Hospice

Purpose

• The Hospice Program consists of professionals and volunteers administering special services to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Services are available to persons in Craighead, Lawrence, Poinsett, Greene, Randolph, Mississippi and Jackson Counties.

Goal

• To promote patient comfort by minimizing pain and other distressing symptoms and to provide support.

Team Approach

• Utilizes a team approach in providing services in the home. The team is composed of:
  • Family
  • Medical director
  • Attending physician
  • Registered nurse
  • Volunteer coordinator
  • Social worker
  • Pastoral care
  • A registered nurse coordinates the medical services under the direction and supervision of the attending physician.

Services Provided

• Nursing care
• Volunteer support
• Social work
• Chaplain services
• Personal care
• Dietary counseling
• Rehabilitative services
• Bereavement assistance
• Medications for pain and symptom control

Volunteer Staff

• Assists the team in providing comfort care by providing a wide range of supportive services for patients and their families.
  • Visits/phone calls
  • Transportation
  • Staying with patient
  • Listening and caring
  • Limited homemaking chores and babysitting

Families

• Hospice offers families the opportunity to be actively involved in caring for their loved ones.
• The patient and family are in control of their care and environment while living their last days to the fullest in the comfort and security of home.

Funding

• Hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Champus, most private insurance and private pay.
• Donations and memorial contributions help fund hospice services.

Additional Information

• For additional information, call Hospice at 935-6310 or 972-4100.