TYPES OF CARE

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Our hospice professionals will provide you and your loved one exceptional and personalized care in the comfort and familiarity of your home, whether that is a private residence, long-term care facility, board & care, skilled-nursing facility, or assisted living facility. You and your family will receive the support of a competent team of hospice professionals who will work with you to meet your needs and honor your wishes.

Patient services are provided without regard to race, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability (mental or physical), communicable disease, or place of national origin.

ROUTINE CARE

Routine care is general hospice care provided wherever the patient calls home. Routine hospice care includes pain and symptoms management and regular visits by Hospice of the Valleys team members.

  • Our team includes dedicated hospice physicians, Registered Nurse Care Managers (RNCM), social workers, home health aides, spiritual care providers, bereavement counselors, and specially trained volunteers.
  • The team collaborates with the patient’s own physician, family members and caregivers to see that patient’s choices about care are respected and that comfort and quality of life is maximized.
  • Nurses on call 24/7 to answer questions or make emergency visits.
  • Durable medical equipment, medical supplies, medications, therapies, and wound care.

CONTINUOUS CARE

Continuous care is offered only during periods of crisis to maintain a patient at home. This level of care is appropriate when symptoms are not well controlled and the patient requires predominately nursing care to achieve palliation of symptoms.

  • Examples include: uncontrolled pain, dyspnea, nausea or vomiting, seizures, hemorrhaging or agitation
  • Care is provided in the patient’s place of residence for a minimum of eight hours of care
  • The need for Continuous Care is evaluated throughout the crisis and is discontinued once the crisis is resolved

RESPITE CARE

Respite care is available to give a needed break to family and caregivers. Care is usually provided in approved hospitals or long-term care facilities and can also be supported in a hospice inpatient unit. Respite care may extend to a maximum of 5 days in a row.

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