How Avow Helps You

• your resident has a projected lifespan of 6 months or less
• your resident and/or their caregiver/family is electing palliative care
• you have documented a clinical progression of disease as evidenced by multiple ER visits and/or inpatient hospitalizations
• your resident demonstrates a recent decline in functional status
• your resident shows dependence in ADLs
• your resident demonstrates a recent impairment of nutritional status
• your resident is unable to care for self due to rapid disease progression
• your resident requires considerable assistance and frequent care

With Avow Hospice as your care partner, you and your residents receiving hospice care benefit... 

• Avow clinicians supplement the care you offer with support from Avow Hospice certified nurses and professional staff trained in end-of-life care
• Medications DME and medical supplies are ordered by Avow and delivered to your resident
• “Crisis Care” can be provided at your facility when residents experience acute pain or other medical emergencies
• Avow clinicians can assist with symptom management and pain control
• Your staff and resident have 24/7 access to an Avow Hospice nurse by calling the Avow Hospice CareLink telephone line
• Your resident will experience fewer ER visits and re-hospitalizations
• Your resident will have access to Avow Hospice complementary therapies including music therapy, massage therapy, aromatherapy hand massage and Reiki as well as pastoral care (if needed/wanted)
• Families, friends and your staff (if appropriate) will be offered grief support at the time of death and follow-up bereavement support for as long as needed