Hospice WHAT IS HOSPICE? 10507 Garden Grove Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92843-1128 (714) 260-0226 Phone (714) 260-0228 Fax WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE? VOLUNTEER SERVICE HOW PHYSICIANS AND HOSPICE WORK TOGETHER SERVICES PROVIDED HOW IS P.E.C. HEALTHCARE HOSPICE FUNDED? WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE? :: WE SERVE THOSE WHO: Live within our geographic boundaries Have a life-threatening illness and seek psychological and/or medical support Have a physician primarily responsible for medical care who will work with the hospice program Have someone available who will assist with continuing care Are experiencing grief or bereavement :: REFERRAL ACCEPTED FROM: Physicians Hospital Personnel+ Families and Friends Requires confirmation from primary physician as to appropriateness of hospice care Call 1.866.732.4876 :: THE ADMISSION PROCESS Admitting a patient to the hospice program is a simple, time-saving process for the attending physician, discharge planner or social worker. The following steps apply: Call the hospice office with the patient's name, address, age, present location, diagnosis and estimated prognosis. (Often this information is sufficient to make an admissions decision.) A hospice nurse will visit the patient and family at home or in the hospital to assess the immediate needs, recommend an initial plan of care and obtain an informed consent. Care will begin within two working days. VOLUNTEER SERVICE >>
Hospice
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR HOSPICE CARE?
:: THE ADMISSION PROCESS
Admitting a patient to the hospice program is a simple, time-saving process for the attending physician, discharge planner or social worker.
VOLUNTEER SERVICE >>