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HEART TO HEART HOSPICE

Heart to Heart Hospice was established in Plano, Texas, in 2003. Our founder,
who continues to lead the organization today, believes in a philosophy of care
based on compassion. That belief remains our guiding force.

We provide a compassionate, patient-centered approach to medical care and
supportive services for patients at the end of life, as well as for their family
members.

This has driven the success of our hospice programs and we are now one of the
largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. We continue to
have dynamic growth in the number of patients and families we serve, as well as
in our employee and volunteer base.

Heart to Heart Hospice partners with medical professionals, physicians,
hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living communities and insurers to deliver
the care that patients and families deserve and to educate communities on
end-of-life care.

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WHAT IS HOSPICE?

Hospice is a specialized type of care with a compassionate approach for those
facing a life-limiting illness, as well as their families. Hospice care treats
the whole person, with a focus on improving the quality of life that remains,
rather than trying to cure the disease. The hospice concept affirms life; it
does not hasten or postpone death. The goal is to manage a patient’s pain and
symptoms so that they may live each day as comfortably and fully as possible. 

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FAQS

1. What is hospice?

Hospice is not a place; rather it is a philosophy of care for those with
life-limiting illnesses. Hospice care provides comfort care to the patient and
the family, instead of trying to cure the disease.  The focus is on emotional,
spiritual and practical end-of-life issues. Giving seriously ill patients and
their loved ones meaningful time together.

2. What services are provided by the hospice, and where?

Hospice services include medications, medical supplies, and equipment related to
the hospice diagnosis. A team of dedicated professionals provide care guided by
choices made by the patient, family and physician. The interdisciplinary team
members focus on the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical needs of
patients and their loved ones. Services are provided wherever the patient calls
home, including private residences, long-term care facilities and hospitals.

3. How often will a nurse or hospice team member visit?

The hospice nurse creates a plan of care with input from the patient and family,
designed to meet the patient’s needs and respect their values. The frequency of
visits by the nurse and hospice team members depend on the patient’s needs. Most
patients receive 5 – 7 visits a week.

4. Does choosing hospice mean giving up hope?

When medicine cannot provide a cure, hospice redefines hope in terms of a
patient’s quality of life. The Heart to Heart Hospice team will provide
intensive symptom management, while helping patients and their families to
prepare, both mentally and spiritually, for the journey ahead.

5. Can I continue to work with my primary care physician?

Yes

6. Is the hospice program licensed and accredited?

Yes. While Medicare-certified hospices must provide certain services, the
quality of care and extent of services often vary. Heart to Heart Hospice meets
the industry’s highest nationally recognized standards, as evidenced by our CHAP
accreditation (Community Health Accreditation Partner).

7. How are the hospice caregivers trained?

Caregivers (anyone who provides care to the patient, a family or friend) receive
training and education from the “interdisciplinary” team. The team members
includes a physician, registered nurse, hospice aide, social worker, chaplain,
bereavement coordinator, volunteer and other healthcare professionals. Staff use
the Heart to Heart Hospice proprietary Patient & Family Handbook to guide
education discussions on every visit or call.

8. How much authority will I have over the direction of my care? Will my loved
ones have a part in my care plan?

Hospice care is about giving the patient control.  Once the nurse evaluates the
patient and understands both the patient’s and the family’s goals, we create a
plan of care that reflects those wishes.

9. What kind of supportive services will be available to my family?

Hospice supportive services to the family or caregiver focus on the emotional,
spiritual and practical needs of the patient and their loved ones. Social
Workers help family’s access community resources like meals on wheels, financial
resources, or counseling services.  Chaplains help with final arrangements,
obituary writing, and spiritual care. Bereavement Coordinators provide grief
support and Volunteers can sit with or read to patients while caregivers to do
other things. Respite Care can be provided when caregiver needs a break for care
giving duties. Bereavement support and counseling may continue for up to 13
months to the surviving family members and friends.

10. How do I acquire hospice services? Do I qualify?

Anyone can request a hospice evaluation. Often a physician will make a referral
for hospice care when a patient’s needs cannot be met with current treatments or
therapies. Usually the physician will provide several options so the
patient/family can choose what provider they want.  When a referral is made to
Heart to Heart, we will set an appointment the same day (or on a date convenient
for the family) to meet, explain the benefit and answer any questions. To
qualify, a physician must certify to the hospice provider that the patient is
eligible and has a prognosis of 6 months or less.


FIND HOSPICE SERVICES NEAREST YOU

Hospice is not a place, it’s a type of care.

Heart to Heart provides comfort care at the bedside, in the place a patient
calls home. Find a service area with compassionate hospice care near you.


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WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HEART TO HEART

“I could not ask for more loving, caring people to be with us through all of my
husband’s illness and to be with me and our family at the end. We are all so
grateful to all the staff for everything.”

-Mary, Terre Haute, IN

“I could not have asked for better care from your hospice team. As a result, I
am volunteering for a hospice organization here in Indiana. Thank you for your
loving care of my mother.”

-Brenda, Lansing, MI

“Everyone is extremely professional. We recommend your company to anyone in need
of hospice. Your staff was very loving and had a caring attitude!”

-Jane, Tyler, TX

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