WHAT IS HOSPICE CARE?
Hospice is a program of health care and services designed to meet the special needs of people and their families in times of crises and terminal illness.
HOSPICE CRITERIA
Eligibility requirements for Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits will be determined when the following requirements are met.
1.The patient has limited life expectancy
2.Curative measures have ended and the focus is now on physical, spiritual and emotional comfort.
3.the patients physician authorizes Hospice Care
WHO PAYS FOR HOSPICE CARE?
Hospice Care is a covered benefit under most private insurance plans. HMO's and Managed Care organizations. In addition it is a covered Medicare benefit and in California a covered Medicaid benefit. Private pay arrangements can also be made.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for people who have been diagnosed with terminal illness.
Our mission is to ensure a dignified, comfortable, respectful and peaceful end-of-life experience.
We are committed to the concept that every person should be treated with compassion and professional excellence.
We are committed to providing quality care in the security of familiar surroundings in the home of client's residence including long-term care facilities.
Can Hospice make a difference? YES! Hospice care can dramatically impact the amount of pain and suffering experienced, providing quality time to life comfortably and fully, with privacy and dignity, in your own home or care facility. The expectation is that the dying individual will have the opportunity to prepare for a death with dignity.
■ Medications, equipments and supplies related to palliative care
■ Nursing care
■ Personal care (including bathing, feeding and dressing)
■ Emotional counseling
■ Nutritional counseling
■ Chaplain (or clergy) support
■ Social Services
■ Bereavement care and counseling
■ Physical, speech and occupational therapies
■ Volunteer service and support
