| Questions | Wayside Hospice | Alternative 1 | Alternative 2 |
| What is the range of care available for someone nearing the end-of-life? | Wayside Hospice is committed to providing a continuum of care so we can meet clients wherever they are on their journey. Our continuum of care approach gives clients the choice of home health care, in-home hospice care and residence care as needed.* | | |
| Is there care available for those not quite ready for Hospice care? | Yes, because Wayside Hospice is a program of Parmenter Community Health, patients may choose home health care services. | | |
| If a client already receiving home health care moves to hospice care, may they remain with the staff they have built a trusting relationship with? | Yes, our nurses and home health aides are cross-trained to be able to serve the needs of individuals whether in regular home health care or in hospice care, thereby assuring a continuing relationship. | | |
| Is there a Hospice Residence for patients who can no longer be cared for at home? If so, may I take a tour of the residence? | Yes, Parmenter’s Parlin House Hospice has a six-bed hospice residence for 24-hour professional care.* Tours are available upon request or go to parmenter.org and click on Calendar for scheduled tour dates. | | |
| What about after-hours care? Is it available and timely? | Yes, as a locally-based hospice, our visit response time is one of our strengths. On-call nurses are hospice experienced, responding effectively to pain and symptom control issues as well as client/family support issues 24 hours a day. | | |
| Are records computerized? | Yes, records are computerized so clients receive high-quality care. | | |
| Are Home Health Aides trained in End-of-Life care? How much training? | Yes, Home Health Aides complete a 40-hour training program in End-of-Life care, well above the mandated requirement. | | |
| Are adjunct therapies available? | Yes, our Holistic Nurse is specifically trained in meditation, healing touch, and guided imagery. Adjunct therapies in relaxation response, Reiki, etc. are available. | | |
| Are bereavement programs available for children? | HEART play, SM an award-winning expressive arts program for children, is offered. | | |
| How is a referral made? | Physicians make referrals by calling 508-358-3000. Clients and Family members can initiate that process. | | |
| Is hospice covered by insurance? | Several insurers pay for some or all of our hospice program. | | |
