What to Expect from Hospice
Sacred Mission uses a collaborative team approach to tailor a plan to meet the patient’s individual needs and wishes.
What is Hospice?
Hospice is a type of health care that focuses on comfort and management of a terminally ill patient’s symptoms and distress while attending and support their emotional, physical and spiritual needs during the final stages of life. Contrary to some misconceptions, hospice care prioritizes quality of life by reducing pain and managing other symptoms, allowing patients to enjoy time with their families in the comfort of their homes. This includes:
- 24/7 access to care
- Personalized care plan for patient’s diagnosis
- Medical care and evaluations by a physician and registered nurses
- Hospice aides to provide assistance with bathing and more
- Social workers to acts an advocated, advisor and guide for resources you may need outside of hospice care
- Spiritual care, counseling and support from a leader in your faith
- Grief and bereavement services
How Does it Work?
Hospice care provides a range of services, support and supplies to help patients during and through end-of-life care. This includes medication management for symptoms including pain, nausea and anxiety; equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen or incontinence care; assistance navigating legal documents and medical bills; setting up wills and funeral arrangements; and offering grief and bereavement services for loved ones. Our team of physicians, nurses, social workers, aides and chaplains/spiritual leaders are available to collectively provide the emotional, physical and psychological support patients and their families need during this time.
Our Approach to Ethical Hospice Care
The journey of hospice care is challenging and we’re here to help. We make a promise that our patients and their families will have consistent and reliable care from a team who not only listens but communicates through each and every step of our journey together. At Sacred Mission, there is an emphasis on the patient which means we will never admit someone who is not ready for hospice.
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For Patients
Your Medical Needs and Comfort Come First
If you, or a loved one, has been referred to hospice care, you may not know what services are included and available to you. Our experience has taught us that providing exceptional hospice care begins with communication and understanding each patient’s unique needs. We are honored to be welcomed into your home and assisting your throughout the hospice journey.
Frequently Asked Questions About End-of-Life Care
Compassionate comfort care begins with clear conversations about your needs and wishes. At Sacred Mission, we understand hospice care and services comes with a lot of questions and uncertainty. We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions that can give you and your family more insight and peace of mind to make well-informed decisions.
A Hospice Support System You Can Count On
Ready to Start Care or Have Questions?
We are committed to ethical, passionate care in an environment that fosters dignity, respect and compassion. We’re here to answer your questions and help guide you through the hospice care process.
