Why our hospice care is different
Operational excellence, compliance and the highest quality of care for patients are our top priorities in hospice care.
We’re in this together
Medical directors
Our hospice medical directors are physicians with significant experience in hospice and palliative care. These compassionate doctors ensure that patient care goals are being met.
Skilled nurses
Our nurses deliver specialized care related to each patient’s needs and help implement a plan of care that seeks to give terminally ill patients a quality end of life experience.
Hospice social workers
Our hospice social workers are licensed, skilled professionals that assist our hospice teams in understanding social and emotional factors related to a patient’s terminal illness. These caring individuals assess psychosocial, environmental, and financial needs and provide coordination to help alleviate difficulties where possible.
Hospice chaplains
Our hospice chaplains provide spiritual guidance and counseling to hospice patients, their family members and caregivers. Wherever the patient lives, hospice chaplains deliver care while emphasizing dignity and peace.
Hospice nursing aides
Hospice nursing aides are trained and certified to assist patients with activities that include changing clothing, bathing and helping with hygienic routines such as brushing teeth and washing hair. These supportive team members also instruct families and caregivers in how to perform basic healthcare routines.
Hospice volunteers
We recruit hospice volunteers to provide companionship and encouragement for patients, caregivers and family members
A different level of transparency
We believe that access to patient information is critical to delivering high-quality home care. Encompass Health Connection, our secure, web-based portal, allows physicians and clinical care teams to review every step of a patient’s care. This detailed system creates visibility into patient diagnoses, orders, medications and overall progress.
The Encompass Health way
Set the standard
We are committed to going above and beyond, never settling for anything less than excellence. We pride ourselves on being industry leaders and challenge ourselves to continuously improve.
Lead with empathy
We start with empathy, taking the time to understand the physical, mental and emotional needs of each other and those we support. We listen, make deep connections and engage on a personal level to better serve those we support.
Do what’s right
We do the right thing the right way, no matter how difficult, even when no one is looking. We’re not afraid to have hard conversations. If we make a mistake, we acknowledge it, proactively find a resolution and make it right going forward.
Focus on the positive
We have a positive spirit and find the light even in the most difficult situations. We bring our whole self to work. We celebrate successes and inspire others to create meaningful impact.
Stronger together
We believe our individual strengths make us stronger together. We take accountability for our actions, connect across teams and lean in to get it done – at all levels of the company.
We know hospice
- Our hospice locations are licensed and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and their respective state regulatory authorities. Operational excellence, compliance and the highest quality of care for patients are our top priorities in hospice care.
- Our TeamWorks initiative is a multi-disciplinary nationwide effort to identify and share best practices.
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Our nationwide network
With inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and home health and hospice agencies across the U.S., we stand ready to be your post-acute provider of choice.
