Thank you for being such a competent and caring company. All of you remained calm, even when I was scard and uncertain. You showed acceptance of me, my friends, my dog, and my life - and that made me feel safe. You listened when I talked, and always knew the questions I needed answers to ~ even when I didn't know I had them. You reassured us all and gave us the tools and knowledge to make the best decisions and take the right actions. Your guidance has made this entire experience a bit easier.
May your tenderness never be abused, your cheer never dampened and may your halos never tarnish.
You have been our star and may it always shine brightly.
From: A patient and his caregivers
The Enrollment Process
It is sometimes difficult to know when it is the right time to seek out hospice care. Patients and family members should discuss hospice care as an option, whenever someone is facing a life-threatening illness and curative care is no longer an effective option.
We understand that the decision to stop curative care can be stressful and difficult, and having qualified staff available to discuss any concerns with the patient, family and physician.
Our admissions team consists of a registered nurse, an admission coordinator and social worker. Anyone can make a referral for hospice care, including a patient, family member or physician.
Once a referral is made, our admissions team will contact the enrollee and/or family, and arrange for an appointment, in order to assess the enrollee's condition and discuss hospice services and benefits. The designated physician is contacted to verify the eligibility and confirm the decisions made. Enrollees are asked to sign a consent form confirming the understanding that the care provided is palliative in nature.
Please call the office near you, and our admission counselor will answer any questions you might have about the admissions process.