CCMC Hospice Plan Prompts Home Care Philosophy
Dr Frederick Van Fleteren outlines CCMC hospice concepts proposing in home based care for the terminally ill. He argues care should focus on comfort and family support rather than a fixed facility, with costs estimated around 200 000 dollars annually. The team emphasizes acceptance of death and maintaining familiar surroundings to ease end of life. Continuous staff challenges include stress and turnover and redefining success through quality of life.