Rocky Mountain Hospice in the News
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Butte couple celebrates Valentine’s Day after 41 years
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Local hospice brings pet companions for patients
Millie Hackney is a dog person.
Throughout her 91 years, she doesn't really remember not having a canine by her side. And she's had all kinds: Golden retrievers, a poodle, mixed breeds and a beloved yellow Lab named Sandee.
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Hospice provides comfort, support for Helena family
At least once a week, Rocky Mountain Hospice nurse Teresa Monson visits patient Carol Davidson in her home.
This is Carol's second time battling a rare form of breast cancer, but she is facing it with the same positive attitude.
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Hospice patient finds comfort in four-legged friend
For the past several months, Rocky Mountain Hospice has been offering a new kind of service to their patients.
Through the new pet companionship program, patients receive a one hour visit every week from Ginnie the dog and her owner Tanya Vaught.
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MISSION
The mission of Rocky Mountain Hospice is to provide access to high-quality, comprehensive, compassionate care for persons at the close of life.
VISION
The vision of Rocky Mountain Hospice is to be the hospice provider of choice through mission-driven decision making with an obsessive dedication to quality and service.
GOAL
The primary goal of Rocky Mountain Hospice is to improve the quality of life when the quantity of life is limited. This is achieved by providing palliative care and support services designed to meet the patient and family’s physical, psychological, and spiritual needs. Hospice care is provided by an interdisciplinary team utilizing a “holistic” approach to the care delivered to patients either in their own home or in a health care center.
VALUE
Rocky Mountain Hospice is committed to providing the highest quality of hospice care possible in a cost effective and fiscally responsible manner. Rocky Mountain Hospice will be guided by the principles of RESPONSIVE CARE, TEAMWORK, LEADERSHIP, and STEWARDSHIP. Care to the patient and caregivers will enable those served to experience death with grace and dignity. The Governing Board, staff, and volunteers will work together to:
- Provide quality, compassionate hospice care and support
- Educate the community about the benefits of hospice
- Promote openness, trust, competence, and innovation
- Wisely manage resources to allow for the best possible patient care
