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Forks Community Hospital

Palliative Care Program

Palliative care is designed to provide relief from the symptoms and stress of serious illnesses, regardless of the diagnosis or stage of the disease.
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About the Forks Community Hospital Palliative Care Program

The Forks Community Hospital Palliative Care Program is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and families on the West End who are facing serious, chronic, or life-limiting illnesses. Rooted in compassion and guided by each patient’s values, we provide person-centered care that helps patients live as fully and comfortably as possible—right here at home.

We recognize the challenges that are faced when attempting to access care, including limited access to specialty services and long travel times. Our team delivers expert, compassionate care directly to patients—whether in the hospital, at home, in the clinic, or through telehealth—ensuring comfort, continuity, and peace of mind.

How We Care for You

At Forks Community Hospital, we believe that care should reflect what matters most to each person. That is why we create individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs, preferences, and goals of every patient and family we serve.

Our approach centers on:

• Patient-Defined Goals of Care – We listen closely to understand what matters most to you—whether it’s managing pain, staying at home, remaining independent, or supporting your loved ones.
• Whole-Person Care – We address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs, recognizing that healing and comfort involve more than just medical treatment.
• Quality of Life – Whether you are living with a chronic illness or nearing the end of life, our focus is on enhancing your comfort, dignity, and daily well-being.

Every step of the way, we are here to support you with kindness, clarity, and respect.

Our Services

Our program provides a range of services to meet the needs of patients with complex medical conditions and their families:

Palliative Care
Specialized care focused on relieving symptoms, managing pain, and supporting emotional and spiritual well-being—available at any stage of illness, alongside curative treatments. This service is designed to ensure access to care for patients who are primarily homebound related to a functional decline as their disease process progresses or as they age. With this service, a nurse case manager will be your primary contact from your care team and will facilitate coordination of care based on your symptoms and needs as identified. This service is designed to provide increased care as needs increase.
Chronic Care Management
Ongoing support for individuals living with multiple chronic conditions, including care coordination, medication management, and education to reduce complications and hospitalizations. This care is provided by a nurse case manager from one of our three rural health clinics. A direct line to access a nurse case manager during business hours is provided for patients receiving Chronic Care Management. This allows for medication changes, triage, or outpatient orders for symptom management to be obtained if indicated.
Transitional Care Management
Support for patients moving from hospital to home, including follow-up visits, medication reconciliation, and care planning to promote a safe and smooth recovery. This service includes a follow-up appointment with one of our providers within 7-14 days of discharge. A nurse from the clinic will also reach out to the patient by phone within 2 days of discharge to discuss how things are going at home and offer any assistance they require, ensuring their discharge needs are met.
End-of-Life Care
Compassionate, dignity-centered care focused on comfort and family support when curative treatments are no longer desired. This service is tailored to the patient and family’s need. A plan is made with the patient and family to ensure that they have the durable medical equipment, care supplies, patient care education, and end-of-life medications the patient requires. This care is ultimately pieced together between a primary care team at Forks Community Hospital, Home Health Services, EMT support, and any caregivers who will be supporting the patient in home.

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Referrals & Getting Started

If you or someone you care about could benefit from palliative care or any of our support services, we invite you to complete a confidential referral form.

Completed forms can be sent directly and confidentially to the Rural Health Clinic Case Management Team at Forks Community Hospital.

A member of our team will review the referral and reach out to help you take the next steps.
You do not need to be a current hospital patient to refer or be referred—anyone can make a referral, including patients, family members, caregivers, or healthcare professionals.

Referral Form

Fax: 360-374-2598
Email: PalliativeReferrals@fch.onmicrosoft.com