Eligibility & Admissions Criteria

For Admission, please meet all requirements below:

Primary Care Physician and Patient

The patient's doctor (Primary Care Physician), the patient and the family decide to seek out
palliative/comfort care.
The patient's Doctor and the Hospice of Hilo Medical Director certify a terminal diagnosis of six months if the disease runs its natural course.
The patient's Doctor agrees to work with the Hospice of Hilo Interdisciplinary Team.

Patient and Family

The patient identifies a responsible relative, friend, privately hired caregiver or caregiver support system to assist the patient in coordinating his/her care as needed. This person or persons will provide or coordinate the patient's 24-hour care.
The patient and the family/caregiver will provide all the necessary information to ensure the patient's proper care.
The patient under the age of 18 has a parent or legal guardian who will sign the "Hospice of Hilo Informed Consent Form."
The patient's home or care facility is reasonably clean and safe, free of environmental hazards, and free from verbally or physically abusive behavior.
The patient lives in the Hospice of Hilo service area of East Hawai'i from Laupahoehoe to South Point.