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Canon Hospice "Making Every Moment Meaningful"
MISSION
We are dedicated in helping patients and families accept terminal illness positively and resourcefully, to preserve their dignity, and to endure the challenges that are accompanied at this critical time of life. We are always mindful of the great privilege we are granted through our hospice ministry to express compassion, respect, sensitivity, hope and love. Care is provided by a team of highly skilled professionals. Our goal is to allow our patients to live each day to the fullest and enjoy their time with family and friends. We are committed in meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and their families.
Canon Hospice serves a 150 mile radius from
Baton Rouge, Northshore, Greater New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
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SERVICES
ELIGIBILITY
A hospice patient must have a physician verified terminal illness with a prognosis six months or less. The patient must no longer be receiving curative treatments. We receive referrals from physicians, social workers, case managers, clergy and family members. An order from your physician for hospice cervices is necessary. Medicare, Medicare HMO's, Medicaid and most private insurance companies cover hospice.
SERVICES
Inpatient, Home Based, Residential Care
All patients receive:
-Medical supplies and equipment for pain relief and symptoms related to terminal diagnosis.
-Social worker visits for counseling and psychosocial support
-Individual and group bereavement support for families
-Spiritual support for patient and family
-Private consultation at home or hospital
Home Based patient Services:
Registered Nurse visits , 24 hour emergency nurse visits, certified nursing assistant visits to assist personal care needs; instruction and education in patient care for the caregiver. Home based services can also be provided in the nursing home environment.
Inpatient Services:
24 Hour Nursing Care; Home-like environment; Patients are permitted to receive visits at any hour (including children and pets).
Residential Care (Private pay basis):
Residential patient care is for patients who meet the basic criteria for home hospice care, but choose to have 24 hour care. Residential care is not covered by Medicare or Medicaid. The payment for these services will be the responsibility of the patient and the family. A payment contract must be signed before admission. The responsible party will be billed on the first of each month . Payments will be due within 10 days after receiving the bill.
If you have questions regarding these services please contact us, we will make sure that your loved ones get all the care and comfort they need in this delicate stage of life.
New Orleans: (504) 818-2723
Baton Rouge: (225) 926-1404
Mandeville: (985) 626-3051
Gulfport: (228) 575-6251
BEREAVEMENT SERVICES
As part of our mission to provide support and comfort during this difficult time, we also offer bereavement services to family members before, during, and after the patient's death. We respect and honor the feelings associated with losing a loved one and are there to listen, encourage, or simply be there for families who need support. There are no fees for bereavement services and they are offered for at least 13 months after the patient's death.
Services Offered:
Counseling - Talking with a professional about the feelings of grief and loss you are experiencing is an important path to eventual healing. Individual and family counseling sessions are offered to help you through this difficult time.
Support Group - Grief can be very lonely and you may feel like you are by yourself with your feelings and loss and separation. Spending time with others who have experienced loss can be very comforting to those who feel alone. Our support groups meet at 4:30 on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at our Elmwood location.
Regular Phone and Mail Contact - The first year after the death is the hardest for bereaved persons to get through. Canon Hospice is there with regular phone and mail contact to support you through this difficult time. We mail educational information about grief along with supportive cards and letters. We also call periodically throughout the year to provide encouragement and give you an opportunity to express your feelings.
Memorial Services - Periodically, Canon Hospice holds a "Celebration of Life" for our patients who have died. It is our opportunity to honor your loved one and express gratitude for allowing us into your lives.
Camp Swan - Canon Hospice sponsors a camp for children age 7-12 who are experiencing grief. It lasts an entire weekend and involves play, artistic expression, and opportunities for kids to talk about feelings. The camp is held three times a year.
Referrals - We maintain bereavment resources and services in the area for those who may be experiencing more complicated grief. We also provide bibliographies and web sites for those who are interested in reading more information about grief and bereavement.
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EVENTS
Camp Swan: New Orleans 2009
November 20th, 21st, 22nd
at Bayou Segnette State Park
for additional information call Sue May
(504) 818-2723 ext.3012
Canon Hospice Open House
December 11th
9am-5pm
Refreshments
1221 S. Clearview Pkwy, 4th Floor
Canon Hospice Christmas Party
December 12th
7-10pm
Steamboat Natchez
Canon Hospice Bereavement Group
Tuesdays
4:30 - 6:00 pm
at Canon Hospice
(first and third Tuesday of every month)
Canon Hospice and the Akula Foundation are now sponsoring 3 radio shows. On Saturdays at 1- 2pm tune into WIST 690 AM New Orleans; 7:30-8:00am also on Saturday tune into 1150AM WJBO in Baton Rouge and on the 3rd Wednesday of each month tune into 1140AM WTNI in Gulfport/Biloxi from 1-2pm.
We at Canon Hospice want the people of New Orleans to know that we are committed to being a part of the efforts to rebuild New Orleans.
We have already started this effort by hiring workers who were displaced from their jobs and are returning home seeking employment.
We are very proud to say that we were able to maintain services to our patients throughout Hurricanes Katrina and Gustave. Our inpatients were evacuated and our staff followed them all the way through to their return to Elmwood
LINKS:
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Canon Hospice is the home for greater than 150 dedicated part and full time employees. Operating 24 hours a day, Canon provides the best hospice care for its patients. Each employee brings to Canon a dedication to service, working to make every moment meaningful for the terminally ill patient
Applicants with appropriate experience may schedule an appointment with our Human Resource representative for the positions available by calling 504-818-2723 ext 3004 or 3005 or email: jobs@canonhospice.com
CURRENT OPENINGS:
New Orleans:
-PRN: RN
-PRN: CNA
Baton Rouge:
-PRN: RN
-PRN: CNA
Northshore:
-PRN: RN for on-call
-PRN: LPN for on-call
Health Benefits included. Hospice experience a plus.
Please fax resume to 504-648-1806.Canon Hospice is an equal opportunity employer.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are part of the hospice team that offers supportive medical, emotional, spiritual and volunteer services to patients and families who are facing difficulties in the end of life.
Hospice volunteers are concerned individuals of all ages who willingly give of their time and talents to help hospice families in many ways. They come from all walks of life, bonded by the mutual desire to serve the community.
Volunteers receive a basic orientation to the Canon Hospice program during our training program. Here the perspective volunteer learns about the hospice program and the volunteer's role as part of the Canon Hospice Team.
When training is completed, volunteers may select an area of involvement in the program whether in direct patient contact or in one of mny other supporting postitions.
Working in the Home:
Working with the patient and family is one of the most personal ways a volunteer can become involved with the program. Visiting the home, the volunteer serves as a friend to provide support to the patient and family.
In the Office:
In the team and administrative offices, volunteers provide much needed clerical support in a variety of ways - answering the phone, working on the computer, helping with mailings, photocopying and so forth.
In the Bereavement Program:
Opportunities exist for volunteers to assist with support groups, to make follow-up calls to families and become involved with our Memorial Services.
There is a place for you as a hospice volunteer. The rewards of caring and sharing are beyond measure. Call today to learn more about your place on the hospice team. The hospice support system continues after the death of a loved one with bereavement counselors assuming the support role. With the help of volunteers, they maintain a contact with family members through telephone calls and support groups for up to 13 months after a patients death, if requested.
Ways to Volunteer
There are as many ways to volunteer as there are individual volunteers. Ask the Hospice Volunteer Department how you can best use your unique talents and abilities to help hospice patients and families. Here are just a few of the ways to volunteer:
-Run errands for a family
-Provide emotional support and friendship
-Give a caregiver some much needed rest
-Spend time holding a hand, talking, listening
-Visit patients at our inpatient setting or nursing facility
-Be a phone buddy for a patient who lives alone
-Assist with clerical work
-Provide office support for many departments
-Help with fundraisers, community activities and special events
-Attend health fairs to share information
Who Can Volunteer
Anyone with a caring heart and time to share can become a Canon Hospice volunteer. Our volunteers represent people from all walks of life with varied interests who tend to lend their experiences to help our organization and families we serve.
Volunteers are the heart of Canon Hospice. It is only through their efforts that we are able to fulfill our mission - providing exceptional care and support to all people touched by end-of-life issues.
Volunteers provide a wide range or services to patients and support to our organization. Each Canon Hospice volunteer is an essential part of caregiving and a value member of the hospice team.
BE A PART OF OUR TEAM
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer please contact one of the following people:
Jerry Pesses -Volunteer Coordinator
Canon Hospice - New Orleans/Mandeville
office.504-818-2723
fax.504-818-2706
cell.504-975-7878
Frank Johnson-Volunteer Coordinators
Canon Hospice - Baton Rouge
office.225-926-1404
fax.225-926-1403
cell:225-335-2121
Jan Goff BCC Volunteer Coordinator
Canon Hospice - Gulfport
office.228-575-6251
cell. 504-881-0540
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STAFF
shivaAKULA, MD M.P.H. - President
jamieAKULA, RN - CEO
sueMAY, CHPLN, CHA - Administrator-NO/NS
jackRULI, MD - Medical Director-NO/NS
alokGUPTA, MD - Medical Director-BR
jenniferBERGERON - Admissions Coordinator, Director of Marketing, and Administrative Assistant-NO
patriceDAVIS, RN BSN - Director of Field Nurses-NO
alanKELLEY, RN - Director of In-Patient Nurses-NO
lauraliMANERI, LPN - Education, Quality Assurance,Infection Control-NO
reginaMURRAY, MSW, GSW - Administrator-BR
aliceALDRIDGE, LPN CHPLN - Certified Hospice and palliative Licensed Nurse-NO
meganMcHAN - Community Liaison-NO
julieMARANGE - Community Liaison-NO
darnetteDANIELS-MILLER - Community Liaison-NO
ahsakiSCHARPON, RN, CHPN - Director of Nurses - BR
jerryPESSES, CPE - Director of Pastoral Care, Volunteer Coordinator-NO
frankJOHNSON, Volunteer Coordinator-BR
REVEREND janGOFF, BCC - Chaplain, Volunteer Coordinator, Bereavement-MS
REVEREND earlHODGES - Chaplain-NO
ursulaNEWELL-LEWIS, MSW GSW - Social Worker-NO
patMOODY - Akula Foundation Representative-NO/BR/MS
sueSEXTON - Human Resources Director-NO/BR/MS
loisHALL, MA - Medical Records-NO
annetteSTEWART, CMR CES - Medical Records, Census Director-NO
LaTashaBERRY - Office Manager - BR
nicoleSANDERS - Community Liaison - BR
louisLaVIE - Community Liaison - BR
kellyANDERSON - Community Liaison - NS
clintMcDONNELL, LPN - Community Liaison - MS
rachelSEIDMAN - Social Worker - NO/NS
teresaMILLER, RN - Administrator - MS
gailMOORE, RN, BSN, CHPN - Nurse Supervisor - MS
johnCALDERERA, RN - Director of Nurses - NS
donnaFRANSEN - Accounts Payable-NO
ashleighHOLLOWAY - Scheduling Manager-NO
cindyCYPRIAN - Billing-NO
donaldMANERI - Supply Manager-NO
lora michellPOUNDS - Office Manager-Northsore
rohithRACHAMALLA - Computer Sytems Analyst-NO
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CONTACT
Toll free: 1-866-504-5740
New Orleans Location
1221 S Clearview Pkwy 4th floor
Jefferson, LA 70121
office.504-818-2723
fax.504-818-2706
Mandeville Location
1011 N.Causeway Suite 26
Mandeville, LA 70471
office.985-626-3051
fax.985-626-3052
Baton Rouge Location
1761 Physicians Park
Suite B
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
office.225-926-1404
fax.225-926-1403
Mississippi Location
1520 Broad Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
office.228-575-6251
fax.228-575-8225
General Information: info@canonhospice.com
Administration: smay@canonhospice.com
Webmaster: jd@graphicnomads.com
Admissions: jbergeron@canonhospice.com
Accounts Payable: accounts@canonhospice.com
Volunteer Services: volunteer@canonhospice.com
Human Resource: jobs@canonhospice.com
Education: education@canonhospice.com
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CANON HOSPICE HEALTH HOUR
New Orleans + Gulfport
The Canon Hospice Health Hour began in March of 2006. In response to the thirst for good health information, The Akula Foundation and Canon Hospice have teamed their resources to provide this offering to the community. The show’s guest are members of the medical community (private physicians, and health related organizations). The Canon Hospice Health Hour airs each Saturday from 1pm – 2pm on WIST 690AM (formerly WTIX). In Gulfport, you can listen every second Wednesday on WTNI1640AM. If you would like to be a guest of know someone who would, please call (504) 818-2723 x3012.
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CANON HOSPICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SHOW
Baton Rouge
The Canon Hospice Community Health Show began in April, 2007. Canon Hospice and the Akula Founcation have teamed their resources to provide this informative health show to the community. The show airs on WJBO 1150 AM every Saturday from 7:30 - 8:30 AM.
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CAMP SWAN
Camp Swan is a three-day, two-night camp for children ages 7 -12 who have lost a parent, sibling, or other significant person in their life. The camp combines art, music, individual and group therapies so that the needs of each child can be addressed. Through these theraputic experiences the children learn how to have a proper outlet for their feelings of sadness.
The camp is held three times a year:
in Gulfport/Biloxi - March
in Baton Rouge - August
in New Orleans - November
If you know a child who may benefit from Camp Swan, or you would like to volunteer to be a counselor, please call (504) 818-2723 x3012.