Watching your loved one have an illness, have an injury, or begin to age is never easy, but Gunnison Valley Hospital’s Home Health and Hospice is here to make it easier on both of you.
Whether we are offering medical care in the home or in our hospice facility, we focus on ensuring your loved one feels comfortable and that their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs are cared for in the most tender manner. Which in return, helps you feel peaceful knowing your loved one is taken care of.
HOME HEALTH –
Our Home Health Services encompass a range of medical and non-medical assistance provided to individuals in the comfort of their own homes. These services are tailored to meet the specific needs of our patients.
Some services include:
Skilled Nursing Care: Our registered nurses can provide various medical services, such as wound care, medication management, administering injections, and monitoring vital signs.
Physical Therapy: Our therapists assist patients in regaining mobility, strength, and independence through exercises, stretches, and other therapeutic interventions.
Occupational Therapy: Our occupational therapists help patients improve their ability to perform daily activities, such as dressing, cooking, and bathing, by providing training and adaptive equipment.
Personal Care Services: Our home-health-aides offer assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance.
Medical Social Services: Social workers provide counseling, support, and assistance with accessing community resources, such as financial assistance programs or support groups.
Medication Management: Professionals ensure that patients take their medications as prescribed, monitor for side effects, and coordinate with healthcare providers to adjust medication regimens as needed.
Wound Care: Our nurses or wound care specialists provide treatment and management for acute or chronic wounds, including cleaning, dressing changes, and monitoring for signs of infection.
Chronic Disease Management: Our home health providers assist patients with managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or COPD by monitoring symptoms, providing education, and promoting adherence to treatment plans.
HOSPICE –
Our Hospice Care provides specialized support and comfort to your loved ones who are nearing the end of their life journey. The primary focus of hospice care is on enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families by addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Here are some common services offered by hospice care providers:
Pain and Symptom Management: Our hospice team, including physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, focus on alleviating pain and managing symptoms to ensure our patient's comfort and dignity.
Medical Care: Our skilled medical professionals provide ongoing medical care tailored to the patient's needs, including medication management, wound care, and monitoring of vital signs.
Emotional and Spiritual Support: Social workers, counselors, chaplains, and other trained professionals offer emotional support and counseling to patients and their families, helping them navigate the emotional challenges associated with end-of-life care.
Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Hospice aides provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and assistance with toileting and mobility.
Respite Care: We offer short-term respite care to provide temporary relief for caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while their loved one receives care in a hospice facility or through in-home services.
Bereavement Support: We offer bereavement support services to help family members and loved ones cope with grief and loss before and after the patient's passing. This support may include counseling, support groups, and educational resources.
Coordination of Care: Our hospice team coordinates care among various healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, therapists, and specialists, to ensure continuity and comprehensive support for the patient and their family.
Comfort Care: We emphasizes comfort-oriented care, focusing on improving the patient's quality of life and managing symptoms rather than pursuing aggressive medical interventions aimed at prolonging life.
End-of-Life Planning: Our hospice team will assist patients and their families in making decisions about end-of-life care preferences, advance care planning, and creating personalized care plans that align with the patient's wishes and values.
If you would like more information or a free consultation about our Home Health or Hospice services please call us at 1-800-324-1801 or locally at 435-528-3955.