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VNA Hospice: About Us
Home Health
Our health care team is dedicated to the delivery of the highest level of skilled care and comfort.
What you need to know about VNA Home Health:
VNA Home Health is for patients with any acute, chronic or serious illness who require skilled nursing care in their home.
VNA services are available to all, regardless of race, age, creed or income.
Anyone (family member, patient, physician or VNA team member) can initiate a referral by calling 570-383-5180 or 1-800-936-7671.
The patient's care is directed by the patient's own physician.
VNA handles all billing and paperwork related to Medicare, Medical Assistance, Blue Cross, managed care programs, and private insurance.
Our staff is available at all times.
Inpatient Unit We are the original Visiting Nurse Association proudly serving Northeastern Pennsylvania for over 100 years.
Our VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit located at Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA is available when special needs arise. Our goal is for the patient to remain at home. However, if symptoms become difficult to manage in the home our hospice inpatient unit is always an option.
Fully staffed and family and pet-friendly, the unit offers a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and accommodations for family members who wish to spend the night. Visiting hours are unlimited, with no age restrictions.
Patients are admitted for three levels of care:
General inpatient care for patients who require admission to the IPU for pain or symptom management.
Inpatient respite care to relieve the caregiver at home.
Residential inpatient hospice care provides a residential setting for patients with a limited prognosis. The Room & Board fee is not covered by Medicare or other insurance.
About HospiceNew and interesting research* reports that "patients enrolled in hospice care lived longer on the average than similar diagnosed patients who did not choose hospice care." The research study shows that "hospice's unique philosophy of care, which addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional aspects of illness and dying, often means that patients live longer by days to months than those who with the same diagnoses do not choose hospice."
We offer the best possible clinical care with emotional and spiritual support for patients of all ages with a serious or terminal illness. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Palliative (comfort-oriented) care is provided with compassion and respect for the dignity and individuality of each life entrusted to us.
By engaging a motivated, skilled staff which uses a team approach, we offer a choice of services to fit your daily schedule. We stay linked to your Attending Physician. Our VNA Medical Directors are dedicated, experienced physicians, and are always available. They reinforce our link with your physicians by consulting with him or her as we customize your care.
Our health care team is dedicated to the delivery of the highest level of skilled care and comfort.
What you need to know about VNA Home Health:
VNA Home Health is for patients with any acute, chronic or serious illness who require skilled nursing care in their home.
VNA services are available to all, regardless of race, age, creed or income.
Anyone (family member, patient, physician or VNA team member) can initiate a referral by calling 570-383-5180 or 1-800-936-7671.
The patient's care is directed by the patient's own physician.
VNA handles all billing and paperwork related to Medicare, Medical Assistance, Blue Cross, managed care programs, and private insurance.
Our staff is available at all times.
Inpatient Unit We are the original Visiting Nurse Association proudly serving Northeastern Pennsylvania for over 100 years.
Our VNA Hospice Inpatient Unit located at Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA is available when special needs arise. Our goal is for the patient to remain at home. However, if symptoms become difficult to manage in the home our hospice inpatient unit is always an option.
Fully staffed and family and pet-friendly, the unit offers a full kitchen, laundry facilities, and accommodations for family members who wish to spend the night. Visiting hours are unlimited, with no age restrictions.
Patients are admitted for three levels of care:
General inpatient care for patients who require admission to the IPU for pain or symptom management.
Inpatient respite care to relieve the caregiver at home.
Residential inpatient hospice care provides a residential setting for patients with a limited prognosis. The Room & Board fee is not covered by Medicare or other insurance.
About HospiceNew and interesting research* reports that "patients enrolled in hospice care lived longer on the average than similar diagnosed patients who did not choose hospice care." The research study shows that "hospice's unique philosophy of care, which addresses physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and emotional aspects of illness and dying, often means that patients live longer by days to months than those who with the same diagnoses do not choose hospice."
We offer the best possible clinical care with emotional and spiritual support for patients of all ages with a serious or terminal illness. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Palliative (comfort-oriented) care is provided with compassion and respect for the dignity and individuality of each life entrusted to us.
By engaging a motivated, skilled staff which uses a team approach, we offer a choice of services to fit your daily schedule. We stay linked to your Attending Physician. Our VNA Medical Directors are dedicated, experienced physicians, and are always available. They reinforce our link with your physicians by consulting with him or her as we customize your care.
VNA Hospice: Our Goal
Our VNA Goal: Give comfort to you and peace of mind to your family. At VNA our patients and families come first!
*September 2004, "Journal of Pain and Symptom Management" (Pyenson, FSA, MAA; Connor, Ph.D; Fitch, RN, MA; Kinzbrunner, MD)
570-383-5180 1-800-936-7671
JCAHO Medicare Certified
Our interdisciplinary team of health care professionals and volunteers provide a planned program of care and support for our patients and their families.
Pain Management and Symptom Management
Skilled nursing care. (Many of our RNs and LPNs are nationally-certified hospice and palliative nurses.)
Certified Nurse Aides
Medications related to the hospice diagnosis are provided and paid for by VNA Hospice
Counseling and education
Clinical social workers
Dedicated volunteers
Pastoral Care and spiritual counseling
Certified nutritionist
Home medical equipment and supplies
Physical, occupational, speech, and other support therapies.
Short-term inpatient support
24-hour on-call availability (A VNA staff member will always answer the phone.)
Bereavement follow-up for family members and caregivers
Care is provided wherever you are: your home, the home of a family member, nursing homes, personal care homes and our Inpatient Unit at CMC, Scranton PA.
VNA Hospice is for patients with any life-limiting illness who would benefit from supportive rather than curative treatment.
VNA Hospice services are available to all regardless of race, age, creed or income level.
The patient's care is directed by the patient's own physician.
VNA Hospice handles all billing and paperwork related to Medicare, Medical Assistance, Blue Cross, managed care programs and private insurances.
Hospice professionals are skilled at working with seriously ill patients; we understand your fears and can answer your questions.
Anyone - family member, patient, physician, VNA Hospice Team member - can initiate a referral by calling 383-5180 or 800-936-7671.
*September 2004, "Journal of Pain and Symptom Management" (Pyenson, FSA, MAA; Connor, Ph.D; Fitch, RN, MA; Kinzbrunner, MD)
570-383-5180 1-800-936-7671
JCAHO Medicare Certified
Our interdisciplinary team of health care professionals and volunteers provide a planned program of care and support for our patients and their families.
Pain Management and Symptom Management
Skilled nursing care. (Many of our RNs and LPNs are nationally-certified hospice and palliative nurses.)
Certified Nurse Aides
Medications related to the hospice diagnosis are provided and paid for by VNA Hospice
Counseling and education
Clinical social workers
Dedicated volunteers
Pastoral Care and spiritual counseling
Certified nutritionist
Home medical equipment and supplies
Physical, occupational, speech, and other support therapies.
Short-term inpatient support
24-hour on-call availability (A VNA staff member will always answer the phone.)
Bereavement follow-up for family members and caregivers
Care is provided wherever you are: your home, the home of a family member, nursing homes, personal care homes and our Inpatient Unit at CMC, Scranton PA.
VNA Hospice is for patients with any life-limiting illness who would benefit from supportive rather than curative treatment.
VNA Hospice services are available to all regardless of race, age, creed or income level.
The patient's care is directed by the patient's own physician.
VNA Hospice handles all billing and paperwork related to Medicare, Medical Assistance, Blue Cross, managed care programs and private insurances.
Hospice professionals are skilled at working with seriously ill patients; we understand your fears and can answer your questions.
Anyone - family member, patient, physician, VNA Hospice Team member - can initiate a referral by calling 383-5180 or 800-936-7671.
VNA Hospice: Who Is Eligble
Who is eligible for VNA Hospice?
The patient with any end stage illness, such as, but not limited to: cardiac disease, cancer, respiratory disease, Alzheimer's, and ALS.
The patient with a prognosis of six months or less.
The patient whose quality of life would benefit from the expertise of palliative care professionals.
For FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and more information about hospice care, please refer to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization site www.caringinfo.org .
VNA Hospice is a member of NHPCO, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association and the Pennsylvania Hospice Network.
The patient with any end stage illness, such as, but not limited to: cardiac disease, cancer, respiratory disease, Alzheimer's, and ALS.
The patient with a prognosis of six months or less.
The patient whose quality of life would benefit from the expertise of palliative care professionals.
For FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) and more information about hospice care, please refer to the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization site www.caringinfo.org .
VNA Hospice is a member of NHPCO, the Pennsylvania Homecare Association and the Pennsylvania Hospice Network.
Learn More About VNA Hospice
VNA Hospice: Contact Us
ContactMain Office:
VNA Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County
301 Delaware Avenue
Olyphant, PA 18447
Phone: 570-383-5180
Toll free: 1-800-936-7671
email: VNAHospice@vnahospice.org
Providing home care in your place of residence and in our VNA Inpatient Unit at:
Community Medical Center
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton, PA 570-969-7111
VNA Hospice and Home Health of Lackawanna County
301 Delaware Avenue
Olyphant, PA 18447
Phone: 570-383-5180
Toll free: 1-800-936-7671
email: VNAHospice@vnahospice.org
Providing home care in your place of residence and in our VNA Inpatient Unit at:
Community Medical Center
1800 Mulberry Street
Scranton, PA 570-969-7111
