Hospice does not take a narrow view of complexities of the
needs of patients with an irreversible illness and their families. While
the control of physical pain and other physical symptoms is the central
and primary concern for caregivers, it is not the only priority. The patient
with an irreversible illness suffers from an array of emotional, spiritual,
social and financial problems. The rationale for Hospice caregiving is
that it is impossible for any one discipline to provide the range of services
required. Through the team approach, Hospice helps patients and families
attain optimum quality of life.
| 1974
|
First
Home Care Patient |
| 1979
|
Founded
teaching affiliate, the Connecticut Hospice Institute (Renamed the
John D. Thompson Hospice Institute in 1993) |
| 1980
|
Licensed
as a hospital, special hospice |
| 1980
|
Designated
statewide referral center for inpatient care |
| 1985
|
Only hospice
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
|
| 1986
|
Medical
oncology fellowship rotations offered in conjunction with Yale University
School of Medicine. |
| 1988
|
Opened
first "Cottage" as a residence and treatment center for homeless
patients |
| 1996
|
Introduction
of web site and Hospice "Care Phone" |
| 1997
|
Authored
legislation on Physician Assisted Living and guest edited Connecticut
Medicine magazine devoted to subject. |
| 1997
|
Author
of "Hospice and Palliative Care" in Cancer Therapeutics |
| 1997
|
World
Class Textbook: Reichel's Care of the Elderly: Clinical Aspects
of Aging - "Management of the Dying Patient." |
| 1998
|
Accredited
with Commendation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare
Organizations (JCAHO) |
| 1999
|
CBS News
60 Minutes news coverage re: Physician Assisted Living |
| 1999
(Feb.) |
United
States Postal Stamp issued commemorating 25th year of hospice care. |
| Backus Hospital Norwich |
Johnson Memorial Hospital Stafford Springs
|
Stamford |
| Bradley Memorial Hospital Southington |
Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Manchester
|
St. Mary's Hospital Waterbury |
| Bridgeport Hospital Bridgeport |
Manchester Memorial Hospital Manchester
|
St. Raphael's Hospital New Haven |
| Bristol Hospital Bristol |
Masonic Hospital Wallingford |
St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport
|
| CT Children's Medical Center Hartford
|
Middlesex Hospital Middletown |
Sharon Hospital Sharon |
| Danbury Hospital Danbury |
Milford Hospital Milford |
Stamford Hospital Stamford |
| Day Kimball Hospital Putnam |
New Britian General Hospital New Britian
|
Mid-State Medical Center Meriden |
| John Dempsey Hospital (UCONN) Farmington
|
New Milford Hospital New Milford |
VA CT Health Care System West Haven |
| Greenwich Hospital Greenwich |
Norwalk Hospital Norwalk |
VA CT Health Care System Newington |
| Griffin Hospital Derby |
Rockville General Hospital Rockville |
Waterbury Hospital Waterbury |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford |
St. Francis Hospital Hartford |
Windham Hospital Willimantic |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Torrington
|
St. Joseph Medical Center |
Yale New Haven Hospital New Haven |
