When a person is admitted to hospice at home, East End Hospice develops an individualized plan of care for the patient and their loved ones managed by an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including social workers, physicians, nurses, hospice aides, volunteers, chaplains, and others.
All medical care is provided under the direction of the patient’s primary physician, the EEH Medical Director, or Hospice Physician – depending on the patient’s preference.
A Patient’s Plan of Care May Include:
- Medications and medical equipment, such as oxygen and hospital beds, delivered to the patient’s home.
- Personal care, including bathing, dressing, and feeding, performed by hospice aides who are EEH employees with specialized end-of-life training.
- Care planning by EEH’s Hospice Physician or Medical Director, when chosen.
- Visits by nurses and nurse practitioners, who are available 24/7 to educate caregivers about their loved one’s day-to-day needs.
- Emotional support and help with practical matters, like insurance benefits and final arrangements, from licensed social workers.
- Alternative therapies such as massage and Healing Touch.
- Visits from volunteers to offer socialization and caregiver respite.
- Spiritual guidance and pastoral care.
Call East End Hospice at 631.288.8400 to speak with a hospice admission specialist
