All admissions to Hospice Ministries must meet the established admission criteria and be approved by the patient's attending physician and the Hospice Medical Director.
Guidelines for Hospice Services
Have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and have been given a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease follows its natural course.
Have a physician who agrees to Hospice care for the patient.
Be assessed by the Hospice Team for needs and desire of Hospice services and the ability to utilize the services prior to initiation of services.
Have a primary caregiver in the home who when needed, is able and will be responsible for following directions of the Hospice Team including proper administration of medication.
Sign an informed consent (by patient or caregiver ) to receive palliative (relief of pain/reduction of symptoms), rather than curative, forms of care.
