Hospice is appropriate for patients who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness and have declined further curative measures. Hospice affirms life through compassionate care to the terminally ill and their families. We ensure hospice patients live their final days fully, pain free and with dignity.
The program includes emotional and spiritual support for the patient, as well as the family; guidance for end-of-life decisions; and bereavement counseling. Hospice requires a physician referral.
Hospice provides a special kind of 24-hour comforting care to patients as well as their families. In addition to medical, social, emotional and spiritual assistance, emphasis is placed on education so appropriate decisions and choices may be made by the patient and family during the final stages of life.
VNA Hospice Care features
- Registered nurse availability 24 hours a day
- Emotional and spiritual support for patient and family
- Education for end-of-life decisions
- Bereavement services for a year after the patient's passing
- Medications and medical equipment included
Testimonial
“Some people feel that accepting hospice means they’re giving up on their loved one. It’s not giving up. Hospice helps the family cope.”
—Cynthia Horton, an El Pasoan and VNA employee who has had two family members receive hospice care.
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What is stopping you from making that hospice referral?
VNA’s hospice care team includes:
- Medical Director
- Registered Nurse
- Social Worker
- Chaplain
- Home Health Aide
- Skilled Volunteer
Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurers will cover Hospice services. VNA is a preferred provider for many managed care networks. VNA provides financial assistance to people with limited resources.
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