The Admission Process


Hospice is not a place it's a philosophy
Once we are contacted, we set up an appointment for an initial visit.  That will be at your home, apartment, assisted living center, skilled nursing facility, or wherever you call home. 
At that visit we work together to determine if you may benefit from our services and verify that you qualify under the current guidelines.  Our goal is to determine the services which may be of the most benefit to you.  We may, therefore, recommend Home Health or other services instead of hospice.  If it is determined hospice is the most beneficial for you and you would like to be admitted, the related paperwork is completed.  Documents such as General or Medical Durable Power of Attorney, Living Wills, and Medicare Cards will be useful during admission or we can assist you in obtaining these documents.  We strive/hope to get acquainted with you and your family members during this visit.
All of your medical history and medication information will be obtained from you during admission, and then your RN/Case Manager will gather information from your doctor, the hospitals and other facilities that have cared for you. We gather a complete picture because we don't want to miss anything.
Services area available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you are admitted, there are visits scheduled with all other members of your care team; your interdisciplinary team.  A Chaplain, Licensed Master in Social Work, Home Health Aide (if you need and choose those services), and possibly the Volunteer Coordinator will all need to visit you to contribute to your "Individualized Care Plan".  Needs for any equipment (such as a hospital bed, walker, or other equipment) and supplies (such as incontinent supplies) will be determined.  It's a lot for the first few days, but, we don't want to delay getting you any care you may need and work to do so as early as possible.

The Process After Admission

Now that all the admission assessments have been done by the entire interdisciplinary team, things should become a little more predictable and convenient for you.
Hospice is a 100% Covered Benefit. You pay us NOTHING for ANYTHING.
Any equipment we are furnishing will be delivered and only after that will your past suppliers of equipment be notified, so you will never be without the equipment you need.  Any medications for which we pay will be ordered as needed and delivered from our contracted pharmacy. 
I wish I could guarantee things would be easy from here, but they may not with emotional ups and downs for you and the family.  You and each member of your family may be going through the Different Stages of Grief at different times, amounts, and it may not be easy to understand that about the other family members.  We get that and it is a very important part of what we do. 
This is lot of information, but there is much more available. You will be given an Admission Packet when admitted that has answers to many of your questions.  

There's a reason we're the best.   Not too big, not too small, just right for hospice and just right for you.
By getting hospice involved as early as you qualify has many benefits.  You get to know the staff and they get to know you which provides the best care in every way for you.  
People often say "I wish I hadn't waited so long to call you".
So that when a critical time comes, you know who is caring for you, that they have a relationship with you, you know they care, and they know the most about the family dynamics, your medications, other health matters, legal statuses and wishes such as a living will.
Hospice is financially responsible for many things for which you are now paying
Hospice is responsible for payment on all medications and "biologics" related to your hospice diagnosis and comfort.  All equipment needs (DME) and supplies such as incontinent supplies, catheters, or bandages are also hospice's financial responsibility. 
We are proud to offer services regardless of gender, age, race, color, national origin, or disability.
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Serving South Central Kansas
With Offices in 
Wichita, KS 
Mother's Touch Hospice
Phone (316)  682-1232
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