Admission Considerations

• Patient is under the care of attending M.D.
• Patient agrees to Hospice care
• Patient has a confirmed life-threatening diagnosis
• Life expectancy approximation six months to one year
• Patient must have a primary caregiver, this person does not have to be a family member
• Care is provided in the home, in a nursing home or an assisted living facility
• DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) is not mandatory for admission
• DNR forms are offered to all patients
• Hospice promotes comfort and quality days, it does not support measures to prolong life

Services Provided

Hospice care is provided in the comfort of your own home by a team of health care professionals including:

• Registered nurses
• Licensed social workers
• Spiritual counselors
• Home health aide
• Registered dietician
• Volunteer
• Therapy professionals if appropriate
• Other services available include:
  • Respite care (to relieve caregivers for up to 5 days at a time)
  • Services to nursing facility residents
  • Short tern, more intensive home care support by hospice professionals when indicated
  • Grief and loss support (group and individual counseling available)

Reimbursement Options

• Medicare Hospice benefit*
• Medicaid Hospice benefit*
• Insurance
• Medicare Home Health

* For patients meeting criteria, these benefits include 100% coverage for medical equipment, supplies and medication that are related to the life-threatening illness.

If there are questions or concerns, we would rather you call than worry. We consider it a privilege to be able to assist you. For more information concerning Hospice care, please call 913-324-8515. During one of the toughest times of your life, you do not have to feel alone.