Hospice Services
"Caring, Professional, Efficient Staff Making the Difference Since 1977!"
500 West Main Street
Mitchell, IN 47446
(812) 849-4447 or 1-800-827-2219
Home Health Fax: (812) 849-3068, Hospice Fax: (812) 849-0547
Home Health Care & Hospice Services
Strategic Development and Consulting Services
- Nursing
Annette Gilliland, RN
Team Leader
Linda Fisher, RN
Team Leader
Becky Johnson, RN, BSN
Clinical Services Supervisor
Geriatric Care
The Home Health/Hospice nurses understand the physical, emotional,
and social changes that occur with aging. They help the elderly plan
care that promotes independence and quality of life in the home setting.
Diabetic Management
Nurses provide current information about diabetes care and assist the
physician in implementing the most up-to-date interventions used in
combating diabetic complications.
Cancer Care
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses answer cancer clients' specific
questions about the the disease process, treatment, nutrition, and pain
control while providing experienced care and support.
Post-Hospital Recovery
Hospital stays are shortened when home health nurses perform dressing
changes, remove stitches or staples, instruct on post-operative self-care,
or do other treatment and therapies in the home.
Wound Care
Our wound care program offers current wound care technology including
photographic documentation, evaluation of the wound's underlying
causes, response to treatment and clinical pathways that involve and
instruct clients in self-care techniques. Our nurses have also received
training on the V.A.C., a state of the art wound care procedure.
Enteral/Parental Therapy
Nutrition, fluid replacement, antibiotic therapy, and pain management
administered at home.
Client Evaluation and Management
Clients whose health and safety are in jeopardy due to multiple medical
or complex care needs utilize skilled nursing services to evaluate and
manage their care to promote maximum recovery and safety.
Palliative Care
This home health program emphasizes pain and symptom control for
those facing life-limiting illnesses. Clients may be pursuing curative
treatment, have an extended prognosis, or otherwise be inappropriate
for Hospice services. This program is oversaw by the Hospice IDT and
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Nurses are available for consult.