VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit provides compassionate hospice care tailored to patients with advanced illness in Broward County. As a leading hospice provider, VITAS delivers specialized end-of-life care within an inpatient setting at Broward Health North, ensuring comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients and their families. Their interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers collaborates to create personalized care plans that address medical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The inpatient unit offers a home-like environment for patients requiring symptom management beyond what can be provided at home. VITAS also provides grief and bereavement support for loved ones to navigate the challenges of loss. Their commitment to patient-centered care is reinforced by decades of experience in hospice services and a dedication to innovation in end-of-life care.

Key Services:
– 24/7 inpatient hospice care for symptom management
– Pain and comfort management by specialized medical teams
– Emotional and spiritual support for patients and families
– Coordination of care with families and healthcare providers
– Bereavement counseling and grief support services
– Assistance with advanced care planning and end-of-life decisions
– Multidisciplinary team approach with nurses, doctors, chaplains, and social workers
– Home transition planning for patients once symptoms are stabilized