Hospice is a method of caring for the terminally ill and their loved ones,
and can be a tremendous gift, helping everyone involved learn how to cope with en-of-life issues. It is offers specialized care for the people on life's final journey,emphasizing comfort,pain management and dignity. A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care provides care for the physical,emotional and spiritual well-being of our patients, as well as supporting services for the family or loved ones of our patients.
Dedicated care for the specialized needs patients face as they approach end-of-life.
A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care truly does benefit everyone. It entails a shift in medical priorities, not abandonment by the medical community. Our number one goal will always be patient comfort and pain management delivered at home by our caring team of licensed professionals. This process eases the financial and emotional burdens on the family, while ensuring the patient's dignity and wishes are honored.
A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Team.
During their time in hospice, our patients are cared for by a comprehensive team of licensed professionals led by our Medical Director, Dr. Mark Turner.The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) consist of the patient's primary care physician, Certified Nursing Assistants, Chaplains, Registered Nurses, Social Workers and Volunteers.
A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Covers The Cost of:
- Medicines related to hospice diagnosis
- Medical supplies
- Medical equipment
- Professional nursing staff
- On-call professional nursing available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Who Pays for Hospice?
Typically, Hospice is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid or Private Insurance. In some rare instances,Hospice is covered by individuals who cover the cost on their own.
We Offer Four Levels of Care For Our Patients.
A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care provides home care, continuous care for crisis intervention, inpatient care for patients in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient respite care.
Diagnoses That Lead to A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care:
All end stage illnesses, including but not limited to: cancer, stroke, Alzheimer's, COPD, congestive heart failure, AIDS, kidney failure and Parkinson's Disease.
Entering Hospice Care.
A patient may enter Hospice care when:
- Their physician makes a diagnosis of an illness as hospice appropriate.
- Their physician certifies a prognosis that the patient has 6 months or less to live.
- Their physician and/or loved ones make a request to A Promise of Hope Hospice & Palliative Care.
