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Contact Our Hospice TeamHospice Care Built Around the Patient
Hospice care brings together a team of professionals who work collaboratively to support comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients living with a life-limiting illness.
At Angel Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc., services are coordinated around the patient’s individual needs and plan of care. Depending on those needs, hospice support may include nursing care, physician oversight, personal care assistance, social work, spiritual care, bereavement support, medications, medical equipment, and medical supplies.
Our team also works with patients, families, caregivers, and residential care providers to coordinate care and provide support throughout the hospice journey.
Our Hospice Services
RN Case Management
Registered nurses provide ongoing clinical assessment and case management throughout hospice care. They help monitor changes in the patient’s condition, coordinate the plan of care, communicate with the interdisciplinary team, and support patients and caregivers with questions and concerns.
RN case management helps ensure that the patient’s changing needs are communicated and addressed as part of the overall hospice plan of care.
Hospice Physician & Medical Director Oversight
Hospice physician and medical director oversight helps guide the patient’s hospice plan of care in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
The hospice physician and medical director work with the care team to support clinical decision-making and the patient’s individual goals and needs throughout hospice care.
Hospice Aide Services
Hospice aides provide supportive personal care based on the patient’s individual needs and plan of care.
Depending on the patient’s needs, assistance may include support with activities of daily living and other personal care needs that help promote comfort and dignity.
Social Work
Medical social workers provide support to patients and families as they navigate the practical, emotional, and social aspects of serious illness and hospice care.
Social work support may address family concerns, communication needs, care planning, community resources, and other challenges that may arise during the hospice journey.
Spiritual Care
Spiritual care supports patients and families according to their individual beliefs, values, traditions, and preferences.
Our team recognizes that spiritual needs can differ from person to person and works to provide respectful support based on each patient’s and family’s wishes.
Bereavement Support
Hospice support extends to family members and caregivers after a patient’s death.
Bereavement services provide support as families and loved ones navigate grief and loss, according to the hospice’s bereavement program and applicable plan of care.
24/7 On-Call Hospice Support
Hospice Support When You Need It:
Questions and concerns do not always arise during regular office hours. Angel Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. provides 24/7 on-call hospice support for patients and caregivers, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The on-call hospice team can help address questions, changes in condition, and concerns that arise between scheduled visits. 24/7 hospice support is available whenever patients and caregivers need to reach the hospice team.
Contact Our Hospice TeamMedications, Equipment & Supplies
Hospice care may include medications, medical equipment, and medical supplies related to the patient’s terminal diagnosis and hospice plan of care.
Medications Related to the Terminal Diagnosis
Medications related to the terminal diagnosis may be provided as part of the hospice plan of care, based on the patient’s individual needs and applicable coverage requirements. Our team coordinates medication needs as part of the patient’s overall hospice care.
Hospice-Related Medical Equipment
Appropriate hospice-related durable medical equipment may be arranged to support comfort, safety, and care in the patient’s chosen setting. The equipment provided or arranged depends on the patient’s individual needs and plan of care.
Medical Supplies
Medical supplies related to the patient’s hospice care may be provided according to the individualized plan of care and applicable coverage requirements. Our team helps coordinate the supplies needed to support the patient’s care and comfort.
Hospice Care in the Patient’s Chosen Setting
Hospice care can be provided in the setting a patient considers home. Angel Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. works with patients and families in a variety of residential settings, depending on the patient’s needs and circumstances.
Our team coordinates hospice services with patients, families, caregivers, and facility staff as appropriate to support the patient’s individualized plan of care.
Whether a patient receives care in a private residence or a residential care setting, our focus remains on providing coordinated support based on the patient’s needs, goals, and wishes.
What Hospice Services May Include
Depending on the patient’s individual needs and plan of care, hospice services may include:
Services are coordinated according to the patient’s individualized plan of care and applicable hospice requirements.
Who May Benefit From Hospice Care?
Hospice may be appropriate for individuals living with a life-limiting illness when the focus of care has shifted toward comfort, quality of life, and support. A hospice evaluation helps determine whether hospice may be appropriate based on the patient’s condition, prognosis, goals, and applicable eligibility requirements. If you are unsure whether hospice may be appropriate for yourself or a loved one, our team can help explain the referral and evaluation process and answer questions about hospice services.
Discuss Hospice Care With Our TeamReferring a Patient for Hospice Care
Initiate Contact
Healthcare professionals, residential care providers, caregivers, and family members contact Angel Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. to discuss hospice services.
Consult & Evaluate
Our team helps guide you through the referral process, answer questions, and discuss the patient’s specific care needs.
Send Referral
Submit the patient referral details to begin care coordination.
Questions About Hospice Services?
Choosing hospice care can bring important questions for patients, families, and caregivers. Our team is available to help you understand hospice services, the referral process, and what to expect from care.
Angel Palliative Care & Hospice, Inc. | Phone: 650-590-2530
