About Hospice Care
Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care
“Palliate” means to ease discomfort by treating the symptoms of an illness. Palliative care promotes the patient's comfort by addressing any issues causing physical or emotional pain or suffering. Also known as end-of-life care, hospice is palliative care. The goal is to keep pain and suffering to a minimum, not to cure the illness. By this point, the patient can no longer benefit from regular medical treatment.
Comforting Hands Hospice has worked hard to form lasting relationships within our communities while caring for patients residing in private homes, skilled nursing facilities/nursing homes and assisted living centers. Our quality forced services exceed the State and Federal programs by turning standard care into exceptional care for all involved.
Choosing a Hospice
Choosing the best hospice provider for yourself or a loved one is very important, although not necessarily as difficult as you might think. We, at Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice, provide a variety of health care services to meet all needs of the patient and family, including patient-centered care and family/caregiver support services.
Receiving Mindful Care and Support
The right hospice company can help aid a “good death.” Although death may be scary, sad or merely unfamiliar to those who are witnessing it, studies of terminally ill patients underscore one common desire: to be treated as a living human being until the moment they die.
Most also say they don’t want to be alone during their final days and moments. This means that you should determine what kind of medical care you want and the care your loved ones want.
Planning for the Future
Many people find it difficult to talk about or plan their end-of-life care, but most have strong opinions about how they would want to be treated and cared for in their final months, weeks and days.
The most reliable way to ensure your end-of-life wishes are honored is by establishing an advance directive which is a legal document that spells out for family members and healthcare providers the types of care and interventions you want—and do not want— if you are seriously ill and unable to speak for yourself. Not only will advance care planning legally define your end-of-life wishes, but it will also avert crises and ease the decision-making burden for your family, designated caregivers and healthcare team.
Features And Benefits Of Our Program Include:
Our interdisciplinary team of health care professionals such as physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, HHAs, social workers and spiritual care providers is available to support the patient and family and the care facilities.
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice becomes the central point of contact for patients electing hospice services in the care home setting. We provide seamless solutions to care coordination and inter-team communication concerns.
Our improved patient care standards provide increased support to physicians and healthcare providers through central coordination and paperwork reduction.
Paying for Hospice
Medicare Part A provides payment for those who qualify for the Medicare Hospice Benefit. Some Medicare Advantage Plans cover hospice and palliative care services. Private insurance may also be a payment source, but we do provide services based on need. Services provided will not be determined by payment source.
We are proudly Medicare and Joint Commission certified.
Who Can Receive Hospice Care
You or your loved one may begin hospice services once diagnosed with an end-stage terminal illness by a physician who believes if the disease continues on its natural course life expectancy is six months or less. Of course, no one knows the day or the hour of death. Many people live longer than expected when they receive additional care.
When to Consider Hospice Care
Hospice is an approach to care. You should consider hospice care if you’re experiencing immense difficulty completing everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, using the bathroom and more. Finally, if a patient is experiencing relentless pain, weight loss, incontinence, unable to eat, depression, loss of interest and more, Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice is the answer.
How Does Hospice Care Work?
Most of the time, a family member is appointed as the primary caregiver. This individual will help make decisions regarding the patient and patient care services. Our staff of hospice nurses, social workers, home health aides, Chaplain and more will assist with in-home care services, resources and support.
What Services Are Provided For Hospice Care?
Pain management
Emotional support
Access to necessary medication, medical supplies and more
Guidance for the patient, family and caregiver
Bereavement care and counseling for family and friends
Where Is Hospice Care Administered?
Your home can include a private residence, skilled nursing facility/nursing home or assisted living community.
What Makes Our Hospice Team?
Each patient has an individualized care plan that is developed by the hospice care team. Our Comforting Hands Hospice team consists of:
The patient and his/her family
The patient’s physician
Our medical director
Hospice nurses
Medical social workers
Certified home health aides
Chaplain/ bereavement services
Volunteer coordinator and volunteers
Dietary counseling
Therapy services
Contact Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice
If you or your loved one is seeking hospice care, Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice is the very best choice.
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice Care