Resident–Centered Services
People living at Our House require a broad-based care system, one that is tailored to each resident. The residents are at the center of developing their care plan to meet their own range of individual needs. This care system is generally divided into one of three categories: Palliative for those requiring end-of-life care; Maintenance for those who require 24-hour care and whose health is not fluctuating frequently; and Transitional for those whose health has improved to a point where a discharge plan is appropriate.
Regardless of the category of care a resident may need, many face severe challenges such as cancer, liver failure, mental illness, HIV-related dementia, and addiction. These challenges affect the ability of the resident to follow prescribed drug regimens and potentially compromise his or her health status. Challenges such as these may also affect a resident's quality of life and their ability to live in a group setting.
To foster the highest quality of life possible for each resident, Our House utilizes an interdisciplinary care system that is characterized by collaboration, consensus and shared case management. This system is guided by a professional team comprised of specialized nursing services, social work, and occupational therapy services.