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HOSPICE BASICS

Indications for Hospice

The Hospice philosophy is about providing comfort and focusing on quality of life. Patients must have a terminal illness and a prognosis of six months or less if the disease runs its natural course, and be certified by a Physician.

Frequent Hospitalizations
Poor prognosis/limited life expectancy
Recent fall or injury
Frequent calls to Doctors office
Frequent, increased pain

Bed bound status
Requires assistance with ADLs
Decline in mental cognition
Sudden, unexplained weight loss
Frequent feelings of fatigue

Hospice Eligibility Guidelines

At Azorna Healthcare, a range of services and hospice expertise deliver demonstrable benefits and improved results for our patients and their families. The depth and breadth of these core competencies and services extend beyond federal requirements and serve to differentiate us from other providers. Learn more about how we can help you, your patients, and their families experience end-of-life care while honoring patients wishes and values.

Who is eligible for hospice care?

A patient must have an illness that is terminal (a prognosis of 6 months) and the patient and/or family has elected palliative care.

The patient has a declining functional status as determined by either:

Palliative Performance Scale (PPS) rating of 50%-60%, or, Dependence in 3 of 6 Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

The patient has an observable and documented deterioration in overall clinical condition in the past 4-6 months, as manifested by at least one of the following:

Three hospitalizations or ED visits, Decrease in tolerance to physical activity, or Decrease in cognitive ability.

Other comorbid conditions

Such as: nutritional decline, weight loss: The patient has alteration in nutritional status, e.g., > 10% loss of body weight over last 4-6 months.

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Why choose Azorna Hospice?

We tailor our care to address the specific needs of your patients in nursing homes, assisted living communities, residential care facilities, general inpatient beds, and inpatient hospice units.

Our Founders have a combined 100+ years of hospice experience. We're local, based out of Arizona.: Experience
No drug formulary, we cover therapies that improve quality of life. Our caseloads are smaller than the industry average.: Quality
Our Triage RN is always on duty. We do not use an answering service. Our systems and processes have built-in redundancy.: 24/7/365

The Azorna Healthcare Promise™

Experience is at the heart of what we do and our culture is grounded in respect and empathy. It's how we deliver high quality hospice care for our patients and families.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide an environment where those whom have been entrusted in our care feel love and compassion.

VISION STATEMENT

Azorna Healthcare will provide unprecedented compassionate care to those placed within our stewardship.

CORE VALUES

Compassion, Courage, Charity, Kindness, Respect, Love, and Collaboration

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2919 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 129
Mesa, AZ 85212-2167
Tel (480) 637-4100

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