Our compassionate nursing staff provides exceptional care to support your loved one throughout their hospice journey. Our team of skilled and dedicated nurses is committed to ensuring the comfort and well-being of your loved one during this challenging time. At Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, we offer a range of comprehensive nursing care services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
Our experienced nurses conduct thorough assessments to gather vital information about your loved one’s health status. They take the necessary vitals and monitor symptoms to provide a comprehensive overview of their condition. These assessments serve as the foundation for developing an individualized care plan and allow our nursing staff to address any immediate concerns promptly.
At Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, our nursing team ensures the accurate and timely administration of medications as prescribed by the primary care physician. Our nurses closely follow medication schedules, maintaining detailed records and collaborating with the healthcare team to prevent any potential drug interactions. We prioritize patient safety and well-being by carefully managing medication administration.
Our skilled nursing staff is proficient in providing specialized care for patients with wounds or skin conditions. They closely monitor the healing process, change dressings as needed, and implement evidence-based interventions to promote wound healing and prevent infections. Your loved one’s comfort and well-being are our top priorities when it comes to wound care.
We understand the importance of maintaining personal care and hygiene to ensure your loved one’s comfort and dignity. Our nursing team provides compassionate assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting. They create a safe and respectful environment, ensuring that your loved one’s personal care needs are met with sensitivity and compassion.
Effectively managing pain is a crucial aspect of our nursing care services. They employ a range of techniques, including medication administration, positioning, and non-pharmacological interventions, to minimize pain and discomfort. Our goal is to optimize your loved one’s comfort and enhance their overall quality of life.
In addition to pain, our nursing staff focuses on managing other distressing symptoms that may arise during the course of care. Whether it’s nausea, shortness of breath, fatigue, or anxiety, our nurses closely monitor and evaluate symptoms to develop personalized strategies for symptom control. They work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure your loved one’s symptoms are managed effectively.
We understand the emotional challenges that patients and their families face during this time. Our nursing staff provides compassionate support, lending a listening ear and offering guidance. They are trained to provide emotional support and create a nurturing environment for patients and their families. Our nurses work closely with social workers and counselors to address the emotional needs of all involved.
At Shiloh Hospice & Palliative Care, our dedicated nursing staff is committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care that prioritizes the comfort and well-being of your loved one. We adhere to the directives and guidelines set by the primary care physician, ensuring seamless coordination of care. Contact us today to learn more about how our nursing care services can support your loved one during their journey.
Hospice is committed to providing compassionate support for individuals facing terminal illnesses, caring for their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as they navigate the end of life. Similarly, palliative care shares the same philosophy of comprehensive patient care, extending its services to non-terminal patients, offering them the opportunity to lead longer, happier lives.
Our dedicated team of professionals aims to ensure that every aspect of your care is tailored to your unique situation and wishes.
We support your loved one through individualized care. Our physicians integrate compassion and empathy into everything we do, and we are committed to helping your loved one during this difficult time.
Our nursing staff assists your loved one by taking vitals and performing various duties to make sure the patient is as comfortable as possible. Our nurses follow the jurisdiction of the primary care physician.
When your loved one has a terminal illness, it’s hard for everyone impacted. Our medical social workers provide resources and support to help you cope. We can provide counseling, make referrals and advise caregivers.
We ensure your loved one is comfortable. Our hospice aides complete several important duties, such as assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, feeding, dressing and changing linens.
As your loved one approaches the end of life, we are here to support you. Grief and bereavement counseling can help you manage the complicated emotions you and your loved ones may be feeling.
Volunteers are essential to what we do. Our volunteers are there to provide company and emotional support to you and your loved one.
Spirituality is important to hospice care, and our chaplain can provide support that suits each patient’s individual needs.
We make sure that your family and your loved one is able to make informed decisions regarding hospice care. We educate you on various services that can be a part of your care plan.
Our hospice care center is supplied with all of the medical equipment your loved one needs. We can provide wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen support and more to maximize the patient’s comfort.
We are equipped with necessary medical supplies, including briefs, gloves and personal care items, to adequately support your loved one’s needs.
In order to ensure the patient feels as comfortable as possible, our professionals oversee medication use to control symptoms and manage pain.
When necessary, we provide short-term inpatient care to help caregivers and family members. Respite care can be arranged for a single day or for several days to weeks.
Your loved one deserves round-the-clock care, and we’re prepared to provide exactly what. We have nurses and staff on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re here whenever you need us the most.
Hospice patients often have restricted dietary needs due to illness. We provide end-of-life dietary counseling to develop a nutrition plan that suits your loved one’s appetite and eating abilities.
Certain patients may receive physical, speech and occupational therapy to help them maintain independence and quality of life. We provide this service when it is necessary for the patient.