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From the left: Cindy Clark, a case manager at Weinberg
Campus Garden House visits with Mary, a resident, and
Hospice Buffalo nurse, Audrey Parzio, RN.

views the facility as the
resident’s home and our focus
is, ‘How can we safely maintain
them in their home?’”
Nickason also advised that
the hospice must have a
documented plan of care,
which is clearly communicated
with the facility. “In addition,

the level of support and plan
of care must consider the
safety and evacuation plan for
the resident,” notes Marien.
“Residents can stay in the
facility as long as all their care
needs are being met - there is
no limitation for end-of-life
length of stay in an ALF.”

A Lot of Benefits in the
Partnership
DePaula emphasized that
the one-on-one teaching
and close collaboration with
hospice staff not only benefits
her ALF staff, but also the
residents and families. “If
a resident needs personal
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