To render special care to patients and their families affected by the final phase of a terminal illness so that their lives are enriched by supportive services.
MeSun Hospice addresses not only a patient's physical, psychological, & spiritual needs but also a patient's cultural & social aspects.
Hospice services is for the patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness such as cancer, heart/lung/liver/kidney disease, stroke, Alzheimer's, & other illnesses when the patient needs pain and symptom control and no longer desires curative treatment.
Hospice service is covered by Medicare A, Medicaid, & most private insurance plans or private funds.
With the goal of improving the patient's quality of life, our dedicated staff & volunteers strive to serve patients & their families by offering comfort & dignity in their own language & cultural background.
* To provide dignified, quality comfort care that enhances the lives of our patients and their families.
* To assure the long-term clinical, spiritual, psychosocial health and general well-being of patients as well as survivors after loss.
* To lead and influence the general health and human service system in the community including the care of all people affected by end-of-life issues.
* To promote awareness of issues related to end-of-life care and bereavement.
- Quality of LIfe
- Cure vs. Care
- Family Support
Hospice services include (but are not limited to):
- Symptom mgt & Pain Control (without sedation, when possible)
- Medical & Personal Care
- Family Support & Education
- Psychosocial Support & Consultation
- Bereavement services
- Financial & Long Term Placement assistance
- Spiritual Assessment & Care for patients & families
- Volunteer support for patients, families, community events, & other programs/services
- Therapies for patient comfort
