Life Hospice COVID-19 Protocol
FAQs about Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Hospice
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak presents a difficult and uncertain period for healthcare professionals, patients, and families in communities around the country. As the leading provider and trusted resource for end-of-life care, Life Hospice Inc. takes seriously its commitment to provide up-to-date, easy-to-understand information on the virus, its impact, and our evolving organizational response to the situation. These frequently asked questions provide information about safety protocols for staff, patients, and families in our facilities and under our care.
Q: Does Life Hospice Inc. accept patients who are positive with COVID-19?
Our team members are trained and prepared to provide care should you refer to a hospice-eligible patient who has COVID-19.
Q: Do hospice patients with known or suspected COVID-19 infection require hospitalization?
COVID-19, like any other infection, requires an individualized approach to care.
Q: Will the Life Hospice Inc. care team help to relieve coronavirus symptoms in an infected patient?
Life Hospice care teams are experts in managing symptoms commonly experienced near the end of life.