"In Touch" Hospice

   The concept of Hospice shows a concern for the total family, and this
   is what makes Hospice care different from traditional forms of health
   care.  Ideally, the patient will be cared for at home by the family as
   long as possible.  The Hospice team, with the support of the patient's
   physician, can help the dying patient and the family confront their
   problems, adjust to them, and concentrate on achieving quality in the
   dying person's remaining lifetime.

   "In Touch" Hospice Care is a non-profit community service provided by
   Somerset Hospital free of charge under the direction of the patient's
   physician.  The purpose of the service is to bring comfort into the home
   at this most distressing time.

   WHAT SERVICES DOES HOSPICE PROVIDE?
   Health care and emotional support for the patient and family.

  This includes:
    4Regular visits by nurses trained in the Hospice concept.
    4Consultations and cooperation with the patient's physician to
        provide pain and symptom control.
    4Visitation by a social worker to assist with meeting the patient's   
       social and emotional needs.
    4Availability of inpatient care should the patient's condition
        warrant such.
     4Volunteers who have become meaningful friends willing to listen,
      share, and help ease the problems of a terminal illness.

   Consulting services in specialized fields:
   These include:
    4Spiritual
      4Financial
      4Grief Counseling

   Bereavement Services
   The Hospice concept maintains the belief that its care does not end
   with the death of a patient.  Therefore, contact with the family during
   the bereavement period is continued.

   WHO IS SERVED?
   Patients that are considered terminally ill and live in Somerset County.
   Patients should like with family or friends who can provide basic care.
   Patients must have a primary care physician

   ANYONE CAN MAKE A REFERRAL TOT EH PROGRAM BY CALLING
   SOMERSET HOSPITAL 'S "IN TOUCH" PROGRAM AT 814-443-5047. 

   THE HOSPICE NURSES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY,
   7 DAYS A WEEK.