1. National Hospice Month November 2009

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3. “Hospice” Defined
Services and supportive provided by a team of professionals and volunteers for the patient who is terminally ill and his or her family
Hospice care focuses on the physical, spiritual, emotional, psychosocial and intellectual needs of the patient

4. Hospice Embraces Life

5. Hospice Benefits RN on call 24/7
Coordinated services for the patient and family
Team of professionals, paraprofessionals and volunteers with specialized training
In-home services

6. Hospice Benefits cont.
Coordinated transfer to hospital, LTCF, or other setting if needed
Focus on the quality of life
Equipment for ease in caregiving and to encourage highest level of independence
Grief support for the patient and family

7. Types of Services Available
Nursing
Social Work
Physician
Chaplain/Counselor
Volunteers (active and bereavement)

8. Types of Services Available
Therapists(Physical, Occupational, Speech)
Personal care
Home Health Aide, Personal Care Attendant
Durable Medical Equipment
Homemaking
Other (Agency Specific)
Core Services

9. Additional Services and Treatment Related to the Terminal Diagnosis
Medications and treatments
Durable medical equipment
Emergency Transportation
Hospitalization
Respite Care
Symptom relief and comfort care

10. Reimbursement for Hospice
Medicare
Medical assistance
Private pay
Third party insurance
Veteran’s benefits

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12. Questions and Answers??

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Contact information

14. Minnesota Home Care Association
1711 West County Road B
Suite 211 South
St.. Paul, MN
Phone: (651)
Web: