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Palliative Care

Palliative Main Phone
Palliative Main Fax
(951) 389-8067
With a focus on prevention, management, and education, High Care’s Palliative model and individualized approach to managing the medical, social, and behavioral needs of our patients has resulted in clinical outcomes that improve the health of our patients, their families, and our communities
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Our Care

Structured Care

High Care is dedicated to delivering high-quality palliative care that prioritizes the diverse needs of patients and their families. The structure and processes of our interdisciplinary team ensure comprehensive, patient centered care. 

Physical Aspects of Care

High Care recognizes the importance of relieving suffering and improving the quality of life ​for patients with serious illness through safe and timely reduction of physical symptoms and ​functional impairment. 

Psychological Aspects of Care

High Care is committed to providing comprehensive mental health support to our patients through coordination within our experienced interdisciplinary team and community resources.​

Social Aspects of Care

High Care prioritizes the importance of addressing social factors that impact patient quality of life and wellbeing through coordination within our experienced interdisciplinary team and community resources.​

Spiritual Aspects of Care​

High Care’s interdisciplinary team acknowledges and respects the spiritual beliefs and practices of our patients and families; helping us align care with the preferences and traditions of those being cared for. ​

Cultural Aspects of Care

High Care is committed to delivering patient-centered care that respects the cultural beliefs, values, traditions and languages of each patient and family ensuring sensitivity and awareness in our care practices.​

Care of Imminently Dying​

High Care’s interdisciplinary team has the training and expertise to address the unique needs of patients and families during the end-of-life phase.​

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Care​

High Care’s policies emphasize an adherence to professional codes of ethics that underpin the provision of palliative care within our organization.​

Our Services

Initial Palliative Assessment

Initial Palliative Assessment conducted by an NP or MD in the patients home including head to toe exam, collection of personal medical history, medication reconciliation, environmental safety risk assessment, depression screening and patient education regarding pain and disease management. 

Advanced Care Planning

Ongoing and documented discussions with the patient, family, or other legally recognized decision-maker. Counseling addresses advance directives and POLST forms and help in family conflict resolution over issues surrounding the patient’s decisions

Plan of care

High Care will develop a plan of care individualized to the patient’s needs and goals. The Plan of Care will address the medical, behavioral, and environmental components of a patient’s health. Including pain and symptom management, chronic disease management, medications, and patient specific interventions and goals​

In-Home Nursing Visits

Patients will receive scheduled in-home nursing visits while on Palliative Care. Visits will include checking vital signs, disease specific nursing interventions, documentation of progress toward Plan of Care goals, symptom management and patient education. 

Case Management & Coordination

Patients have a dedicated Nurse Case Manager to help navigate their disease process and coordinate appropriate services.  Nurse Case Manager ensures the continuous assessment of patient's needs and adherence to plan of care. 

Medical Social Services​

Patients will receive a psychosocial assessment completed by a Medical Social Worker following the Initial Palliative Assessment. Social Worker will help connect patients with appropriate behavioral and community resources, assess environmental safety, assist with caregiver support services applications, and support in advanced care planning​

Spiritual Care Services​

Patients will receive spiritual care by a Spiritual Care Counselor following the Initial Palliative Assessment. Our Spiritual Care Counselor discusses spiritual, religious and existential aspects of coping with the disease process. ​

24/7 Access to Nurse Triage​

Patients have access to the Palliative nurse triage line 24 hours a day, 7 days week. Nurse triage can assess patients telephonically, send nurses for in-home visits, and/or consult an on-call physician​

Get in Touch

Contact us by phone to see if you or your loved one qualifies for one of our programs.

Hospice care near Coachella Valley
(951) 389-8067

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