Philosophy of Care
Hospice care provides sensitive and compassionate care for patients and their families faced with the final phase of an illness. Our philosophy offers support and guidance while upholding the sanctity of life. Hospice advocates patient dignity and comfort at home or in a home-like environment. Hospice affirms life. It neither hastens nor postpones death, but regards dying as a normal process at life's end. Hospice care focuses on quality of life, pain and symptom control, emotional and spiritual support for the patient and their loved ones.

Our Vision
To profoundly enhance the lives of individuals and families facing end of life, by ensuring access to hospice care that promotes autonomy and provides spiritual, emotional, physical and financial peace, comfort and dignity.

Our Mission
RTA Hospice care is available toall, regardless of ability to pay.We believe everyone deserves the right to complete life's journey with dignity, support and acceptance inthe setting where they feel most comfortable. We are here to foster this climate of harmony for the patient and family through education, understanding, guidance and medical and spiritual support.

Hospice Services
Hospice care offers a "team" approach to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient and family. A plan of care is developed and updated every visit in order to meet the unique personal and cultural needs of each patient and family. The team includes input from the patient, family, doctors, nurses, nurses aides, medical social workers, clergy and volunteers.

Services provided by the team include:

* Nursing Services
* Home Health Aide / Homemaker Services
* Social Work Services
* Spiritual and Emotional Support
* Volunteer Services
* Respite Care
* Education / Information / Resource Referral
* Hospice Related Medications
* Medical Equipment & Comfort Supplies
* 24 Hour Answering Service (for around the clock care)
* Bereavement Counseling (provided to the family for one year following the death of their loved one)

Funding
Hospice services are covered under Medicare and many private insurances. However, in cases where no insurance coverage is available, our services are provided regardless of ability to pay. Fundraising activities and donations are an important part of our Hospice Program.