Hospice

Government reports show that the median rate of hospice patients discharged before death has climbed steadily since at least 2000, peaking in 2012 and 2013 at almost 1 patient in 5, though more recently the percentage has declined somewhat. But the rate actually varies widely from one care organization to another. Some hospices discharge fewer than 2 percent of their patients prior to death, while others discharge more than 80 percent. Nonprofits have lower rates of live discharge than for-profit hospices. Regionally, live discharge rates are highest in the South. Hospice patients Hospice care may be provided at home, in a senior care facility, hospital, or at the Bob Fryer & Family Inpatient Center.

The goal of hospice is to provide compassionate, effective care that is consistent with the needs and goals of patients and family caregivers. The goal is not to hasten death. Our hospice team works to maximize the quality of life and minimize suffering for those we serve. Transitioning from Hospital to Home Like palliative care, hospice care uses a team approach and provides physical, emotional, spiritual and practical support. It focuses on both the patient and the family. It makes sure that the patient’s goals for life and care are met.

You and your caregiver are in control of your hospice care. Your individual beliefs and values guide how we deliver comfort and care. As a result, you choose which services are appropriate for your needs and can make changes or end hospice care at any time. The Best Care When it Matters Most Hospice care is a type of care used when a cure is not likely or when people are in the last months of life. It is used by your health care team to provide palliative care, or supportive care, to help prevent or relieve cancer symptoms. It also helps with treatment side effects. You can receive this care any time during cancer treatment. This includes when you are getting treatment for a cure. Hospice care prevents and relieves symptoms and helps you live the rest of your life as well as possible.

Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County provides quality, timely, comprehensive medical care in the patient’s home. By providing physical, emotional, and spiritual support, our trained staff and volunteers assist the patient and family as they work towards medical rehabilitation or a peaceful and dignified death. We work to promote optimum patient comfort through pain and symptom management, palliative care, stress reduction, and the general well-being of the patient. Traditions Health of Tyler Awarded Home Health Accreditation from The Joint Commission Every dollar donated helps us provide superior care and services to patients and families in our communities. We offer services no other hospice can. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our communities. Our shareholders are you – the members of the Miami Valley community who are the owners of Hospice of Dayton.