How Hospice works
The patient, family member or friend can request or directly call for Hospice care. Physicians, clergy or other health professionals can call for Hospice care upon request or conferring with the patient and/or family that Hospice will benefit the patient. If the patient desires, Essenthial Home Health can also talk with the patient's physician to determine the patient's eligibility for hospice care.
When the patient and/or family decides Hospice care will be beneficial, a nurse initiates the services by visiting the patient and does an initial assessment. Once we start our service, our Interdisciplinary Care Team members will then visit the patient to provide care and services based on the Plan of Care that is individualized for the patient.
Typically, a family member or a close friend serves as the primary caregiver and when appropirate, helps make decisions for the terminally ill cared one.
PATIENT AND/ OR FAMILY/ CAREGIVER HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN HOSPICE PROVIDER. It is unlawful for any Social Worker, Case Managers or any Discharge Planners to directly refer Hospice Services of a particular Company or Agency to the patient and/or Family/caregiver. The patient and/or family/caregiver should be given choices by looking at several listed Providers of Hospice if they do not have one already.
Please call (913) 384-2273 or (866) 584-2200 to inquire about our Hospice services. Our Staff can also meet you and/or your family at your home or elsewhere to answer any questions you might have.
When the patient and/or family decides Hospice care will be beneficial, a nurse initiates the services by visiting the patient and does an initial assessment. Once we start our service, our Interdisciplinary Care Team members will then visit the patient to provide care and services based on the Plan of Care that is individualized for the patient.
Typically, a family member or a close friend serves as the primary caregiver and when appropirate, helps make decisions for the terminally ill cared one.
PATIENT AND/ OR FAMILY/ CAREGIVER HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THEIR OWN HOSPICE PROVIDER. It is unlawful for any Social Worker, Case Managers or any Discharge Planners to directly refer Hospice Services of a particular Company or Agency to the patient and/or Family/caregiver. The patient and/or family/caregiver should be given choices by looking at several listed Providers of Hospice if they do not have one already.
Please call (913) 384-2273 or (866) 584-2200 to inquire about our Hospice services. Our Staff can also meet you and/or your family at your home or elsewhere to answer any questions you might have.
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- Jason and Gigi Mateo, principals at Essential Home Health, Inc. and the Presenting Sponsor, are both thrilled to be at the forefront of this fundraising event that will benefit three local non-profit organizations: Interfaith Hospitality Network, New Roots for Refugees and the Senior Council of the Filipino Association of Greater Kansas City. ‘ESTILO PILIPINO – A Fashion Show for a Cause’ Sunday, September 18, 2011 – 2 PM Leatherwood Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel at the Convention Center 6100 College Boulevard, Overland Park KS 66211 Tickets $25 with light hors d’oeuvres Please call Gigi at (913) 526-0106 to order tickets and Sponsorship information