Penticton & District Hospice Society

Our Vision is to continue to provide exceptional and compassionate care to people in our community who are nearing lifes end. Our Mission is to work with all health care professionals, volunteers, families and patients to provide the highest standards of comfort and care so people can live with dignity and die in peace. The vision and mission of the Penticton & District Hospice Society will be achieved by embracing the following values which guide our work: Accessibility: continue efforts so that everyone has access to our program Accountability: to patients, families, donors and the community Financial sustainability: solid and transparent stewardship and active donation and fundraising efforts Integrity: highest of ethical standards Care and comfort: To put the patients and their familys needs first Volunteer support: To recognize the value of volunteers through continued education, training and support

P & D Hospice Society ~ Programs & Services When Should Someone Begin the Hospice Palliative Program? Because it can take some time for Hospice Palliative Care professionals to tailor palliative care and symptom management to each person, it is best to begin some level of professional care before a crisis exists. Families often feel it is too soon to begin palliative care and wait until death is very near. Bringing hospice professionals in at the last minute limits their effectiveness. A better approach is to arrange introductory home meetings or Hospice House visits well in advance of need and obtain counselling from a hospice professional that can provide helpful suggestions on care arrangements. Put the support network in place before you need it. The decision to begin palliative care may intensify feelings of grief and bereavement, both in the person who is terminally ill and in others. Hospice Palliative Care professionals are available to help manage these feelings and help you through this end of life process. Admission Process Hospice House was developed with the sole purpose of providing palliative care to the terminally ill client who has symptoms and care needs associated with a disease that cannot be managed at home with the assistance of available community support services. The intent of Hospice House is to bring such symptoms under control, establish a care routine that can be managed at home and draw on appropriate community resources to assist the family in carrying this routine out. Admission to Hospice House is determined by the following criteria: referred to and accepted into the Hospice Palliative Care Program (as above). the family and referring physician are responsible for daily care in Hospice House. In the event of the absence of the referring physician, a locum must be named and care is turned over to the HPC Medical Director. a Do Not Resuscitate form and a Palliative Benefits form must be obtained for all clients and must be signed by the client and the physician. the client shall have symptoms that cannot be controlled at home. admissions must be accompanied by orders from the attending physician. What to Expect What to Expect Moog & Friends Hospice House staff strive to meet, through patient-directed supportive interventions, the physical, social and spiritual needs of our residents and their families with sensitivity to their personal cultural and religious beliefs. Hospice palliative care welcomes and encourages your participation in your or your loved ones care. Moog & Friends Hospice House offers a private, furnished bedroom and completely equipped shower room for each resident. Each room is equipped with a wheelchair and walker, Cable TV with remote, CD/DVD player, cassette and radio, and telephone with direct line access. Hospice House offers: 24 hour Nursing Care Nutritionally Balanced Meals Residents & Guest Lounge Dining Room Video/Audio Library General Library Grief + Palliative Care Library Patient & Family Counselling Bereavement Support Spiritual Care Services upon Request (Quiet Room East Hall) Complementary Therapies may be Arranged Privately Soothing Memorial Garden for Remembrance, Reflection and Renewal To make an appointment for a tour of Hospice House or for more details please call 250-492-9071 Hospice House Program Did you know that palliative care is available to you at home? Advanced illness disrupts a familys equilibrium for this reason, providing coordinated care within the comfort and security of your home is an essential component of the Palliative Care Program. Our program of services is available, to you and your family, either in your home, or when admission to Hospice House becomes necessary. Based upon your needs, home care nursing, home support, physical and occupational therapy, and emotional and nutritional counselling is available to you. You and your family are the centre of our Palliative Care team. An interdisciplinary, collaborative group of health care providers will work with you and your physician. Our goal is to provide you and your family with the services you need to meet your specific palliative care needs. Social Work Program Referral to the Hospice Palliative Care Program can raise many practical issues for you and your family, as you consider the use of services to help you manage care at home and, when to consider an admission to Moog and Friends Hospice House. The Palliative Care social workers can offer you and your family assistance and information to help you make these decisions. It is often helpful to have a knowledgeable and skilled professional to help anticipate events and needs and to give you a different perspective on a situation. You may need advice about where to go for help or may want psychological, social and emotional support for yourself and family members. The Palliative Care social workers may help you with: Family Issues: Dealing with the challenges of providing care Addressing family problems Setting, evaluating, and attaining life goals Exploring family beliefs and rituals Reviewing life and sharing of your personal legacy Practical matters: Planning options of care (for symptom management, respite, community resources, etc.) Communicating with the Hospice Palliative Care Team Assisting with advance planning for estate planning, wills, finances, preparation for death and funeral arrangements

People in our community who are nearing lifes end

Penticton & District Hospice Society is open Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Call (250) 490-1107, email inquiries@pentictonhospice.com, or use the website.

Phone

(250) 490-1107

Email

inquiries@pentictonhospice.com

Website

https://www.pentictonhospice.com/