VITAS Inpatient Hospice Unit at Palmetto General Hospital

2001 W 68th St.

7 South

Hialeah, FL 33016

Inpatient Hospice Center

In the VITAS inpatient hospice unit at Palmetto General Hospital, we take an individualized approach to every patient we care for. Our goal is to support our patients and their loved ones through a difficult time.

Occasionally, hospice patients may require care beyond what their primary caregivers can comfortably provide at home. At the VITAS inpatient hospice unit at Palmetto General Hospital, our specialized team provides the necessary level of care to stabilize symptoms so patients can return to the familiarity of their own homes and routines as quickly as possible.

A VITAS nurse uses a stethoscope to check a patient's heart

Inpatient Unit Features

  • 6 shared rooms
  • Flat-screen TVs in rooms
  • Shared family room
  • Outdoor area

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Meet the VITAS Inpatient Team

Our group of specially trained healthcare professionals who ensure that a patient's last few months,weeks or days are lived in comfort and dignity.

A VITAS IPU team manager

Team Manager

The team manager oversees all patient care in the inpatient hospice unit.

Physician

The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.

A VITAS physician
A VITAS hospice nurse

Hospice Nurse

The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.

Social Worker

The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.

A VITAS social worker
A VITAS chaplain

Chaplain

The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.

Bereavement Specialist

The bereavement specialist provides grief and loss support to the patient's loved ones.

A VITAS bereavement specialist
A VITAS volunteer

Volunteer

The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.

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