Autumn Hospice Mission Statement

Autumn Hospice’s mission is to provide compassionate, holistic end-of-life care, centered on a personal approach, connectedness, dignity, and clinical excellence.  Focus of care is directed toward patient goals for the remainder of life and is adjusted and refocused as the condition of the patient changes.

Nurses, social workers, home health aides, volunteers, bereavement counselors, chaplains, hospice physicians and management of Autumn Hospice provide a dynamic, holistic interdisciplinary team to serve the patient, family, caregiver and significant other which is recognized as the unit of care.”

The Autumn Hospice team will continuously strive to meet and exceed the unique and very individualized spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of the “patient/unit of care” during the dying process, continuing through the bereavement (thirteen months) period that follows the death of the patient.

Vision:

• We believe that everyone’s journey deserves utmost respect, empathy, and support. Our personal approach lies at the heart of everything we do.
• We strive to build strong, trusting relationships with our patients and their families; whomever they deem is their “family”; acknowledging their unique  needs, wishes and values.
• By truly understanding their stories, hopes and fears, we aim to create an environment that promotes comfort, peace, and emotional well-being.
• We believe Connectedness is a cornerstone of our mission.
• We foster a sense of belonging and community, ensuring that patients and their loved ones feel supported throughout this challenging time.
• We actively engage with families, offering guidance, resources, and a compassionate presence to help them navigate the complexities of end-of-life care.
• By fostering open communication and creating a supportive network, we aim to alleviate feelings of isolation and promote an atmosphere of shared understanding and solace.