All patients of Hospice of Spokane have the following services available:
- Your own personal care team made up of:
- Your physician
- Hospice of Spokane medical director
- Registered nurse
- Social worker
- Nurse aide
- Chaplain (if you desire)
- Bereavement counselors
- Prescription medication related to the illness
- Durable medical equipment
- Medical supplies
- Physical, occupational and speech therapy (as needed)
- Volunteers to provide respite care, run errands, do light housekeeping, cooking, massage, music, reading and vigils in addition to many other services.
Who Should Seek Hospice Care?
You are eligible for hospice care if you have a prognosis of six months or less. The focus of care is on comfort and supporting quality of life when treatments aimed at cure are no longer desirable. Hospice care can be extended beyond six months as long as a physician determines it is still appropriate. We care for people of all ages and all diagnoses.
Getting Started with Hospice Care
Anyone can refer a patient for hospice care. An early referral provides the patient and their family time to receive the full benefit of hospice care. To get started, call the Hospice of Spokane admissions office at 509-456-0438 or toll free 1-800-HOSPICE. You can also contact us by email.