Patient Referral For Hospice Care
Headwaters Hospice—Caring for patients. Caring for families. We offer comprehensive hospice and palliative care, with personalized plans to meet each patient's unique needs. From pain management to comfort care, our experienced team members are here to help. We do it because we C.A.R.E.
Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC specializes in end-of-life care and compassionate support for families and patients. We employ trained professionals who understand the needs of patients facing the end of life and families grieving the loss of their loved ones. We walk beside your patient to help manage healthcare transitions and cope with advanced illness or disease.
Our team can accept referrals day or night, even on weekends. We strive to provide same-day care and a speedy intake process so that we can start giving your patients the care and support they require.
Our Hospice Referral Process
Is your patient ready for hospice? You can check eligibility today with a quick phone call to Headwaters Hospice.
Hospice referrals are made by a physician, clinician, or other care provider. For EMidcare to cover hospice, however, there are certain requirements, including certification from two licensed physicians that the patient will no longer benefit from curative care and likely has only six months or less to live.
We encourage all healthcare professionals to talk with their patients about hospice care, even if the patient isn’t ready to commit to hospice services yet. Our team can give you more information about our services, specifically those that will benefit your patient most.
Referrals are simple, secure, and HIPAA-compliant. You can reach us by phone or secure email, and we swiftly reply with the guidelines for hospice eligibility and options to pay for care.
Facts About Hospice Referral
Nearly 3/4 of Americans express the wish to die at home if given a choice. Hospice care can help patients pass in comfort, with dignity, with chosen family, friends, and loved ones close by.
Families, too, benefit from hospice services. The Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC program includes bereavement support for families starting with the initial service enrollment. We also offer respite care for family caregivers who may need relief.
The dignity, respect, and compassion that our team provides with hospice services can help families manage their grief and emotions and give someone facing the end of life with respite and relief.
About one in five households has experienced hospice care in the past year. Out of those households, 87% reported a more positive opinion of hospice care.
Referring A Patient To Headwaters Hospice And Palliative Care, LLC
We partner with many local medical facilities and doctor's offices for hospice referral services. The Headwaters Hospice and Palliative Care, LLC, team includes registered nurses, licensed social workers, and volunteers who strive to make each hospice patient more comfortable. We work with you and your patient to coordinate care and make the transition from medical treatment to palliative care. Call us today to learn more about patient referral services.