Medication coordination related to the terminal diagnosis
Supplies and Equipment
Hospice Medication and Medical Equipment Support
Families should not have to figure out every medication, supply, or equipment question alone. Hospice helps coordinate what is related to the terminal diagnosis and care plan.
Care shaped around the individual planGuidance for patients and familiesSupport wherever the patient calls home
What this support can include
Services vary by the patient’s individualized plan of care.
Medical supplies connected to the hospice plan of care
Durable medical equipment such as oxygen, hospital bed, wheelchair, or walker when appropriate
Guidance for families on what is covered and what to expect
Care-team support when patient needs change
Who this may help
How this service supports patients and families
For patients whose comfort plan may require medications, supplies, oxygen, or durable medical equipment and families coordinating care at home.
Questions your family may be asking
- What equipment may be provided?
- Which medications are part of the hospice plan?
- Who do we call when supplies are running low?
Questions families often ask
What equipment may be provided?
Equipment such as oxygen, a hospital bed, wheelchair, or walker may be coordinated when it is appropriate and included in the hospice plan.
Which medications are part of the hospice plan?
The hospice team explains which medications related to the terminal diagnosis are included in the individualized plan of care.
Who do we call when supplies are running low?
Call the hospice team before supplies run out so staff can review what is needed and coordinate items included in the care plan.
Related hospice guidance
Ask Caritas about this service
Call 214-506-8422 or start a referral. A conversation can help you understand whether hospice support is appropriate.
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