activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Counseling and Support Services Grief and Bereavement Support ServicesOffers spiritual counseling, bereavement and grief counseling, and emotional support for patients and their families, including group and one-on-one sessions, and connects families with support groups and resources.
- In-Home Hospice and Palliative Care Hospice Care ServicesProvides professional palliative and hospice medical care in patients' homes, including skilled nursing, pain management, medical supplies and equipment, and continuous care during crises. This includes assessing pain during every visit and admitting patients within four hours of a physician order.
- Inpatient Hospice Care Hospice Care ServicesArranges inpatient care at its Las Vegas hospice facility or contracted care facilities when home care is insufficient, and provides respite care services for caregivers by placing patients in approved hospice facilities for short breaks.
- Therapeutic Services Home-Based Rehabilitation TherapyProvides various therapies including occupational therapy to improve daily living skills, physical therapy for movement control and pain management, speech therapy for communication and swallowing, and dietary counseling based on physician instructions.
- Transportation Assistance Non-Emergent Medical Appointment TransportationProvides transportation to physician's offices for patients needing appointment assistance.
- Veteran-Specific Hospice ServicesOffers family-based hospice services specifically for veterans with serious, life-limiting illnesses, including spiritual, grief, and bereavement counseling tailored to military experiences, and companionship through volunteers.
- Volunteer Support Services Volunteer Companion & Respite ServicesUtilizes volunteers to provide emotional support, companionship, social interaction, help with errands, caregiver relief, clerical assistance, and meals to patients and their families.
capacity building · 1
- Patient and Family Education Advance Care Planning AssistanceProvides education to physicians, caregivers, and family members of the terminally ill regarding hospice and palliative care, and offers hands-on guidance to families to help them understand their loved one's care.
strategies · 5
how they think
Theories of action extracted from this org's own source material. Click any to see the full field of orgs running the same approach.
- Education and Awareness Promotion education_and_awarenessThe organization actively promotes hospice care as the preferred option for end-of-life care and provides education to both the community and healthcare professionals on palliative medicine, pain, and symptom management. This includes supporting families through education during end-of-life care.
- Holistic and Integrated Care holistic hospice careThe organization provides comprehensive care that extends beyond medical treatment to include spiritual counseling, grief counseling, and volunteer support services. This approach involves a team-based collaboration with various healthcare professionals and aims to alleviate suffering by integrating multiple dimensions of care.
- Palliative Care Approach with Home-First Priority palliative care approachThe organization focuses on supportive symptom management, comfort, and guidance for patients and families, shifting from aggressive curative care. It prioritizes keeping patients at home during illness, arranging inpatient care only when home care is insufficient.
- Patient and Family-Centered Care patient-centered careThe organization prioritizes the patient's quality of life, dignity, and comfort, while also integrating family values and providing support to the family unit throughout the end-of-life journey. This approach includes supporting patient autonomy in medical decisions and providing guidance to families.
- Veteran-Centered Individualized Care veteran-centered careThe organization provides specialized care for veterans by training staff in military culture and traumas, and by designing individualized care programs that address their unique health, physical, and psychosocial needs based on their service history.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Continuous Care
Delivers around-the-clock nursing care at home during medical crises or acute symptom flare-ups.
General Inpatient Care
Offers short-term care in a specialized facility when symptoms cannot be managed at home, available in Las Vegas and other contracted locations.
Infinity Hospice Foundation
Nonprofit arm dedicated to educating physicians, caregivers, and families about hospice and palliative care.
Respite Care
Provides temporary relief for caregivers by arranging short-term inpatient care for the patient.
Routine Home Care
Provides all Medicare-covered hospice services in the patient’s home, including medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
We Honor Veterans
Specialized hospice care program for veterans, offering individualized support and partnerships with veteran organizations.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Coalition — Darren Bertram serves on their Governance Committee and previously served on their Quality and Standards Committee.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Partner — Member of the We Honor Veterans program, which is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.
- Nevada Palliative Care (NEVPC) Partner — Brian Bertram co-founded this nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, leadership, and consultation services to hospitals and healthcare providers throughout Nevada and Arizona.
- We Honor Veterans Partner — Proud member of the We Honor Veterans program.