You may want to consider consulting or referring your residents to Avow Hospice when:
- your resident has a projected lifespan of 6 months or less
- your resident and/or their caregiver/family is electing palliative care
- you have documented a clinical progression of disease as evidenced by multiple ER visits and/or inpatient hospitalizations
- your resident demonstrates a recent decline in functional status
- your resident shows dependence in ADLs
- your resident demonstrates a recent impairment of nutritional status
- your resident is unable to care for self due to rapid disease progression
- your resident requires considerable assistance and frequent care
With Avow Hospice as your care partner, you and your residents receiving hospice care benefit...
- Avow clinicians supplement the care you offer with support from Avow Hospice certified nurses and professional staff trained in end-of-life care
- Medications DME and medical supplies are ordered by Avow and delivered to your resident
- “Crisis Care” can be provided at your facility when residents experience acute pain or other medical emergencies
- Avow clinicians can assist with symptom management and pain control
- Your staff and resident have 24/7 access to an Avow Hospice nurse by calling the Avow Hospice CareLink telephone line
- Your resident will experience fewer ER visits and re-hospitalizations
- Your resident will have access to Avow Hospice complementary therapies including music therapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy hand massage and Reiki as well as pastoral care (if needed/wanted)
- Families, friends and your staff (if appropriate) will be offered grief support at the time of death and follow-up bereavement support for as long as needed
Why Choose Avow
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