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Santé specializes in a spectrum of care model that includes short-term nursing and rehabilitation, home health, palliative and hospice. Our library is a collection of stories, articles and information related to our core services and outpatient therapy programs –– all provided to help educate and spread awareness of the options available to you!

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The Process of Giving Informed Consent

June 25, 2019

Watching a loved one go through a challenging time in their lives is always emotional, but it can be even more so when you feel as though you’re out of control of the outcome of their decisions. Informed consent is a legal term that refers to the requirement of medical professionals to obtain consent from an individual and to ensure that the person fully understands the gravity of their decision. This could include gaining the patient’s consent before performing a specific medical procedure but can become more complicated when it is determined that an individual is no longer capable of personally making these decisions.

What Chronic Illnesses May Require Hospice Care?

June 18, 2019

The diagnosis of a chronic illness can be devastating to a family, bringing on stages of grief and unimaginable pain. Hospice care is a specialized type of treatment for patients that are entering the final stages of their life and is generally reserved for individuals with less than 6 months to live. With a hospice plan in place, patients are able to have more control over the way their final months of life are spent — often choosing to live at home to enjoy the time that they have left with friends and family.

Skilled Nursing

[NEWS] Santé Healthcare is Spearheading an Urban Native American Healthcare Initiative

June 14, 2019

Sante Healthcare of Scottsdale Arizona is spearheading an Urban Native American healthcare initiative in Maricopa County aimed at improving the quality of post-acute care for Native Americans. Many Native Americans in Maricopa County struggle to access the critical post-acute care they need. Santé’s healthcare initiative is an opportunity to close the healthcare gap in the Native American community in Maricopa County. The initiative will rely on collaborations and partnerships with healthcare providers and tribal community leaders to increase utilization and access to quality healthcare service. Santé’s commitment to the health and wellbeing of the urban Native American community starts with protecting and upholding the cultural and spiritual needs of the community while offering the care necessary for all post-acute needs.

What to Include in a Hospice Comfort Kit for Your Loved One

June 11, 2019

Letting your loved ones know that you are thinking about them and care about their needs doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive. Instead, you can create a thoughtful hospice care kit that includes some of the everyday conveniences and comforts that they may not have easy access to while in hospice care.

Healthy Tips

Thoughtful Gift ideas for Someone with Cancer

June 4, 2019

Finding that a friend or loved one has cancer can be a devastating diagnosis, and you may be struggling to find ways to show your care and concern during this difficult time. Traditional gifts that you would give to someone who is ill don’t seem to fit, but these thoughtful gifts are ideal for someone who has cancer.

5 Beneficial Activities for Dementia Patients

May 31, 2019

The most commonly known symptoms of dementia affect cognitive abilities and can lead to memory loss and confusion. The activities outlined below may help when caring for a loved one …

Healthy Tips

How to Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease

May 21, 2019

You may not have a say in the weather or the price of gas, but you do have the opportunity to lower your risk for heart disease. These small lifestyle changes can produce a big difference in outcomes, adding years to your life (and health to those years).

Skilled Nursing

When You Might Need a Medical Social Worker

May 14, 2019

When it comes to doctors and dentists, nearly everybody has one or knows when it’s time to get one. The criteria aren’t quite that clear, though, when it comes to medical social workers. What exactly do medical social workers do, and how do you know when you need medical social work services?

Hospice

What does a Hospice Chaplain do?

May 7, 2019

When a doctor recognizes that treatment should evolve into comfort and caring for a patient’s end of life, they will recommend hospice care. Your doctor and other caregivers are important members of your hospice care team.

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