Care Team Members & Levels of Care
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Volunteer Four Seasons relies on a dedicated group of volun- teers to provide special services to our patients and families. Many of our volunteers know first-hand what it’s like to be on the receiving end of Hospice services, which make them an invaluable member of your care team. Volunteer services at Elizabeth House include: • Companionship • Pet Therapy • Bringing water and other refreshments • Door greeter • Stocking patient care areas • 11th hour volunteers
Music Therapist (MT) Music therapy interventions are designed to increase quality of life, alleviate pain, help anxiety and sad- ness, and other symptoms, which can relieve stress for both patients and loved ones. Our grief-trained Music Therapists use a variety of techniques, includ- ing imagery-work, live music interventions, song- writing, assisted relaxation and verbal processing. Environmental Service Aide Our housekeepers take pride in the cleanliness of our facility. They work diligently on a daily basis to maintain a sanitary environment, prevent the spread of germs, and keep an overall shine to our building.
LEVELS OF CARE AT ELIZABETH HOUSE LEVELS OF CARE AT ELIZABETH HOUSE
ACUTE CARE Care intensity at the Elizabeth House covers different levels, much like the different levels of care at a hospital. Most of our patients have an acute situation where aggressive symptom management or nursing care is needed. Symptoms can include pain, trouble breathing, or other symptoms that are unable to be controlled in the home environment, even if the home is at a nursing facility. This can be a short-term need, allowing people to return home or aggressive symptom management and nursing care at the end of life. A dedicated team is assigned to frequently assess symp- toms, provide medications and interventions, and create a plan of care that best meets the goals expressed by patient and family. Four Seasons follows the guidelines of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid to determine who is eligible for these services, which is evaluated on a daily basis. This often includes discharge planning to determine the best option for the patient following their stay at Elizabeth House. RESPITE CARE A five night “respite” stay is available at the Elizabeth House for patients that live at home to allow their caregiver to have a break. While here, our respite patients are cared for as closely as possible to the way they are cared for in the home. We strive to follow the same medication, sleep, feeding and activity schedule that is provided by the caregiver and agreed upon with the care team. It is anticipated that the patient will return to the previous residence once the 5 night respite stay is complete. Your Social Worker can help set up respite stays and transport, if needed.
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