What does HNF mean in HOSPITALS

Hospice nursing facility, also known as a hospice care center, is a type of specialized health care facility providing end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families. The services provided by a hospice nursing facility include physical comfort, emotional support, pain management and spiritual support.

Hospice nursing facility care is available to individuals who have been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness or condition with a prognosis of 6 months or less. Generally speaking, hospice care is appropriate when other treatments no longer provide benefit to the patient.

A team of professionals provide services at a hospice nursing facility, including physicians, nurses, home health aids and social workers. Other members of the team may include chaplains, volunteers and grief counselors depending on the individual needs of the patient and family.

Many insurance plans cover all costs associated with receiving hospice care; however it is important to check with your insurance provider to ensure coverage. In some cases, Medicare or Medicaid may cover the cost of treatment but it is best to contact them directly for more information.

After your family member has entered into hospice nursing faciility care they will receive an individualized plan of treatment tailored to their specific needs. This plan of treatment includes physical comfort measures such as pain management and symptom control as well as emotional and spiritual support for both patient and family members.

Yes, when entering into a hospics nurseing faciility you will be able to make decisions regarding end-of-life choices including medical treatments you would like or do not wantat the end stages of your illness (euthanasia). All decision made will be respected and upheld in accordance with state laws governing these matters.

Palliativecareandhospicenursingfacilitiesprovideacommunityenvironmentwherepatientsandfamilymemberscanparticipateinactivitiessuchasarttherapy,musictherapyandpettherapytoreducepainandsymptomsassociatedwithadvancingsicknessandpromotepositivewellbeingofthepatientandaloveonesinvolved.

Hospicenursing facilities have access tobothprescription medications as wellas overthe counter medications toprovidecomforttoclinicallydeterioratingpatientsaswellaspainmanagement.