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Hospice
Hospice gives home health care to terminally ill patients.
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well, if it happened, it's obviously possible! your mom is a lucky person..=)
How do you write Festival of Guardian Hospice in Cajun?
If you really mean English to French in is:
Festival d'hospice de gardien
(in French!)
What is the philosophy of hospice and its importance?
The Philosophy of Hospice (as taken from: http://www.learningplaceonline.com/stages/together/hospice/hospice-philosophy.htm) is as follows:
Hospice recognizes dying as a normal process, whether or not it results from disease. Hospice neither hastens nor postpones death. Hospice exists in the hope and belief that, through appropriate care and the promotion of a caring, sensitive community, patients and their families may be free to attain some degree of mental and spiritual preparation for death that is comfortable to them. (Standards of a Hospice Program of Care, National Hospice Organization, February 1979.) The growing hospice movement has brought new hope and meaning for terminally ill people and their families. Hospice affirms life by providing support and care for persons in the last phases of incurable disease so that they might live as fully and comfortably as possible. Hospice care is dedicated to supporting the dignity of the human experience. It is designed to help patients live at home, stay as active as possible, and express and accept their feelings. The Hospice program provides palliative care and therapeutic relief of the symptoms and stressors which may diminish the quality of life for terminally ill patients and their families. Hospice treats the whole person by considering all aspects of the lives of the patients and their families as valid areas of therapeutic concern. Those involved in the process of dying have a variety of physical, spiritual, emotional and social needs. The nature of dying is so unique for each person that the goal of hospice care is to be sensitive and responsible to the special requirements of each individual and family. The philosophy of hospice is important for so many reasons. It allows the patient and the family to be actively involved in end of life decisions. It also allows the person who is dying to remain where they are most comfortable and to be surrounded by people of their own choosing as they reach the end of their lives. Hospice workers comfort and assist and show great respect to the process of life and the end of life.
Can you legally opt to die in hospital or hospice if terminally ill legally?
You can refuse treatment and have a DNR do not resuscitate, a living will should take care of it, stating what treatment you want or will accept, but the hospital does not have to honor it. The only place you can legally choose to die is in the states of Washington and Oregon.
ummm, no. You cannot "choose" to die in a hospital. If the hospital is actively treating you either for curative or palliative reasons, the physician/hosptial believes you are benefiting from treatment, and/or transporting you home or a facility is negligent or harmful-( and your insurance agrees or you have the means to pay for it yourself) you can likely remain in the hospital if you so desire. If the above criteria (obviously not hard and fast criteria) are not somewhat met, it is likely that a hospital will discharge you to home or a nursing facility so that they may care for acutely ill patients. A DNR/living will/advanced directive has no influence at all on where you must or get to die. It just means, when you do head that direction, you don't want anyone to intervene. A DNR- regardless of the patient's wishes- must be revoked during operative procedures, and in many times, can be overriden by the patient's family during an acute episode in an inpatient setting.
What qualifies as a hospice dementia code?
According to the fiscal intermediatary (such as NHIC, Palmetto, etd) of the hospice organization you will find LCD (Licensed Coverage Determination) guidlines which outline the criteria that the patient must meet in order to qualify for hospice services under a particular diagnosis. Under the general guidelines for most fiscal intermediataries the diagnosis or Dementia outlines the patient should present with the following: - Stage 7 or beyound according to the FAST (Functional Assessment Standarized Test) scale, No consistently meaningful verbal communication - 6 or less intelligible words, unable to ambulate without assistance, etc...
When the individual meets this criteria it would support the overall recognition that should the Dementia disease process run its normal course the individual would have the life expectancy of 6 months or less. It is important for the medical team caring for individuals with Dementia diagnosis who are seeking hospice intervention to review all of the patient's diagnosis to determine if Dementia is the most appropriate hospice diagnosis.
Does someone from Hospice stay with the dying person at the end?
Normally not as standard procedure. But, depending on circumstances, a nurse , SW, or chaplain may be there to help. Certainly, at time of death, someone should be sent.
Why is prolonging life for terminally ill patients such a difficult issue for physicians?
There has to be a balance between respect for life at all costs, and the reality of maintaining and using scarce resources for those who are healthy and/or those whose illnesses can be cured. It is a dilemma, and an ethical issue that we have not really solved at state or federal levels. Is it reasonable for us to maintain someone who is in a persistent and intractable vegetative state even if the vegetative state may last for many years? If someone is conscious but terminally ill and either in unbearable pain or in a medically induced coma, should a patient's desire to end the pain be recognized as a legitimate treatment given the physician's oath to 'do no harm'? Could it be argued that maintaining life while there is no quality of life whatsoever is really a form of doing harm?
Can a Restoril capsule be opened and mixed in Apple Sauce to give to a Hospice Patient?
yes as long as you dont chew the contents and just swallow them whole
Should hospice nursed talked to the patient about the dead?
Yes, along with the Chaplain, this is part of what a hospice nurse does.
What companies produce hospice software?
There are a few companies that produce hospice software. Some of the companies that produce hospice software are: mumms, DonorExpress, Brightree, and NDoc.
You can try to file an injunction to be heard within a day, as your mother would likely be dead by the time the case reached a court. If your mother filed appropriate paperwork naming one of your siblings as her health care proxy and she filled out a living will detailing what she wanted done at the end of her life, you will probably not be successful in overriding your mother's wishes. You need to ask yourself why you are willing to take legal action to stop your mother from having the kind of dying process she wants and has worked out with your siblings and hospice.
If someone is in hospice care- or dying-there is no such thing as a starvation death. Actually, to care for someone during the dying process you need to only try to alleviate uncomfortable symptoms. As the body's organs begin to shut down from age or a disease process, giving food (by mouth or tube feeding) will actually cause problems. The motility of the intestines slow, so the food just sits in the stomach unprocessed. This will cause nausea/vomiting or bloating- same with fluids. If fluids are given IV, this can cause heart failure (the heart is also shutting down and can no longer pump through the extra volume resulting from IV fluids. Fluids back up into the lungs and cause breathing distress). If someone who is dying expresses a desire for food/fluids- of course this should never be withheld. But in situations when a person is no longer lucid, unresponsive, and actively dying, food and fluids can cause more discomfort and even pain.
Why can a hospice help babies and children?
Because their nurses, doctors, aides, volunteers, music therapists, and spiritual care team are all trained to care for the pediatric population. It's best to find a hospice that specializes in children/babies for the best care available.
Is hospice care a type of long-term care?
A hospice is a facility for terminally ill people who are too ill to be treated at home or in a regular hospital.
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Why don't people use respite care?
Some caregivers experience guilt or anxiety over allowing someone else to care for their loved one. Being able to maintain one's family independently may be tied to gender roles or cultural customs
What is the per diem visit for hospice chaplains?
The per diem visit for hospice chaplains typically refers to the reimbursement rate or payment structure for chaplains providing spiritual care services on a per-visit basis. This arrangement allows hospice organizations to compensate chaplains for their time and support offered to patients and families, often based on the specific needs of those they serve. Rates may vary depending on the hospice provider, geographic location, and the chaplain's qualifications. Overall, this model helps ensure that spiritual care is accessible to patients in hospice settings.
Who made up the clientele of the hospice of san michele?
The hospice of San Michele primarily catered to the poor, sick, and marginalized individuals, including travelers and those suffering from diseases such as leprosy. It also served pilgrims and the elderly who were unable to care for themselves. The facility aimed to provide compassion and care for those in need, embodying the values of charity and support for the vulnerable in society.
