A referral may be made by family, case managers, social workers, physicians, or patients themselves. Consent from the patient’s attending physician will be obtained.  The philosophy of allowing death to occur naturally without extraordinary interventions, the goal is comfort care rather than cure.  

A referral may be made by family, case managers, social workers, physicians, or patients themselves. Consent from the patient’s attending physician will be obtained.  The philosophy of allowing death to occur naturally without extraordinary interventions, the goal is comfort care rather than cure.  

Bond County Home Health and Hospice is available to persons who meet payment source criteria, in need of skilled care, and reside within Bond, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, and Montgomery Counties.

• A team of professionals trained in hospice care.
• Medical supplies and equipment (such as hospital bed, oxygen, bedside commode, wheelchair)
• Medications related to the hospice diagnosis.
• Pain and symptom management by experienced nurses in coordination with orders from your physician.
• Personal Care and comfort measures
• Support for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family
• Relieves anxiety by providing information to the patient and family about what to expect as the illness progresses.
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• Provide support to family members before and after death of a loved one.
• Based on the family’s needs, grief information and support are provided through written materials, individual contacts, commemorative activities and referrals to available support groups or other services.

• Specially trained, compassionate community members are available to provide companionship for the patient and relief for the caregiver
• May be available to run errands, sit with the patient, or provide other emotional support.
• An important member of the Interdisciplinary Group as they can communicate any follow-up needed. 
• Provides emotional support to patient and family.

• Community resource person.
• Patients Advocate.

When families, individuals, and patients name the Bond County Health Department to receive contributions and memorials, it is a tribute not only to the patient but to the Hospice staff who frequently leave their homes and families to provide help, comfort, and medical intervention to patients and families. Memorials and donations are greatly appreciated.

A contribution is tax deductible and may be of several methods. No individual employee may accept a gift of value, for services. If the donor wishes to donate for the benefit of all employees of Home Health, this must be stated when the donation is made.