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Admission CriteriaCriteria for <strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong><strong>Palliative</strong> &<strong>Hospice</strong> <strong>Care</strong>1.2.The veteran and family or significant otherunderstand and agree to <strong>Palliative</strong><strong>Care</strong> as an alternative to moreaggressive/invasive forms of treatment.A clinical member of <strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong>Consultation Team will brieflydiscuss the range of servicesavailable to the patient andhis/her family regarding <strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong>services.For Admissions Information:David James RN, BSN, CHPN<strong>Palliative</strong> and <strong>Hospice</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Coordinator(781) 760 6768Criteria for <strong>Hospice</strong> <strong>Care</strong>Karen A. Budnick, LICSW<strong>Palliative</strong> and <strong>Hospice</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Social Worker(781) 983 91701.2.3.A VA physician has determined theveteran’s life expectancy to be sixmonths or less if the terminal Illnessruns its normal course, followingMedicare <strong>Hospice</strong> criteria.The veteran and/or family have treatmentgoals focused on comfort rather than cure.The veteran, family, or significant otherhave had the prognosis explainedto them and have an understanding of theveteran’s condition. Advanced directivesare determined prior to admission.Rachel L. Movitz, Psy. D.<strong>Palliative</strong> and <strong>Hospice</strong> Clinical Psychologist(781) 687 3017Father Isaac Mensah<strong>Palliative</strong> and <strong>Hospice</strong> <strong>Care</strong>(781) 687 2587<strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Nourse</strong> RogersMemorial Veterans Hospital200 Springs RoadBedford, MassachusettsTel: (781) 687 2000Toll Free: (800) VETMED1or (800) 838 6331<strong>Edith</strong> <strong>Nourse</strong> RogersMemorial Veterans Hospital200 Springs RoadBedford, MassachusettsTel: (781) 687 2000Toll Free: (800) VETMED1or (800) 838 6331


PurposeThe program provides for the coordinationof comprehensive interdisciplinarycare that optimizes quality of life andminimizes physical, psychological, andspiritual suffering associated with thedying process for patients and theirfamilies or significant others. It offerscomfort rather than cure of the diseasethat is life-limiting and refractory todisease modifying treatment.PolicyThe <strong>Hospice</strong> and <strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong> Programprovides a <strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong> approach to thecare of eligible veterans who have adiagnosed terminal illness and a projectedlimited life span. The program focuses onthe management of distressing symptomsincluding pain, provision of psychosocialand spiritual support, and the applicationof comfort measures as an alternative toaggressive treatments.<strong>Palliative</strong> and <strong>Hospice</strong> Team<strong>Palliative</strong> <strong>Care</strong> CoordinatorBereavement CounselorsDentistDieticianOccupational TherapistChaplainPharmacistPhysiciansPhysical TherapistPsychologistRecreational TherapistRegistered NursesRegistered Nurse PractitionerRehabilitation Medicine SpecialistSocial WorkersVolunteers“You matter because you are.You matter to the last moment of your life, and we will doall we can, not only to help you die peacefully,But also to live until you die”-Dame Cecily Sanders, founder of hospice

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