Services of Hospice Home Care

1. There are several different analgesics approaches of pain control including patches, and oral intake of pain killer.
2. Control of other discomfort like nausea, vomiting or side effects incurred by analgesics.
3. Counseling of laxative and enema use for patients’ defecation problems.
4. Counseling for care problems
5. Counseling for diet and nutritional evaluation
6. Mental support for patients and their family
7. Spiritual and religious consultation
8. Introduction or referral to social welfare resources
9. Helping patients to fulfill their last wishes
10. Preparation for death and bereavement counseling
11. Drug injection, routine examination and one-touch blood glucose level check-up
12. Replacing Foley catheters, N-G tubes for patients.
13. Nursing and counseling for wounds and openings care
14. Chest care like steam inhalation, postural drainage, and sputum suction
15. Assistance with care instruments’ rental
16. Communication between inpatient care, outpatient care and even referral to other hospitals

Indications

1. Patients with terminal illness.
2. Patients with difficulty in seeking medical treatment due to the nature of the illness or disability.
3. Patients with disability, Barthel ADL Index score of less than 60 points. (Note: Barthel ADL Index is a measure of activities of daily living.)

Service Areas

• Places that can be reached within 10 kilometers by driving from our hospital.

Service Time and Frequency

• Nurses visit patients once or twice a week. They often check on patients  between 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM during weekdays.
• 24-hour phone service will be available after working hours.

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