
which the emphasis is on quality, rather than length
of life for individuals with a terminal illness.
Hospice care may be desired when an individual
has a limited life expectancy. The Hospice program is a
support system for both the individual and the family
when they have made the decision to spend their last
days together in a familiar and caring environment. In
cases where family can not provide care, other options
will be explored.
Hospice Care - managing pain and symptions
Hospice care neither hastens nor postpones the
dying process. Because each individual faces many
end-of-life issues, Hospice care is provided through
teamwork. It is a coordinated, interdisciplinary
program that addresses the social, emotional, and
spiritual needs of the individual to obtain maximum
comfort for the individual and the family during the
dying process.
Each Hospice interdisciplinary team includes:
- physician
- registered nurse
- social worker
- counselor
- family/client
- volunteer
As a natural extension of home health care,
Community Health and Counseling Services offers a
Hospice program based on the Hospice Model of Care
developed by the National Hospice Organization. This
program is both state licensed and Medicare certified.
Community Health and Counseling Services
trained professionals are kind, gentle, and thoughtful
people. They offer care and guidance to those who
have chosen Hospice services. They work closely
with area hospitals, physicians, professional and
volunteer agencies, and the family to assure that all
aspects of an individual's comfort (physical,
emotional, spiritual) are managed appropriately.
Hospice Criteria:
- Prognosis of six months or less
- Desire for palliative rather than
- Curative care Physician's approval
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Referrals:
Referrals for Hospice care may be made by the
attending physician, family members, friends, clergy,
or health professionals. Each case is assessed on an
individual basis by the interdisciplinary team to
determine if hospice care is appropriate.
Hospice Criteria:
The most common payor for Hospice services is
Medicare. Medicare beneficiaries may elect coverage
under the Medicare Hospice Benefit for their terminal
illness. Some private insurances also offer a specific
hospice benefit.
"Does Hospice mean I've given up?"
No one should give up hope. Choosing Hospice
care does not mean you have given up. It does mean
you have made a choice to continue living your life to
the fullest without seeking curative interventions.
You do not need to be homebound or bedridden
to receive hospice care. Early admission to the
program allows time for the recipients to develop a
comfortable relationship with the hospice team
before care becomes critical. Hospice providers work
with kindness and skill to ensure that those receiving
care are as informed as possible so they know what
to expect and what to do when situations arise.
Advance knowledge helps to lessen anxiety, fear,
and distress for all concerned.
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