Project Description
Brisas Paliativo (Brisas Palliative) provides specialized at home health care services for patients with chronic diseases. Our focus is to offer continuity in the treatment process, as well as physical, psychosocial and spiritual support. The main objective is to improve the quality of life of both the patient and his family. This service is meant for patients with chronic illnesses who leave the hospital, but still do not qualify for hospice.
It has been shown that patients receiving palliative care in the home improve their quality of life and reduce readmissions, which consequently reduces the costs of medical care. Clinical studies have shown the positive impact of this type of care in patients with chronic diseases
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THESE BENEFITS?
The patient is eligible for palliative care when:
A doctor (if they have one) and the medical director of hospice care certify that the patient is terminally ill and that he/she probably has less than six months to live.
The patient signs an agreement choosing hospice care instead of the ordinary benefits for his terminal illness.
Get in touch
787.270.4838
info@brisashealth.com
5 Calle Luis Muñoz Rivera
Vega Alta, PR 00692
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SERVICES COVERED
Medical Services
Are offered with a minimum frequency of 1 visit per month and whenever necessary, according to how critical the patient’s condition is. Services include management of vitals, symptoms and pain relief so that the patient can experience a better quality of life.
Nurse Services
To evaluate and asses current vitals and symptoms, and monitors them with a minimum frequency of 1 visit per week, up to 2 to 3 weekly visits, according to the patient’s condition and needs.
Social Services
Assesses psychosocial needs that affect or prevent establishing the patient care protocol, and then offers the necessary support and resources. Minimum visits – 1 per month or according to the needs of the patient/caregiver.
Chaplain Services
Evaluates the spiritual needs of the patient and/or caregiver that affect the acceptance process of the patient’s health condition, in order to offer the necessary support. Minimum visits – 1 per month or according to the needs of the patient/caregiver.
SUPPORT SERVICES, ACCORDING TO NEED
Assitant
Offered as a support resource to the caregiver for help with patient’s hygiene/bath. It is offered from 2 to 5 visits per week or as needed.
Housekeeper
Available as a support resource to the caregiver to help with chores and patient care such as, bathroom assistance, cleaning the patient’s room, washing clothes, preparing meals for the patient, amongst others, according to need.
Speech Therapy and Physical Therapy
Are offered when ordered by the doctor, for dealing with pain relief or other symptoms related to the terminal illness.
Nutritionist
By medical order according to the patient’s need.
DURABLE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
The durable medical equipment within the scope of coverage must be ordered by the physician and in accordance to the patient’s needs to relieve and manage his condition. Delivery will be prioritized according to the date it was ordered.
Position bed
Oxygen tank
Oxygen concentrator
Crane
Suction machine
Respiratory therapy machine
Others
MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Medical supplies will be available for weekly delivery according to the patient’s need. Some of the medical supplies that are covered are:
Gloves
Gauze
Foley Catheter
Disposable Diapers
Under Pads
Doctor’s Tape
Nutritional Supplements
Others
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
100% of caretakers were satisfied with our hospice service.
(National average in the US and PR is 84.6%)
100% of caretakers will recommend our hospice service to others.
(National average in the US and PR is 96.1%)
*Data collected in unaided surveys administered by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services