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| The Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Hospice Care Program Matthew 25:36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Training Volunteers To MeetThe Hospice Needs Of Our Congregations The Hospice Care Program When the doctors have done all that they can, The Hospice Care Program is there to bring anointed church volunteers together with Hospice Agencies to work as a team to meet the special needs of those members of our congregations. What is Hospice? Hospice is a way of caring for those whom the doctors have said has a terminal illness and has been given less than six months to live. This type of care is called palliative care which focuses on treating the patient’s physical and emotional pain as opposed to medical cures. The goal of the hospice is to provide an improved quality of life. Volunteer Training: Medicare designates that 5% of hospice care must be done by volunteers. This unique opportunity in bringing the spiritual care team and the medical care team together is awesome. The separation between medicine and spirituality in our modern technologically advanced society creates a divide that decreases the level of needed care for patients/members. But, it is at the end of life when medical cures are no longer available that the Hospice Concept allows the team to come together in a special way. It is then through the volunteer program that anointed, spiritually equipped church members can be trained and prepared to meet the needs of those that have been given a terminal diagnosis by their doctor. What are the Hospice benefits? All prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs and equipment related to the patient’s illness. A registered nurse that is skilled in assessing and managing pain. Trains caregivers and provides hands on care. Supervises the entire plan of care. Certified Home Health Aides provide personal care such as bathing, dental, mouth care, shampooing, shaving, and nail care. Homemakers may be available for light housekeeping or meal preparation. Social Worker provides advice and counseling to the patient and all family members during the crisis period. Chaplain services Bereavement and After Care Physical, Occupational, Dietary and Speech Therapy Frequently asked Questions Why should someone choose Hospice? Hospice services are specifically designed to meet those special needs. In 1982 the federal government established a Medicare Hospice Benefit that provides these enhanced benefits which increases the level of care for those with a terminal diagnosis. Who Pays? Hospice Services are covered by Medicare Part A, Medicaid and most insurances. Can volunteers serve other hospice patients? Yes. A volunteer can only serve members of his/her congregation or may want to be available for other hospice patients as they desire. Who is eligible to receive Hospice services? Anyone who has been given less than 6 months to live by their doctor. The Church and Hospice Care Who can be a better volunteer for a church member during this time of need than an another church member who is spiritually equipped. The period between the doctor’s terminal diagnosis and God’s call to glory is where the church can take its rightful place in care. Bringing the church and hospice together gives the member a level of holistic care and support that meets the standard of excellence that God desires. Jesus is life. What is a Volunteer? A volunteer provides anointed prayer, companionship, support to the patient and family. Provides needed non-medical services, errands, letter writing, respite time for the family. Provides support at the time of death and during bereavement. |
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Bishop Paul S. Morton International Presiding Bishop Bishop Arthur House BIshop of International Home Missions Elder Christopher Sylvain Director - Full Gospel Health Ministries |
| Beloved, I wish above all things that thouest mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers 3 John 1:2 |
In Pursuit of The Glory The full gospel baptist church fellowship health ministry |
The Full Gospel Hospice Care
Program Procedure
Each District Health Coordinator will:
(usually at a district church) certifying members to volunteer.
Program Procedure
Each District Health Coordinator will:
- Contact a Hospice Agency to set up Volunteer Training.
(usually at a district church) certifying members to volunteer.
- They also should agree that this program is for Full Gospel Members
helping other members. It is the choice of the volunteer if they decide
to help other patients outside of Full Gospel.
- The District Health Coordinator will then communicate with each
church to arrange the training. The training will be for health ministry
members, clergy and other volunteers that have a passion and gift. - Once trained, the Hospice Agency will make assignments to specific
patients, but should report activity to District Health Coordinator. - The District Health Coordinator can report then to the Full Gospel
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| What is Hospice??? |
| Hospice Care Program Training Rollout November 14th in Louisiana |
| Hospice Trainings in New Orleans at Pilgrim Baptist Church (left) and in Shreveport at Praise Temple Baptist Chuch (above). |