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Mercy Hospice: a hospital-based program

R P Ames, D Mineau, K Petrushevich

    Hospital Progress
    |March 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Integrating hospice care into a general hospital setting presented challenges. The Mercy Hospice program evolved over two years to meet diverse patient and family needs in-hospital and at home.

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    Area of Science:

    • Palliative Care
    • Healthcare Management
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Hospice care integration into general hospitals is complex.
    • Standard hospital practices may not align with hospice principles.
    • Developing a dedicated hospice program requires careful planning and adaptation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development and evolution of the Mercy Hospice program.
    • To highlight the challenges and successes in coordinating hospice care within a general hospital.
    • To share experiences serving terminally ill patients and their families.

    Main Methods:

    • Program development and implementation over a two-year period.
    • Adaptation of existing hospital policies and practices.
    • Service delivery within the hospital and in patients' homes.

    Main Results:

    • The Mercy Hospice program successfully adapted to serve diverse patient and family needs.
    • Coordination of hospice features within a general hospital setting was achieved.
    • The program provided comprehensive care both within the facility and in home settings.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful integration of hospice care into general hospitals is feasible.
    • Program evolution is key to meeting the complex needs of terminally ill patients and families.
    • A hybrid model serving patients in-hospital and at home offers comprehensive palliative support.

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