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Hospice offers services for terminally ill patients and their family members,
with the emphasis on pain control and symptom management. Our professional
services are provided based on a referral from a physician that indicates
a terminal diagnosis and that the patient is thought to be within the
last six months of life.
The
hospice team helps the patient and family with medical, spiritual, social,
and psychological issues and assists with the legal paperwork concerning
end-of-life care. Hospice nurses visit to evaluate pain and other symptoms.
They arrange for medications to  manage
the symptoms and plan for any necessary medical equipment. Trained volunteers
are a valuable asset to our hospice team and are available for companionship
or respite care.
Hospital
Hospice care for patients who reside in Williams, Defiance, Fulton, or
Henry Counties. Hospice services are available to residents of most nursing
care centers in the area. For patients who live at home, a primary caregiver
to direct the care of the patient is a key element in hospice care.
Medicare,
Medicaid and most insurance plans cover home health and hospice care services,
including most medicines and medical equipment, but patients will not
be excluded from care due to inability to pay.
Hospice
services include:
- Visits from members of the hospice team
- Medication for pain and symptom management
- Durable medical equipment such as oxygen, bed, walker, and wheelchair
- 13 months of bereavement follow-up for families
Hospice
is lead by an interdisciplinary team including:
- Patient's physician
- Hospital medical director
- Registered and licensed practical nurses
- Home care aides
- Medical social workers
- Counselors and clergy
- Physical, occupational and speech therapists
- Volunteers, family members and caregivers
After office hours, on weekends, and on holidays, call the operator at
one of the following hospitals and ask for the home health nurse on call:
Bryan Hospital - 419-636-1131
Montpelier Hospital - 419-485-3154
Archbold Hospital - 419-445-4415
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