3 Understanding Hospice Equipment and Services In the third episode of Hospice Explained, the podcast explores the various aspects of hospice care equipment. This includes essential items such as hospital beds and how they can be adjusted according to patients' needs and caregivers' safety. Marie further explains the function of an oxygen concentrator and the variety of other equipment that may be needed including walkers, bedside commodes, and bath chairs. Marie mentions that some items like briefs, wipes, and skin ointment are available in small amounts for immediate care and that such loaned equipment is picked up by the delivery company once it is no longer needed. The episode concludes with the information that the next segment will focus on the Eligibility criteria for hospice service. 00:00 Introduction to Hospice Explained 00:41 Understanding the Role of Equipment in Hospice Care 01:12 The Importance of Hospital Beds in Hospice Care 03:43 The Role of Oxygen Concentrators in Hospice Care 04:21 Other Essential Equipment in Hospice Care 05:00 Supplies Provided by Hospice Services 05:54 What Happens to the Equipment After the Patient Passes 06:08 Preview of the Next Episode and Closing Remarks

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Finding a Hospice Agency

1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency,

2. choose Find provider

3. Choose Hospice

4. then add your zip code

This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

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