Services
Services are provided by a skilled interdisciplinary team to assist patients and families through the difficult journey of a terminal illness. These services are provided by Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice to all patients, including the uninsured and under-insured.
THE MONTGOMERY HOSPICE AND PRINCE GEORGE’S HOSPICE TEAM
Care is provided by a team of people that includes doctors, nurses, social workers, spiritual counselors, hospice aides and trained volunteers.
When a patient first enters hospice, members of the Montgomery Hospice and Prince George’s Hospice Team visit the patient and family to learn their needs. They make regular follow-up visits based on the care plan that the patient, family and hospice team establish together.
SERVICES FOR HOSPICE CARE
Nurses on-call 24 hours a day/7 days a week
Physicians specialized in hospice/palliative care who oversee medical needs
Nurses (RNs) trained in end-of-life care that coordinate and provide bedside care
Hospice Aides (CNAs) available to assist with personal care if needed
Social Workers (MSWs) to address patient and family practical needs and provide counseling
Spiritual counselors that provide emotional and non-biased spiritual support for patients and families
Volunteers to provide companionship and support (if family requests)
Bereavement counselors available for up to 13 months free of charge
5-Day Respite Care (as needed)
Comprehensive pain management
Acute, comprehensive pain and symptom management
Caregiver training for family caregivers
Medications and treatments to control pain and other symptoms related to the hospice diagnosis
Medical supplies and durable medical equipment as needed, directed by the plan of care
These services are made available to our patients through a range of programs, including:
Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance do not pay for a hospice nurse to be in a patient’s home all the time. We can put you in touch with other organizations that may be able to provide you with additional nursing support.