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Upon
admission to the program, a plan of care is developed by the interdisciplinary
team to meet the specific needs of each patient-family unit. The
professional staff is on call 24 hours a day and seven days a
week.
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Hospice Team: |
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Physicians |
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Nurses |
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Social
workers |
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Home
health aides |
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Chaplains |
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Bereavement
counselors |
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Other
therapists as needed |
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Specially
trained volunteers |
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| Comprehensive
Services Provided: |
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Physical
care including medical and nursing services. |
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Medications,
medical supplies and equipment. |
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Assistance
with insurance paperwork & other matters of financial
concern. |
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Pain
control and symptom management, as well as dietary guidance. |
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Spiritual
and emotional support in accordance with the family's own
religious network |
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Family
education regarding patient care, medications and what to
expect. |
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Professional
grief counseling and support |
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Practical
care such as bathing and assistance with daily activities
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Additional
services that may be required to serve an individual's specific
needs. See our page for Special Programs available.
Sponsored
by the Archdiocese of Miami and Mercy Hospital
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