Hospice

Although 90 percent of hospice care is delivered in the home setting, patients sometimes meet criteria for hospital admission for short-term care.

Hospice rooms may be used for:

Acute Care
Symptom management requiring ongoing assessment and frequent adjustments in the plan of care or for symptoms not responding to interventions attempted in the home care setting.

Respite
To provide relief for the caregiver by providing care for the patient in an inpatient setting. It is for short-term care only, usually five days or less.

Final Care
To provide final care for patients who are unable to remain at home during the last days of life.

Other special circumstances are considered on an individual basis.

Our Hospice room offers a pleasant and comforting environment for patient and family.

Hospice rooms at FGH

• Provide the patient and family with a home-like environment during the hospital stay.
• Include special accommodations for the comfort of the family.
• Allow Hospice staff to visit the patient and work together with hospital staff to maintain continuity in the care plan.
• Hospital staff provide direct care for the patient.
• An adjoining room is provided for family members. It is furnished with a sofa, table and chairs, a refrigerator and microwave.
• There is also an outdoor patio area available.
• Games, DVDs and music options are provided to pass the time.
• Use of a hospice room is subject to the availability of the room at the time of admission.

Payment arrangements

Medicare, Medicaid, and some insurance companies will pay for services provided in the hospital’s hospice room. Deductibles and copayments may apply. Hospice staff will discuss any financial responsibilities you may have before finalizing arrangement with the hospital.

For more information, call 641.456.5010.

The FGH Hospice Suite features an adjoining family room.