Compassionate, Honest, and Exceptional Care
Our
Values
Honesty
Our philosophy embodies our commitment that every hospice patient has the right to be pain-free, and to be treated with compassion and dignity.
Exceptional Team
Our team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, therapists, aides and volunteers provide a holistic approach that sincerely addresses the physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our patients, as well as those of their families and caregivers.
Compassion
We focus on enhancing the patient's comfort and overall quality of life, and on attending to individual desires and needs.
Care
The Joint Commission standards address best practices for care within a patient's home, including end-of-life care." * St. Anthony Hospice has been accredited by the Joint Commission since 2006 and has been re-certified on August 21, 2018. St. Anthony Hospice also achieved Medicare accreditation in 2006. To report concerns on patient safety and quality of care, you may contact- The Joint Commission at 1.800.994.6610. *Excerpted from The Joint Commission website. Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 5 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, St. Anthony Hospice does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, national origin or age.
Our staff makes regular visits to your home or any other setting to provide compassionate, comprehensive, competent and consistent care.
Our Focus and Methodologies
We address the following 7 CMS Star Rating measures for Hospice Home Care:
1. Beliefs/Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
Patients or caregivers referred to St. Anthony Hospice are always asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care. We value our patients and caregivers’ spiritual and religious needs, beliefs and values, and ensure these care needs are met.
2. Treatment Preferences
Hospice asks patients or caregivers about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care. Our hospice staff discuss the treatments that patients desire and guarantee they get the best care at the end of life.
3. Pain Screening
We at St. Anthony Hospice understand that pain can interfere with patients’ daily activities and be very distressing for patients and families. Hence, all patients admitted to St. Anthony Hospice are examined for pain at the beginning of hospice care.
4. Pain Assessment
If pain is identified as a problem for a patient, St. Anthony Hospice arranges timely and thorough pain assessment. Our hospice staff collects information about the pain (location, how long it lasts, severity etc.) within one day.
5. Dyspnea Treatment
St. Anthony Hospice makes sure to get timely and effective treatment for the patients who have shortness of breath within a day of diagnosing the problem, including medication, relaxation or breathing exercises.
6. Dyspnea Screening
Since shortness of breath is common and interferes with patients’ routine, St. Anthony Hospice monitors the patients for dyspnea at the beginning of hospice care.
7. Patients Treated with an Opioid who are Given a Bowel Regimen
Our Offices
Tel: (818) 241-0082
Fax: (818) 241-0018
512 East Wilson Ave.
Suite 208
Glendale CA 91206