Medical Equipment is Important for the Comfort of the Hospice Patient, Episode 168

Chris Magliocca of National HME knows providing medical equipment for hospice patients is all about service, empathy and quality of life.  Part of the service provided by hospice care is what’s called DME, Durable Medical Equipment.  DME includes items like wheelchairs, walkers, canes, oxygen, hospital beds, Hoyer lifts, bath equipment, and other pieces of equipment.  While DME is 10% of the internal cost of a hospice patient for the agency, it means so much more to the patient and caregiver. Patients at end of life have access to any or all of the equipment the agency covers, depending on what’s needed.  Medical equipment companies furnish that equipment so patients and caregivers have enhanced quality of life, stay safe, and are as mobile as possible.  Chris had his first experience with hospice when his grandfather was terminally ill. He was fascinated by the service and equipment.  After serving in the military, he started working with an HME company.  Chris has worked his way up through National HME, starting as a delivery technician. He now serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development.  Chris knows empathy training is critical to maintaining high quality care when providing equipment for seriously ill and dying patients.    If your hospice agency is interested in partnering with National HME, connect with them at nationalhme.com. Connect with National HME on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.     Book podcast host Helen Bauer to speak at your event or conference by sending an email to [email protected].  Follow The Heart of Hospice on Facebook,  Instagram, and LinkedIn.  Connect with The Heart of Hospice podcast on The Whole Care Network, along with a host of other caregiving podcasts by clicking here.  Find more podcast episodes from The Heart of Hospice at The Heart of Hospice Podcast (theheartofhospice.com)