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Guiding Principles

We understand that pain, nausea, fatigue, depression, fear and anxiety can destroy quality of life. We focus upon these needs so that life’s completion may be comfortable and meaningful.

We help the patient and family plan ahead, so that decisions reflect their preferences and circumstances.

We recognize that peace of mind is an important determinant of satisfaction, both for the patient and family. The time at life’s completion can be precious.

Only with enduring relationships can patient and family develop trust and communicate effectively. That’s why we focus upon continuity of care.

Care does not stop with the patient’s death. Bereavement counseling is offered because the family’s suffering often extends beyond the death.

Life’s completion can present serious financial challenges. Our competencies extend into resourceful coordination of reimbursement so that access to care is not limited by unaffordable services.

We appreciate that the family’s perception of care and comfort is extremely important. So we involve the family in the decision-making process and the care is given so that opportunities are provided to complete life in a way that the family finds meaningful. Clear and ongoing communication is essential.

We always strive to do better, so we are insistent upon measuring quality, closely monitoring outcomes, implementing improvements, and tracking patient and family satisfaction.

Maintaining personal dignity and autonomy are best achieved at home. Since personal preferences or circumstances may dictate otherwise, we maintain relationships with some of the finest healthcare institutions to make care available in as many settings as the patient may need.

Competency of professional caregivers is vital to achieving superior outcomes and exceeding the needs of patient and family. So we are insistent on the continual demonstration of competence, and the acquisition of advanced knowledge and skills. We are diligent in our pursuit of best practices.

Reassurance at times of crisis alleviates fears and anxieties. We are available to the family and patient 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We never sleep.