Hospice CareTeam Mission Statement

Hospice CareTeam provides dedicated service to individuals in East Texas communities who are in the advanced stage of a terminal illness, as well as providing support to their family members and friends.

Our mission is to promote quality of life and independence for our clients.  Hospice CareTeam will help to achieve this by offering sound advice, compassion, and symptom management and emotional and spiritual support through one of life's most difficult times.

Vision

Hospice is a service based on a compassionate philosophy which recognizes the need to treat each person with dignity, respect and love, regardless of their cultural or religious background, as they prepare for death and loss.  It is in good faith that the approach is with freedom and confidence.

Staff Commitment

Hospice CareTeam focuses on creating a welcome, relaxed personal atmosphere when caring for the terminally ill, their family and caregivers.  Providing quality care at a physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and social level which respects the needs and wishes of each individual.  Supporting families and friends emotionally, psychologically and spiritually from referral through bereavement in an attentive and non-intrusive way.  Working collaboratively as a team which care for its members, values each ones' contribution and engages in ongoing education, reflection and unity.  Providing education to others and influencing the practice and standards of palliative and hospice care to people who are terminally ill.

Hospice CareTeam Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who is Eligible?
2. What is your service area?
3. When can a person be admitted to hospice service?
4. Who are you Affiliated with?
5. What certification do you hold?
6. What type of payment source do you accept?

Who is Eligible?
Traditionally, hospice is appropriate for individuals facing a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of six months or less, if the disease follows its normal course. Hospice services are available for patients of any age when it has been determined that curative care is no longer an option and the objective becomes an issue of pain management and quality of life. Typical diagnoses include cancer, AIDS, pulmonary and heart disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's, end state renal disieas, end stage liver disease and ALS, but virtually any life-limiting illness provides eligibility for hospice care.

What is your service area?
Right now we are serving the following counties: Camp, Cass, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Morris, Panola, Rusk, Smith, Upshur and Wood.

When can a person be admitted to hospice service?
We operate seven (7) days a week. You may inquire abour our services seven (7) days a week. Our staff is prepared and can do in-person consultation when and if necessary.

Who are you Affiliated with?
TAHC

What certification do you hold?
We are CHAP certified and recognized by the state of Texas.

What type of payment source do you accept?
We accept Medicare and Private pay.