Volunteer Services and Nursing Care.
Hospice of Gladwin Area, Inc., utilizes a network of trained volunteers to
provide supportive services to the patient and family. The services
provided by our executive director and volunteers are provided at NO COST TO
THE PATIENT AND CAREGIVER(S) BEING SERVED and may include one of more of the
services listed under
services on this page.
In addition to the services listed, Hospice of Gladwin Areas, Inc. has
collaborations with several area health agencies in order to assist in providing
professional nursing services.
Authorizations
The patient/caregiver(s) will be asked to sign two (2)
authorizations upon admission into the care program of Hospice of Gladwin
Area, Inc. These are:1. INFORMED
CONSENT - Giving permission for Hospice of Gladwin Area, Inc. to provide
services.
2. RELEASE OF MEDICAL INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION
- Giving permission to the attending physician and/or nursing agency to
release medical information to Hospice of Gladwin Area, Inc.
Services
Services of Hospice of Gladwin Area, Inc. are
designed to support the terminally ill patient and caregiver(s) who have
chosen to have the patient live out the final days in the comfort and
familiarity of the home setting, surrounded by family and loved ones.
To assist in this care, personnel from Hospice of Gladwin Area, inc. are
available on a 24-hour "on call" basis, seven days at week.
During office hours, our volunteer office staff can
be reached to assist the patient/family. After office hours and on
weekend, our answering service will answer our calls and put persons in
need in contact with the appropriate Hospice personnel. The
number to call during and after office hours is the SAME.
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A Member of
The United Way
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Services
Light housekeeping
Nutritional guidance
Friendship
Bereavement support
Social Services (with other agencies:
chore service, home delivered meals, etc.)
Help with personal care
Transportation
Spiritual support
Respite care
Child care
Patient advocacy
Equipment & Supplies
Supportive visits
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