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General Inpatient Level of Care (GIP) General Inpatient level of care (GIP) is for patients who require symptom management at an advanced level that cannot be managed at the home or facility where the patient lives. This can happen at the Elizabeth House or other contracted facilities and is different from respite care. These symptoms can include pain, trouble breathing, anxiety, restlessness, and nausea. The patient’s condition is assessed on a daily basis by your care team to determine medical needs and eligibility for GIP. There are certain criteria set by Medicare that your team will consider when deciding which level of care is appropriate. There is no set length of time that someone can receive GIP, but it is expected that once symptoms are brought to a manageable level that the patient will no longer require such advanced care and can return home or move to a skilled nursing center. Your social worker and care team will help assist you or your loved one on next steps. Sometimes patients have such an advanced illness that they die while at the Elizabeth House. It is our goal to support you and/or your loved one in whatever way is important and meaningful for you. If you would like to speak with someone at Elizabeth House, please call 828.692.9633. Specially trained hospice nurses, social workers, spiritual care providers, and volunteers staff Elizabeth House around the clock. Medical providers are available to ensure that the needs of patients are always met. The team at Elizabeth House will help the patient and family be prepared to return home if at all possible. Sometimes patients will go to an assisted living or nursing facility after their stay at Elizabeth House. Ei - ther way, the patient will still have a Four Seasons Care Team after they leave Elizabeth House. If the patient dies while at Elizabeth House, the Care Team will give support to family and friends. Family and friends are allowed to be present as much as they and the patient choose, respecting other patients and families that are present. INPATIENT CARE FOR SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Four Seasons can arrange for a transfer to our specialized hospice inpatient unit, Elizabeth House. If nec- essary or if the patient chooses, we can also arrange for admission to several area hospitals, with whom we contract, while continuing hospice care with Four Seasons. Four Seasons’ Elizabeth House When symptoms need more attention than can be managed at home, we can offer you the option of 24- hour care at our hospice inpatient facility, Elizabeth House. You will receive specialized round-the-clock care in a home-like environment. Rooms at Elizabeth House are private. All rooms are equipped with sleeper sofas for family members who wish to stay overnight. Visitors may come 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Children and pets may visit, within certain guidelines. A family kitchen, laundry, great room, meditation room, and garden are avail - able for patient and family use.
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