Hospice

The Interim Hospice Guiding Philosophy
Living with Hope. Our role at Interim HealthCare Hospice is to support our patients and families as they approach the end of their life. We help them understand the choices open to them and work to support them in their decisions. We will provide personalized care and coordinate the services that will make them safe and comfortable. We encourage contact with friends and family that allow important things to be spoken, remembered and celebrated. Our focus will be to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our clients and those who love and care for them.

Admission Criteria
Patient and family accept Hospice philosophy.
Physician certification of limited life expectancy.
Life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs a normal course.


Services

• - Pre-Admission Consultation
• - Hospice Nursing Care
• - Hospice Physician / Medical Director
• - Hospice Aides for Personal Care
• - Social Work and Pastoral Care
• - Therapists and Counseling
• - Trained Volunteers
• - Pain and Symptom Management
• - Pharmacy Consultation / Services
• - Medical Equipment and Supplies
• - Education and Training for Caregivers
• - Respite or Inpatient Care- if Needed- Eligibility Required
• - Continuous Care Requiring Intensive Intervention - Eligibility Required
• - Available 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week
• - Bereavement Program offered for 13 Months after death

Care   Comfort   Choice