A Person May Be Admitted To Hospice Hawaii If:
- A physician has verified that your prognosis is measured in months.
- You elect no further curative treatment.
- Your primary care physician, licensed in the State of Hawaii will work with Hospice Hawaii focusing on comfort and symptom management.
- If you are 18 years old or younger, that a legal guardian signs consent forms for care.
- All members providing care are treated with respect and dignity, free from verbal and physical behaviors that are abusive or threatening.
- Hospice Hawaii has access to medical records necessary for admission purpose, diagnosis confirmation, and other relevant history that may influence your care.
- Any medical insurance information or other plans (ie: long term care plans, supplementary insurance) are released to Hospice Hawaii.
A Person May Be Discharged From Hospice Hawaii If:
- Your physical condition improves and prognosis is more than several months.
- Treatment you have selected is not part of a Hospice Hawaii care plan.
- The care environment is no longer safe for Hospice Hawaii to continue services.
- A plan for 24-hour care is not implemented.
You may chose to terminate Hospice Hawaii services at any time, or you may choose to transfer your care to another hospice.
Patient & Family Rights and Responsibilities
As A Patient Receiving Care From Hospice Hawaii, You Have The Right To:
- Be fully informed of your rights and responsibilities.
- Participate in the creation of your individualized care plan, including services and treatments, to attain your goals.
- Be provided hospice services regardless of diagnosis, race, age, gender, creed, or sexual orientation.
- Have access to the hospice team 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Be treated with respect and dignity.
- Have your family and/or caregivers instructed in effective ways to support and care for you.
- Have your healthcare information held in the strictest confidence and privacy as required by law.
- To register complaints or grievances, and seek solutions to problems, without fear of discrimination or interruption of services.
- Be informed in advance of any expenses not covered by your insurance policy.
You Also Have The Following Responsibilities:
- To make provisions for a 24/7 caregiver system to ensure your safety and comfort.
- To participate in creating and following your plan of care, which includes your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, as well as those of your family.
- To make decisions concerning your healthcare, including the responsibility to accept or refuse medical treatment.
- To provide accurate and complete information about your present condition.
- To be considerate of staff and caregivers.