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About Hospice
- Overview
- · William Henke
- · Tenie Peet
- · Joe Peabody
- Criteria for Admission
- Services Available
- Starting Services
- Hospice Providers
- Cost
- Myths of Hospice Care
- FAQ's
Questions for Patients
- What is hospice care?
- Who can receive hospice care?
- What does hospice care cost?
- Where is hospice care provided?
- Who provides hospice care?
- What if hospice is no longer appropriate?
- What about help after hours?
- Is there any special equipment provided?
- What about pain control?
- Must someone always be with a patient?
- Where does the physician fit in?
- How often will someone visit me?
- What do I do if I need help?
- What if I need to call an ambulance or go to the emergency room?
- What if I need to be hospitalized?
- How can I start hospice services?
Questions for Physicians
- When is it time to talk to my patient about hospice?
- When is it time to refer my patient to hospice?
- What illness does a patient need to have to receive hospice care?
- How will Hospice of the Red River Valley keep me involved once my patient is admitted to hospice?
- Does Hospice of the Red River Valley provide 24-hour coverage for crisis intervention and medical emergencies?
- Who pays for the medications I order for my patient?
- How does Hospice of the Red River Valley get reimbursed for the medications and equipment I order for my patient?
- If my patient is enrolled in Hospice of the Red River Valley, will I get reimbursed for my patient visits?
- Does Hospice of the Red River Valley have access to medical equipment, such as home IV infusion pumps?
- Why can't my hospitalized patient have hospice care right away if the plan is to discharge him/her to the nursing home?
- What is GIP and what do I have to do for my patient?
- Why are certain medications put in my patient's home when they don't need them right now?
Questions for Volunteers
- What do Hospice of the Red River Valley volunteers do?
- What training is required/offered?
- Are there any specific requirements?
- Do I have to have a medical background to be a volunteer?
- How much time do I have to give?
- How long do I need to commit to the volunteer program?
- How does a volunteer fit in with the patient's care?
- Do you offer ongoing education?
- How do I get started?
