hospice should attempt to save lives

By: Jessica Quillin 20 Nov. 2013/ front image by: Odeen

HOSPICE SHOULD ATTEMPT TO SAVE LIVES

Patients who are taken care of by hospice staff are usually terminally ill or resources have been exhausted to sustain life(OSU).

Not all patients look ill when first seen by the hospice staff, they could have a hidden illness.

Patients may look like they are not dyeing or even need hospice services.

PATIENTS

Looks healthyPhotograph by: Hunter

After hospice carePhotograph by: Bachrach

PATIENTS

Hospice only provides the following:• Pain and symptom control• Home care and inpatient care• Spiritual care• Family conferences• Coordination of care• Respite care• Bereavement care

LIFE SAVING IS NOT AN OPTION

COMMON ILLNESSES AND TIME OF STAY

Chart by: longterm Chart by:

Odeen

• Hospital remittance

• Behavioral evaluation

• Breathing treatments

• Pain management

CHANGES TO BE MADE

• If hospice can’t do it then they should send the patient to the hospital immediately.

• Just because someone seems to be dyeing does not mean that they shouldn’t try to be saved.

• Having additional services will reduce the amount of death and increase the patients stay time with hospice care givers.

HOSPITAL REMITTANCE

• Should be documented every time the patient is checked and documented.

• To help the next shift understand each patient better.

• Will reduce the amount of medication distributed if everyone knows what a patients normal behavior is.

BEHAVIORAL EVALUATION

• To clear the airway and fluid in the lungs.

• The airway is one of the most important parts to manage.

• Could be life saving if managed properly.

• Hospice already has oxygen and the extension of medication can greatly help in making a patient comfortable.

BREATHING TREATMENTS

• Pain should be managed by professionals such a anesthesia therapist.

• Nurses are not allowing these patients to wake up. It’s like there overdosing them.

• Giving the correct amount of pain medication is beneficial to the patient and family.

Patient= Eating Family= Loved ones are awake and happy.

PAIN MANAGEMENT

• Less guilt

• Feelings of closure

• Hopelessness

• Acceptance

PAYS OFF TO TRY

Bachrach, Judy. n. page. <obit-mag.com>.

. N.p.. Web. 13 Nov 2013. <hunterdonhealthcare.org>.

. N.p.. Web. 15 Nov 2013. <longtermcarelink.net>.

Odeen, A. N.d. Graphic. n.p.

OSU, . N.p.. Web. 15 Nov 2013. <medicalcenter.osu.edu>.

WORK CITED