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Providing care which deals effectively with the symptoms associated with the end stages of life and which threaten to rob the patient of the opportunity to face death with comfort and dignity. |
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Honoring the right of the patient and their loved ones to make decisions regarding their care within the framework of the hospice model. |
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Employing and nurturing a team of health and psychosocial professionals who are dedicated to providing high quality care and services with compassion and respect. |
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Collaborating respectfully and productively with primary care physicians, nursing facility staff and the other healthcare professionals who are involved in the care of our patients. |
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Incorporating our Quality Management process into every aspect of our operation so that we continually identify and implement new opportunities for improving care and services. |
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Devoting resources to increase community awareness and acceptance of the hospice concept. |
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Admitting patients based on established admission criteria without regard to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical handicap, marital status, sex or sexual orientation. |
