This set of videos reviews how medical supplies are acquired and how to keep your home and medication management safe.
Managing Supplies and Equipment
This video explains how the hospice team orders and delivers medical supplies and equipment covered by the hospice benefit such as oxygen, hospital beds, and bathing supplies. Tips on equipment storage and disposal are also included.
Safety in the Home
The social worker highlights fall prevention by removing clutter, adding lighting, and securing rugs. For homes using oxygen, she reviews fire prevention steps like no smoking signs, avoiding sparks, and using only petroleum-free products.
Medication Safety and The Comfort Kit
The nurse discusses the importance of reviewing all medications and allergies with the hospice team and explains that medications are included in your hospice benefit. Tips are given for storage, pill planners, and safe disposal. The hospice Comfort Kit that contains medication that helps with common end-of-life symptoms is reviewed.