When faced with a terminal illness, over
90% of Americans surveyed say that they would
prefer to live whatever time they have left
as comfortably as possible, surrounded by
the people, pets and things they cherish.
Crossings Hospice not only makes this wish reality but, through our team of Hospice professionals, also ensures that the individual receives skilled nursing care, up-to-date pain and symptom management, added personal care by home health aides, counseling and practical support extended to the family unit, plus added assistance from trained volunteers. Crossings Hospice care can be provided in the individual’s home or in an assisted living or extended care facility.
Eligibility … individual must have a life-limiting diagnosis for which they are no longer seeking curative or aggressive treatment. Diagnoses can include cancer; end stage diseases of the heart, lung, kidney or liver; end stage Diabetes or Stroke, AIDS, ALS, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, or Alzheimer’s and other end stage dementias.
Making a Referral …
can be made by patient, family or friend,
but admission to Crossings Hospice requires
that the patient’s primary care physician
be willing to certify the patient as having
a life-limiting prognosis.
Admission Process …
once the referral is made and the patient’s
primary physician certifies them as hospice
appropriate, the Crossings Hospice team can
make the initial visit within 24 to 48 hours
based on patient needs and the family’s
schedule.
Emphasis on:
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creating a Care Plan in conjunction with the patient, family and patient’s primary care physician who remains an important part of the hospice care team
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keeping the patient as comfortable as possible, and enhancing his/her quality of life
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recognizing the family as the unit of care by including them in any decision-making process; and by supporting them physically and emotionally in their caregiving role
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offering effective palliative care using multiple methods of pain and symptom control
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making Crossings Hospice support available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.
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For more
information about our Crossings Hospice Services
call 570-648-8989 or 800-REACH-VNA
and ask to speak witha member of our Hospice
Team
