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Goals....  To help patients continue life in their own home with minimal disruption in normal activities.To encourage independence, decision-making, open communication, and planning regarding care for a dignified death.To provide medically supervised care, focusing on pain and symptom management, through the Hospice Team.To assist the patient and family in utilizing appropriate community resources.Bereavement Support… We provide bereavement support with follow-up visits and/or phone calls for families following the death of a Hospice loved one. A support group, “Growth After Loss,” is also available. Referrals.... Physicians, family, friends, clergy, or other concerned persons can request an individual be a part of the Hospice Program. The Hospice Team.... Physicians - direct careRegistered Nurse - skilled nursing care, a Registered Nurse is “on Call” 24 hours-a-day, seven days a weekSocial Worker - assists patient/family in dealing with financial and emotional stressHome Hospice/Homemaker Aide - assists with personal care and home managementChaplain - gives spiritual guidanceHospice Volunteers.... Our volunteers have completed a special training course to prepare them in helping patients and families with such services as: emotional support, companionship, relief for caregiver, transportation, running errands, child care, record keeping, referrals, and making appointments. Other Services.... Nutritional counselingMedical supplies, equipment, and pharmaceuticalsSpeech/language therapyShort-term inpatient care, inn care, and respite careVolunteer services and support (REMOVE)Bereavement servicesCriteria.... The patient and family unit must meet the following criteria: The patient is in the end stages of the terminal illness with life expectancy measured in weeks and months rather than years.Primary physician or alternate offers cooperation.A competent primary caregiver is available in the home.Patient must reside within a 35 miles radius of Ida Grove or within an area judged to be a reasonable driving distance.Patient should no longer be receiving treatment for cure and must give consent for Hospice Palliative care.Patients are accepted on basis of hospice needs and without regard to age, sex, race, religion, economic ability, color, national origin, handicap, or diagnosis.Cost.... Hospice services may be covered by: Medicare/Medicaid and many private health care insurances. Funding is also provided by contributions and memorials from individuals, families, community organizations, and church groups.Affiliation.... Horn Hospice, its professionals, and volunteers hold membership in the state and national Hospice Organization. For More Information For more information on Hospice please call (712) 364-3311 or email homehealth@hornmemorialhospital.org  It’s only a tiny bud rose, A flower of gracious design… But I cannot unfold the petals, with these clumsy hands of mine. So I’ll trust loved ones for leading each moment of every day… And I’ll look to Hospice for guidance each step of the pilgrims way. |
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