Hospice care is primarily delivered in the home, however, those living in adult care and nursing facilities, may be served by H&PC of VA.  The patient can be followed if hospitalization is required.   Hospice uses a team approach to care, including a number of professionals and volunteers to assure the patient’s comfort and that a full spectrum of needs are being addressed.  The following services are covered by H&PC of VA appropriate to meet each patients needs:

• Physician services for the medical direction of the patient’s care, provided by the patient’s personal physician and Medical Director of H&PC of VA.

• Regular home care visits by Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to monitor the patient’s condition, provide appropriate care and maintain patient comfort.

• Home health aide and homemaker services for personal care.

• Spiritual Support for the patient and/or loved ones.

•   Social work and counseling services.

•   Bereavement counseling for the family for up to 13 months after the death of the loved one.

• Medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, etc.

• Medical supplies such as bandages and catheters, etc.

• Drugs for symptom control and pain management.

• Volunteer support to assist the patient and loved ones.

• Physical, speech and occupational therapy.

• Dietary counseling.

Commitment to our Patients